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5525 S Afton Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

4beds
3baths
2,800sqft
$210,000
$75price/sqft
$1,588/moest. monthly cost
$63,520/yrincome needed

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

48
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
45
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Melrose Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.5 mi
2/10
Capitol Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.6 mi
2/10
Tara High SchoolGrades 9-123.0 mi

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
    TornadoVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Hail
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,061$12,732
Home Insurance *$206$2,472
Property Taxes $110$1,320
Electricity $211$2,540
Total$1,588$19,056
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$54,445/yr
40% on housing$47,640/yr
45% on housing$42,346/yr

Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 151,075Commercial: 10,572
Total Premiums$518.28M
Total Exposure$41.71B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.8%
11.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$75This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70806$170
East Baton Rouge Parish$141

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70806$202
East Baton Rouge Parish$153

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-30Price change$210,000
2026-07-08Listed for sale$215,000
2025-11-01Listing removed$250,000
2025-04-25Price change$250,000
2025-04-13Listed for sale$269,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJared English
BrokerageCongress Realty, Inc.

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