Location, updates, and peace of mind—this beautifully renovated home on Rodney Drive truly has it all! Tucked just one street off Kenilworth Parkway and ideally situated between Perkins Road and Highland Road in the sought-after 70808 zip code, this home is truly a rare find. It offers 4 bedrooms / 2 full baths PLUS an additional office that meets all the requirements to count as a **5th bedroom**. From the moment you pull up, you’ll be greeted by mature trees, a spacious front yard, and a long driveway leading to a rear-facing garage—offering both charm and functionality. Step inside to discover brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and a bright, expansive living and dining area with endless layout possibilities. The kitchen is a standout, blending luxury with modern upgrades including Quartz countertops, a stunning 5-burner range, a new dishwasher, a farmhouse-style sink, and stylish lighting—features that are hard to come by in this area. In addition to the four bedrooms and two full baths, there’s a bonus room that easily serves as a 5th bedroom, home office, or game room—whatever fits your needs. Walking out the backdoor there is a covered walkway leading you to the oversized garage. While in the garage be sure to notice the additional 20x18 workshop!! This addition could be used as a workshop OR converted into a separate apartment /IN-LAW SUITE! The possibilities with this home are truly endless. It is located in flood zone X and did NOT flood! Schedule your showing today.
For sale
Price cut: $4.9K (7/10)
$515,000
1078 Rodney Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4beds
2,736sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1961
0.43 Acres Lot
$504,600 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized garageRear-facing garageFarmhouse-style sinkBonus roomLong drivewayNew dishwasherQuartz countertops
- 129 days
- on Zillow |
- 257 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 02:34pm
Listed by:
Stephen Couvillion,
Keller Williams Realty-First Choice 225-744-0044
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025005996

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Garage Apartment, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath
- Level: First
- Area: 277.2
- Width: 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 166.8
- Dimensions: 12 x 13.9
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 163.2
- Width: 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity
- Level: First
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 63.19
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 207
- Dimensions: 9 x 23
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 874
- Dimensions: 38 x 23
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 220.82
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,609
- Total interior livable area: 2,736 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 4+ Cars Park, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 178 x 106
Details
- Parcel number: 00864889
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: None
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Greenback Forest
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,000
- Annual tax amount: $453
- Price range: $515K - $515K
- Date on market: 4/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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