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4932 Alvin Dark Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70820

2beds
2baths
1,188sqft
$123,900
$104price/sqft
$972/moest. monthly cost
$38,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Check out this income-producing duplex just minutes from LSU! Opportunities like this do not come around often, especially in a location with consistent rental demand. This tenant-occupied duplex offers immediate cash flow from day one. This unit features well-maintained interiors with neutral paint tones that appeal to a wide range of tenants and help keep vacancies low. Even better, tenants pay all utilities, helping maximize your return while keeping operating costs simple. Located on the LSU bus route, this property sits in a high-demand rental corridor where student and long-term tenants alike continue to drive strong occupancy. A covered carport provides convenient parking, and with no HOA dues, ownership remains straightforward and investor-friendly. Whether you are looking to expand your portfolio, secure a reliable income property near LSU, or take advantage of the recent price adjustment, this is the kind of opportunity serious investors move quickly on.

Getting Around

47
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.7 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1977

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Cooktop,Microwave,Range/Oven

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 127.2

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 96.32

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,721
  • Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 78.4

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 220

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Shower Combo

Master Bedroom

  • Features: En Suite Bath
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 151.2

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 01804626
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,356 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 30 x 119 x 40 x 121

Parking

  • Parking features: Carport
  • 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
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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Tornado
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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 $626$7,512
Home Insurance *$134$1,608
Property Taxes $65$780
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$972$11,664
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$33,325/yr
40% on housing$29,160/yr
45% on housing$25,920/yr

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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

$104This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70820$121
East Baton Rouge Parish$141

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70820$159
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
2026-04-16Price change$129,900
2026-04-09Listed for sale$134,900
2024-06-14Listing removed--
2024-06-01Listed for rent$1,400
2022-02-03Listing removed--
2022-01-20Listed for rent$1,295
2020-12-03Listing removed$1,095
2020-11-09Listed for rent$1,095
2019-05-16Listing removed$1,095
2019-05-02Price change$1,095
2019-03-07Listed for rent$1,195
2018-04-04Listing removed$1,195
2018-03-03Price change$1,195
2018-01-25Listed for rent$1,295
2017-12-01Sold--
2017-10-18Listed for sale$64,900
2008-02-07Sold--
2007-12-03Price change$125,000
2007-11-12Listed for sale$128,900
1998-04-30Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentCheyenne Dennis
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty-First Choice

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