208 Bellewood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
About This Home
Charming custom-built 1940s cottage on a rare double lot in the heart of Mid City! Ideally located near BREC parks, the new Rouse’s, OLOM, and some of Baton Rouge’s favorite dining destinations. This home blends vintage character with modern updates, including a beautifully renovated kitchen (2019) with textured concrete countertops, tiled backsplash, open shelving, a central island with bar seating, a wine rack, and lots of storage. The stainless Samsung appliances will remain with the home. Light-filled living and dining areas feature paneled wainscoting and new energy-efficient windows. Spacious bedrooms offer antique doorknobs and cedar-lined closets. HVAC compressor, condenser, and ductwork were replaced in 2021. Enjoy the huge fully fenced backyard with covered patio, carport, and extra parking—perfect for entertaining. The garage/workshop has a loft, electricity, and it is fully plumbed to offer great potential. This home is a true Mid City gem ready for its next owner! Schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Construction materials: Other,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Bedroom1
- Level: First
- Area: 180
Bedroom2
- Level: First
- Area: 165
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 112.8
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,982
- Total interior livable area: 1,712 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 255
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 218.5
Master Bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 221
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 00549304
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 4,356 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 68 x 48 x 92 x 100 x 118
Parking
- Parking features: Carport,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,557 | $18,684 |
| Home Insurance * | $303 | $3,636 |
| Property Taxes | $161 | $1,932 |
| Electricity | $147 | $1,773 |
| Total | $2,168 | $26,016 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Price change | $308,000 |
| 2025-12-19 | Price change | $313,000 |
| 2025-08-27 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2025-04-25 | Price change | $305,000 |
| 2025-02-05 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2024-11-08 | Listed for sale | $322,500 |
| 2024-10-15 | Listing removed | $322,500 |
| 2024-09-20 | Price change | $322,500 |
| 2024-07-22 | Price change | $329,000 |
| 2024-07-10 | Listed for sale | $335,000 |
| 2020-05-28 | Sold | -- |
| 2020-04-24 | Pending sale | $299,900 |
| 2020-04-08 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
| 2015-09-30 | Sold | -- |
| 2009-05-15 | Sold | -- |
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