5525 S Afton Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
About This Home
Outstanding investment opportunity in the established Melrose Place subdivision. This massive brick-accented single-family home boasts a generous 2,800 square feet of living space (over 3,100 total square feet) situated on a premium, oversized 0.4-acre lot. Featuring a highly functional 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom layout and central HVAC infrastructure, this property serves as a blank canvas ready for your customization and updates. The home needs a full renovation, including a new roof and comprehensive interior updates, making it a prime candidate for a custom makeover or a high-yield portfolio asset. Enjoy the space and freedom of a large yard with low annual association fees. Property is being sold strictly as-is. Bring your design ideas and unlock the immense equity potential of this sprawling residential property today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Average Condition
- Year built: 1985
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Brick Veneer
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,107
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14x14
Living Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20x16
Master Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16x14
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 00679585
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 0.40 Acres
- Features: 1 to 5 Acres,City Lot,Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 17468
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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- 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 | $1,061 | $12,732 |
| Home Insurance * | $206 | $2,472 |
| Property Taxes | $110 | $1,320 |
| Electricity | $211 | $2,540 |
| Total | $1,588 | $19,056 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $210,000 |
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $215,000 |
| 2025-11-01 | Listing removed | $250,000 |
| 2025-04-25 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2025-04-13 | Listed for sale | $269,000 |
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