Is a car needed in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say parking is easy

Does Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say there are community events

Is Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA quiet?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's quiet

What is the price history for 281 Howard St?

281 Howard St in Baton Rouge, LA last sold in March 2022.

Is Baton Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?

Baton Rouge is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Baton Rouge?

The median sale price in Baton Rouge is $260K. That is up $1K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood?

Residents describe the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge .

OFF MARKET

$13,000

Tax assessed value

281 Howard St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Old South Baton Rouge

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
334 Lorri Burgess Ave, Baton Rouge, LA	0.21	Lot/Land	-	09/23/25	-	-
545 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA	0.11	Lot/Land	-	04/03/26	-	-
W Roosevelt St, Baton Rouge, LA	0.82	Lot/Land	-	07/27/26	-	-
844 W Roosevelt St, Baton Rouge, LA	0.85	Lot/Land	-	05/15/26	-	-
262 E Grant St, Baton Rouge, LA	0.77	Lot/Land	-	06/18/26	-	-
N 13th St, Baton Rouge, LA	0.87	Lot/Land	-	03/17/26	-	-
Lot 2 Gracie St, Baton Rouge, LA	0.99	Lot/Land	-	11/26/25	-	-
1545 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA	0.96	Lot/Land	-	08/13/26	-	-
1535 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA	0.96	Lot/Land	-	08/13/26	-	-
637 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr, Baton Rouge, LA	0.70	Lot/Land	-	10/28/25	-	-

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1520 Napoleon St, Baker, LA 70802	0.03	$225,000	3	2	1,211	For Sale
145 Alice St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.11	$86,000	3	2	1,433	Off Market
505 Louise St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.08	$160,000	4	2	1,500	For Sale
314 Alice St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.15	$120,900	3	2	1,120	Off Market
545 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.11	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
647 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.14	$145,300	3	2	1,350	Off Market
598 Education St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.17	$56,400	1	1	782	Off Market
606 Education St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.17	$65,900	1	1	768	Off Market
2100 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810	0.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market
334 Lorri Burgess Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market
164 Ellwood St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.17	$196,200	3	2	1,785	Off Market
419 E Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	0.21	$85,600	2	1	1,200	Off Market

Homes for rent near 281 Howard St

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162 Chatsworth St,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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$1,300/mo
3 bd
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1124 Napoleon St #1124,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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$1,310/mo
1 bd
1 ba
552 sqft
102 River House Pl #1G,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
$900/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,150 sqft
2146 Alabama St,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
$1,035/mo
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990 sqft
915 S 12th St #A,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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$950/mo
1 bd
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650 sqft
1-625 Saint Joseph Ave #1,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
$1,200/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,400 sqft
470 W McKinley St,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
$695/mo
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1 ba
554 sqft
2227 Kentucky St,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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About this House

Perfect spot for an investor or builder to build!

281 Howard St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 is a lot/land in Old South Baton Rouge. It last sold for $13,000 on Mar 31, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 281 Howard St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 31, 2022 Source: ROAM MLS #2022001287	Sold	--
Feb 18, 2022 Source: ROAM MLS #2022001287	Pending	$15,000
Jan 28, 2022 Source: ROAM MLS #2022001287	PriceChange	$15,000 Price decreased by 25%
Jan 7, 2022 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$20,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$159	$13,000

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Market trends in Baton Rouge

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$260K

$1KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.2%MoM

Price per sq ft

$152

$2MoM

Available listings

1771

18MoM

Around this home

University Terrace Elementary School
4-5
Public
153 Students
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The grade four teacher take great interest in my son's performance and discipline. However, the curriculum requires an additional language.
Parent Review
9y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Old South Baton Rouge

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What Locals Say about Old South Baton Rouge

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.

82 % Say car is needed
76 % Say yards are well-kept
74 % Say it's dog friendly
73 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say parking is easy
61 % Say there's holiday spirit
57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
51 % Say kids play outside
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
46 % Say there's wildlife
39 % Say streets are well-lit
38 % Say people would walk alone at night
37 % Say there are community events
34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's quiet

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3y ago
"Stay away it’s not for families it’s a good starter but not long term and most of the houses are old and not maintained the only good thing is the interstate access"
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"This Historic District has well maintained homes and a real sense of community. There are quaint cafes and art galleries in the neighborhood. You can ride a bike to the farmers market or downtown restaurants ! "
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Vondathomas64
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7y ago
"I don't use public transportation because I have my own vehicle and I think the buses people use pass through often. "
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Honorenakiya
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7y ago
"We have house church community events for kids & adults. (Easter, Back to school & Christmas give aways & more. Awesome Front porch h concession stand on E. Washington St. plus we have a community home daycare. Good community. "
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Kiersten D.
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7y ago
"We have various events within the community catering to the array of residents here. There’s always something for everyone!"
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Tthyssen84
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8y ago
"I’ve lived here for 8 years. The culture, art movement, and closeness to the library, park, downtown, and interstate on ramps are convenient and perfect for my family. "
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Frequently asked questions about 281 Howard St

What is the price history for 281 Howard St?
281 Howard St in Baton Rouge, LA last sold in March 2022.
Is Baton Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?
Baton Rouge is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Baton Rouge?
The median sale price in Baton Rouge is $260K. That is up $1K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood?
Residents describe the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge.