$529,000

1501 Letitia St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,180 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
6,970sqft lot
—— car garage
$243/sqft
Listed 15 days ago

Property Description

Charming 3-bedroom main home + a bonus room, + a detached 571 sq/ft apartment (full kitchen, bath, living room & laundry) and a separate 571 sq ft workshop/garage, all tucked behind a white picket fence in the Garden District! *Seller is willing to remove the above-ground pool and sod the yard prior to closing at buyer’s request.* This precious cottage blends original character with thoughtful modern updates & has been completely renovated with a new roof, new windows & cosmetic updates. Original shiplap, antique glass doorknobs, and historic details are woven throughout. The kitchen features antique beams from an 1800s Kentucky home, reclaimed flooring from Hundred Oaks, custom cabinets to the ceiling, stone countertops, farmhouse sink, gas range, subway tile backsplash, island, & a shiplap-wrapped hood vent. The spacious laundry room offers black-and-white hexagon tile. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated. The guest bath includes mini hex tile, an antique vanity, and a subway-tiled shower to the ceiling. The primary suite features an extended sitting area, walk-in closet, wainscoting, clawfoot tub, large tiled shower, and double vanity. Living & dining areas are filled with natural light from a wall of windows. Enjoy the charming front porch with swing and brick pathway. The backyard is fully fenced and includes a 400 sq/ft covered patio with built-in seating, stained beadboard ceiling, and outdoor fireplace, + an elevated deck with awning, brick paver patio with pergola, and no history of flooding. The apartment features wood floors, built-ins, stainless steel appliances, charming 1940s details, excellent storage, and walk-in closets. Previously rented and used by LSU students.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 30, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 10:07PM
Listing Office:: Compass - Perkins : 225-769-1500
MLS ID:: 2026001860

General: Breakfast BarCeiling 9'+
Appliances: Gas CooktopDishwasherDisposalRange/OvenRange HoodStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: BrickCeramic TileWood
A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central
Fireplace: Outside1 FireplaceFireplace

General: LandscapedLightingGuest HouseStorage Shed/Bldg.
Style: Traditional
Parking: 1 Car ParkConcreteDrivewayParking spaces: 1

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Window Treatments
General: Vinyl SidingWood SidingFrame2Slab

HOA Amenities: Annually
Originating MLS: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®
School District: East Baton Rouge
County: East Baton Rouge

Zoning: WARD: 1-3SUBDIVISION: ZEELAND PLACELOT: 8BLOCK: 12.
Fencing: PartialWood

Utilities: Cable Connected
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of Compass - Perkins

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Location

Schools Nearby

Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts

2040 So Acadian Thwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Grades PK-5

0.55 miles away

McKinley Middle Magnet School

1550 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802

Grades 6-8

0.86 miles away

Baton Rouge Magnet High School

2825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

Grades 9-12

0.72 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.