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: $21K (7/10)
$289,000
4545 Orchid St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
2beds
1,961sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Undeniable curb appealInviting front porchMature treeOriginal wood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 12:12am
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: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $278,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,467
- Price range: $289K - $289K
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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