Southdowns, located between Highland Road and Perkins Road, is a residential and collegiate Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and oak-canopied streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Perkins Road Overpass corridor near Perkins Rd and Stanford Ave, where patios, small bars, and chef-driven kitchens line the sidewalk. The Chimes, The Bulldog, and Overpass Merchant serve as local pillars for food, drinks, and late-night conversation. Brick cottages and low-slung ranches sit on deep lots, with sidewalks that link to nearby parks and campus edges. A short drive leads to LSU’s museums and game-day energy, while the streets stay calm and shaded. Daily routines often orbit coffee runs, bike rides, and porch time under live oaks.
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Lot dimensions approximately 83 x 153 x 83 x 172
Approximately 0.3 acre
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Unimproved land intended for single-family use
Located in the University Acres subdivision
Directions: Highland Road to Nelson Drive
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Property type: Land (unimproved)
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Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
A1
Single Family Residential Disrtict
The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.
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Baton Rouge, LA • 70808
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $200,000 and $355,000.
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