PERFECT FAMILY HOME WITH UPDATES GALORE! This stunning 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,569 SF home is where historic charm and modern updates come together beautifully. DOUBLE LOT, NEW ROOF, fresh interior and exterior paint, new landscaping, UPDATED KITCHEN with soapstone counters, cast-iron farm sink, ice maker, and new appliances. PRIMARY SUITE with spa-like bath, walk-in shower, heated floors, and storage galore. The gracious foyer flows into a living room with gas fireplace, formal dining, and a sun-filled flex space. Two main floor bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath, plus a powder room for guests. Upstairs you'll find a HUGE loft, perfect for teen hangout, man-cave, or the ultimate flex space, plus two additional bedrooms and a NEWLY DESIGNED BATH. The FULLY FENCED YARD is shaded by a magnificent oak with room for a pool, electric gate, and tankless water heater. Walkability is unmatched. Stroll to restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Minutes from SJA, CHS, BRH, UHS, and LSU. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Garden District history at an exceptional value!
Pending
Price cut: $40K (3/6)
$749,000
2221 Olive St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
5beds
3,569sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1938
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Room for a poolGracious foyerNew landscapingFully fenced yardSun-filled flex spacePowder room for guestsElectric gate
- 218 days |
- 379 |
- 23 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Miriam del Rio,
Del Rio Real Estate, Inc. 225-218-0888
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025018611
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sitting Room, Sunroom, Utility Room, Den
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, 2 Closets or More, Ceiling 9ft Plus, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs, Dressing Room
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 104.06
- Width: 12.1
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 119.18
- Width: 10.1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Multi Head Shower, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Water Closet
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Cabinets Custom Built
- Level: First
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 22 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Ice Maker, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Freezer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling 9'+
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,182
- Total interior livable area: 3,569 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Cars Park, Garage Faces Rear, Off Street, On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Full
- Frontage length: 120
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 120 x 125
- Features: Oversized Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 00173134
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Acadian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Historical,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Delta Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Drehr Place
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $597,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,534
- Price range: $749K - $749K
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,000$1/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Listing removed | $5,000$1/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Pending sale | $749,000$210/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Contingent | $749,000$210/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $749,000-5.1%$210/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,000$1/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Price change | $789,000-1.3%$221/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $799,000-2.5%$224/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $819,900-1.1%$230/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $829,000-1.2%$232/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $839,000+47.2%$235/sqft |
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| 4/19/2019 | Sold | -- |
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| 1/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $569,900$160/sqft |
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| 12/13/2018 | Listing removed | $569,900$160/sqft |
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| 9/13/2018 | Price change | $569,900-3.2%$160/sqft |
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| 5/5/2018 | Price change | $589,000-2.6%$165/sqft |
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| 4/10/2018 | Price change | $605,000-2.3%$170/sqft |
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| 2/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $619,000+3.3%$173/sqft |
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| 10/28/2017 | Listing removed | $599,000$168/sqft |
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| 7/31/2017 | Price change | $599,000-4.9%$168/sqft |
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| 5/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $630,000$177/sqft |
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| 12/5/2013 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,534 +5.3% | $59,700 |
| 2024 | $6,203 -3% | $59,700 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $6,397 -0.2% | $53,700 |
| 2022 | $6,412 +2.3% | $53,700 |
| 2021 | $6,265 +0.2% | $53,700 |
| 2020 | $6,253 +1.5% | $53,700 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $6,159 +1.3% | $50,850 |
| 2018 | $6,082 | $50,850 |
| 2017 | $6,082 +15.2% | $50,850 |
| 2016 | $5,282 +2.5% | $50,850 |
| 2015 | $5,154 +0.3% | $50,850 |
| 2014 | $5,140 | $50,850 +126% |
| 2013 | $5,140 +96.4% | $22,500 |
| 2012 | $2,617 +16.5% | $22,500 +7.1% |
| 2011 | $2,245 | $21,000 |
| 2010 | $2,245 +45.4% | $21,000 |
| 2009 | $1,544 -0.6% | $21,000 |
| 2008 | $1,553 +10.6% | $21,000 +7.7% |
| 2007 | $1,404 +0.9% | $19,500 |
| 2006 | $1,392 +1% | $19,500 |
| 2005 | $1,379 +3.6% | $19,500 |
| 2004 | $1,331 +19.2% | $19,500 +13.4% |
| 2003 | $1,117 0% | $17,200 |
| 2002 | $1,117 | $17,200 |
| 2001 | $1,117 +10.2% | $17,200 |
| 2000 | $1,013 | $17,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Mid City
Nearby schools
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- 4/10The Dufrocq SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Westdale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10Mckinley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- District: East Baton Rouge
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