857 Geranium St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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OFF MARKET

$147,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,300 sqft

857 Geranium St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

South Campus
Est. Refi. Payment $933/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$148K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+14.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$20K (+15.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +119% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$148K
August 2026$148K
July 2026$149K
June 2026$146K
May 2026$136K
April 2026$129K
March 2026$129K
February 2026$130K
January 2026$132K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1310 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.26
Single-Family Home
-
12/22/25
3
1
1,244
864 Iris St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.16
Single-Family Home
-
04/24/26
2
1
864
1455 W Chimes St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.35
Single-Family Home
-
08/24/26
3
1
1,323
432 W Grant St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.42
Single-Family Home
-
03/05/26
3
1
941
839 W McKinley St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.35
Single-Family Home
-
05/01/26
2
1
888
994 W McKinley St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.37
Single-Family Home
-
09/12/25
3
2
1,072
1173 W McKinley St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.39
Single-Family Home
-
10/24/25
3
2
1,150
1475 W Roosevelt St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.42
Single-Family Home
-
08/18/26
3
2
1,350
474 W Grant St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.41
Single-Family Home
-
05/15/26
3
2
1,586
1425 W Chimes St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
10/14/25
3
2
1,411

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
865-871 Geranium St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.01
$290,600
8
-
2,874
Off Market
850 Geranium St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.02
$138,400
3
1
1,210
Off Market
3347 Nicholson Dr #B213, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.03
$224,600
2
2
969
Off Market
3347 Nicholson Dr #A312, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.04
$255,900
2
2
963
Off Market
3347 Nicholson Dr #A202, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.04
$214,000
2
2
941
Off Market
3390 Nicholson Dr #B203, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.06
-
3
3
1,887
Recently Sold
3390 Nicholson Dr #C302, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.06
$319,100
2
2
1,322
Off Market
3390 Nicholson Dr #C206, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.06
$193,100
1
1
798
Off Market
3390 Nicholson Dr #C209, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.06
-
1
1
798
Recently Sold
872 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.07
$127,500
3
2
1,395
For Sale
3390 Nicholson Dr #A100, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
0.06
-
1
1
763
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
1,300 sqft
$114/sqft

About this House

This charming 3BR/1B home is perfect for an owner/occupant or an investor. It has the perfect location within one block of the LSU campus. Walk to campus or sporting events plus it is close to dining, shopping and downtown. It has been freshly painted on the inside and you will love the warmth of the antique wood floors throughout the living areas and bedrooms. The Kitchen and Bath have been enhanced with new vinyl flooring, giving them a fresh, clean look. Other updates include New Kitchen cabinets and countertops, and several new windows. The Roof, which features durable Architectural shingles, was replaced just a few years ago in 2017. The screened front porch is an added bonus!! Don't miss this opportunity to own a home in a prime location close to LSU!
857 Geranium St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home in South Campus, built in 1957. It last sold for $128,500 on Nov 14, 2024 (5% below the $135,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2018 with an asking price of $1,050 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $147,900, with a rent estimate of $1,279/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Kelly O'Brien
RE/MAX Select
Bought with: Lou Salario, Century 21 Investment Realty
Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#2024017094

Home Details for 857 Geranium St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1300 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Stove Con, Range/OvenLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas Heat,Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas Heat
Gas & Electric
Gas: Entergy
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PorchFencing: Other, Partial, WoodFoundation: Pillar/Post/PierNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Attached GarageNo Open ParkingParking: Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, FrameNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $135,000Price Range: $128,500 - $135,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Baton RougeCommunity: University Park
School Information
Elementary School District: East Baton RougeJr High / Middle School District: East Baton RougeHigh School District: East Baton Rouge

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1408 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Private Financing Available

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2024017094

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 14, 2024
Source: ROAM MLS #2024017094
Sold
--
Nov 11, 2024
Source: ROAM MLS #2024017094
Pending
$135,000
Sep 8, 2024
Source: ROAM MLS #2024017094
Listed For Sale
$135,000
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Feb 27, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$950

Market trends in South Campus

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$186K
$7.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$126
$3MoM
Available listings
96
11MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

South Campus
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What Locals Say about South Campus

At least 55 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 37 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say kids play outside

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 24 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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    "Riverbend is a great neighborhood! The previous poster has posted this on everything in a 5mi area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Please pick somewhere else. This isn't a safe area for children. I've lived here for seven years and it's only getting worse. "
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  • Brandy
    "this is for college kids mostly not families. way too mant parties and whatnot. its close to lsu and the neighborhood is geared toward that "
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  • Kaitlin R.
    "College student area...but affordable housing for young families and close proximity to the university"
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  • Kayla W.
    "I like that people have dogs so when mine barks people aren’t so bothered but it isn’t ideal for off leash walking "
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  • Jason P.
    "Crime is getting much worse 2 murders My neighbor two doors down committed suicide The trash companies won’t pick up old furniture on the street And a side of a lot of theft and domestic violence "
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  • Brandy N. C.
    "college area. not a good area at all. apartments are crappy. people are iffy. i will be moving asap. wouldnt be here if i didnt have to be. loud and roudy and just not a good place"
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  • B. N. C.
    "its a college area - lsu is a party school and most of the people who live around here are college kids. its mainly apartments all around and they even advertise they are party central. not a place to really have a family. there are other parts of br for that"
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  • Alysha S.
    "I don’t care for the neighborhood. It’s right next to tiger land so there is always music and there are always ppl everywhere "
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  • Kasiesears
    "I am here for business. This is a temporary home for me. I live in the Brightside area and it’s not bad at all. Neighbors seem nice and the place is very dog friendly."
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  • Raseldu116
    "I lived here for 5 years and loved it! The neighbors are fantastic, the neighborhood is quite and there's no through traffic."
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Frequently asked questions about 857 Geranium St

  • What is 857 Geranium St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 857 Geranium St in Baton Rouge, LA is $147,900.
  • What is the price history for 857 Geranium St?
    857 Geranium St in Baton Rouge, LA last sold in November 2024.
  • Is Baton Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?
    Baton Rouge is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Baton Rouge?
    The median sale price in Baton Rouge is $186K. That is down $7.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 857 Geranium St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 857 Geranium St in Baton Rouge, LA has air conditioning.
  • Does 857 Geranium St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 857 Geranium St in Baton Rouge, LA has laundry facilities.

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