Incredible investment or development opportunity in East Baton Rouge Parish! This offering includes TWO contiguous vacant lots (Lots 27 & 28) in the University Place subdivision, totaling approximately 0.21 acres with nearly 65 feet of road frontage along Mergenzer Ave. The property offers convenient access to Southern University, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, major roadways, Downtown Baton Rouge, and surrounding communities. Public water, public sewer, electricity, and natural gas are available, providing added convenience for future development. The lots offer flexibility for a new build, land hold, or addition to your real estate portfolio at an affordable price point. With two adjoining lots, convenient access, and multiple possibilities for future use, this property is ready for its next owner. Contact us today for additional property details and explore the possibilities this land opportunity has to offer!
Vacant landProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$3Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michelle Knobloch• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Scotlandville, located between the Mississippi River levee and Southern University’s campus, is a historic and residential Baton Rouge neighborhood with a riverfront edge and a strong collegiate backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Scenic Highway near Harding Boulevard, where corner markets, barbershops, and casual eateries sit beside long views of the river corridor. Southern University and A&M College anchors daily rhythms with its stadium lights, band culture, and campus greens. The Southern University Museum and the Southern University Laboratory School add a civic, educational presence. Housing reads as a mix of mid-century ranch homes, older cottages, and newer infill along broad, tree-lined streets. Parks and the levee path shape an outdoors-forward routine tied to the water and open sky.
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Corner lot
Lot dimensions approximately 64' x 161' x 58' x 137'
Home design
Unimproved land (vacant lot)
Located in the University Place subdivision
Address on Merganzer Avenue at the corner of Mills and Merganzer
Construction
0.2 acre lot
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Electricity available
Natural gas available
Public water available
Public sewer available
Sale and tax history for TBD Merganzer Ave
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Event
Price
GBRMLS #2026017871
Sep 30, 2026
Listed
$30,000
AcadianaMLS #BR2026017871
Sep 30, 2026
Listed
$30,000
Incredible investment or development opportunity in East Baton Rouge Parish! This offering includes TWO contiguous vacant lots (Lots 27 & 28) in the University Place subdivision, totaling approximately 0.21 acres with nearly 65 feet of road frontage along Mergenzer Ave. The property offers convenient access to Southern University, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, major roadways, Downtown Baton Rouge, and surrounding communities. Public water, public sewer, electricity, and natural gas are available, providing added convenience for future development. The lots offer flexibility for a new build, land hold, or addition to your real estate portfolio at an affordable price point. With two adjoining lots, convenient access, and multiple possibilities for future use, this property is ready for its next owner. Contact us today for additional property details and explore the possibilities this land opportunity has to offer!
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Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 2026.
A3.1
AIRPORT HORIZONTAL ZONE
Limited Residential District
The purpose of A3.1 is to permit medium density multi-family residential development and institutional uses of a residential character with a maximum of 11.5 units per acre.
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Redfin Estimate for TBD Merganzer Ave
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $27,000 and $105,000.
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