Family owned since 1942, this property was once vacant farmland that has been left unattended since 2006. The property is not within the Zachary city limits and follows East Baton Rouge Zoning restrictions for Rural properties. It falls under Metro Council District 1's jurisdiction, is in Zachary's school district.
Vacant landProperty Type
59 acresLot Size
$6,864Price/Acres
Listed by Toni Hayes• Coldwell Banker ONE
Listed by David Palmer• Coldwell Banker Commercial One
Northwest Baton Rouge, located between the Mississippi River and Scenic Highway, is a residential and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with riverfront levees and rail-lined corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Scenic Highway and Choctaw Drive, where truck traffic, corner markets, and long-view river infrastructure set a working-waterfront tone. Mid-century ranch homes and modest cottages sit alongside warehouses and port-related facilities, creating a streetscape of big skies and broad rights-of-way. The Mississippi River levee path frames daily routines with open horizons and barge traffic. Community touchstones include the Baton Rouge Zoo, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum downtown, and the River Center complex for concerts and events. Green space and recreation cluster at nearby parks and along the riverfront.
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Property details
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Wooded lot
Lot dimensions approximately 166 x 663 x 1333 x 975
Home design
Vacant land for potential multi-family use
Property type: Land
Construction
No structures listed (vacant land)
Utilities
No water source on site
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Other
Located in a rural tract (no subdivision)
Directions: Take Plank Rd, turn west on Lower Zachary Rd; property is on the right
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Last updated by owner on Dec 11, 2024.
R
Rural District
The purpose of R is to permit agricultural uses and low-density residential development. If an area is designated Agricultural/Rural on the Comprehensive Plan and is zoned R, all lots in a development shall be a minimum of one acre, If the area is designated as any other use on the Future Land Use Map, the maximum allowed shall be 4.1 single-family units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low-density residential development may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 108° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Zachary, LA • 70791
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Zachary. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 7979 Lower Zachary Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $229,990 and $785,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $230K to $785K.