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535 W McKinley St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802

3beds
2baths
1,586sqft
$218,000
$137price/sqft
$2,232/moest. monthly cost
$89,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Home near LSU. Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,586 sq ft of comfortable living space on a quiet street just minutes from LSU. With attractive curb appeal, mature landscaping, and a spacious, functioning layout, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and everyday living. Whether you are looking for your next primary residence, a game-day retreat, or an investment opportunity in one of Baton Rouge's most desirable locations, this home offers exceptional value and endless potential. It offers quick access to downtown Baton Rouge, shopping, restaurants, parks and major commuter routes. If this intrigues you, give me a call.

Getting Around

71
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
61
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.6 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Other,Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 170.98

Bedroom2

  • Level: First
  • Area: 183

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Family Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 272.5

Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Laminate,Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,646
  • Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 137.76

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 404.2

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Soaking Tub, Shower Combo

Master Bedroom

  • Features: En Suite Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: First
  • Area: 183.75

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 00876836
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Frontage length: 40

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,920 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 40 x 100

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: 1 Car Park,Off Street

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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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 $1,102$13,224
Home Insurance *$647$7,764
Property Taxes $336$4,032
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$2,232$26,784
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$76,525/yr
40% on housing$66,960/yr
45% on housing$59,520/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

$137This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70802$70
East Baton Rouge Parish$141

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70802$56
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-18Listed for sale$218,000
2001-07-03Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentRuba Thomas-Anderson
BrokerageRuba Thomas REALTOR

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