DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! REDUCED AGAIN & PRICED TO SELL at $137 square foot and offers additional 824 square feet not included in living area! Calling all investors and fearless renovators! Welcome to your next renovation adventure in the heart of Southdowns! This is a true fixer-upper with fabulous potential, sitting on an oversized 77x180 lot with mature tree and undeniable curb appeal. 1,961 sq ft living space,420 sq ft upstairs bed/bath (not included living area due to low ceilings), 404 sq ft separate apartment (not included in living area). Seller occupied over 40 yrs, lived in as 3BR/2BA. Original wood floors, multiple living areas, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, and inviting front porch. Apartment offers rental, guest, or office potential. This home is ready for a new owner to renovate and make it their own. Sold as-is—seller to make no repairs. Price reflects condition! Bring your best reasonable offer!
For sale
Price cut: $20K (8/21)
$269,000
4545 Orchid St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
2beds
1,961sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Undeniable curb appealInviting front porchMature treeOriginal wood floors
- 78 days
- on Zillow |
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- 40 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 06:33pm
Listed by:
Jessica Antilley,
Compass - Perkins 225-769-1500
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025006890

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath
- Level: First
- Area: 237.8
- Width: 14.5
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 160.8
- Dimensions: 12 x 13.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 176.88
- Width: 13.2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Combo
- Level: First
- Area: 66.36
- Width: 7.9
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 55.8
- Width: 9
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 181.25
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 275.6
- Length: 13
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 124.03
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Range/Oven, Range Hood
Features
- Built-in Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,381
- Total interior livable area: 1,961 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 77 x 180
Details
- Parcel number: 00641502
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Entergy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southdowns
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $278,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,467
- Price range: $269K - $269K
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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