741 Franklin St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
About This Home
Welcome to this charming 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Cottage in highly sought-after Capital Heights! The beautifully updated kitchen features Quartz and Butcher Block countertops, a subway tile backsplash, oversized sink, stainless steel appliances, and newer flooring. Original hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the living room, dining area, and bedrooms. The updated bathroom offers stylish hex tile flooring, a custom subway tile tub surround, and coordinating wainscoting. Enjoy relaxing mornings and evenings on the inviting front porch beneath a large shade tree. The raised rear deck, with a partially covered area, provides another great space for outdoor entertaining or unwinding. Two newly built custom storage buildings offer plenty of additional storage, and a new roof was installed in 2022. Located within walking or biking distance of popular shops, restaurants, and grocery stores, with convenient access to LSU, the hospital district, the Main Library, and downtown Baton Rouge. This Capital Heights gem is full of charm, updates, and an unbeatable location! Also located in Flood Zone X
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 1969
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Oven,Range,Refrigerator
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.5
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air,1 Unit
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,294
- Total interior livable area: 1,124 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
Living Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.5
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 00713155
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Wood,Porch
- Exterior features: Fence,Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 7,405 sqft
- Features: City Lot,Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 120
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: 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
- 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 | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $310 | $3,720 |
| Property Taxes | $165 | $1,980 |
| Electricity | $147 | $1,773 |
| Total | $2,214 | $26,568 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Price change | $311,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 2024-04-26 | Sold | -- |
| 2024-03-29 | Pending sale | $299,000 |
| 2024-03-15 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2024-03-01 | Listed for sale | $305,000 |
| 2023-09-28 | Sold | -- |
| 2023-09-08 | Pending sale | $285,000 |
| 2023-09-05 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
| 2017-03-09 | Sold | -- |
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