$229,000

1842 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,411 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
4,792sqft lot
—— car garage
$162/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Live in Mid City, enjoy all the charm of the Garden District in this totally renovated 3 BR cottage. This home is zoned C-1 - could also be used as light commercial - a shop, retail, or office! The home features beautiful, original restored hardwood flooring and generous room sizes. The kitchen is remodelled with custom cabinetry, wood butcher block countertops, stainless gas range/oven and refrigerator, and a warm, stained bead board planked ceiling. The character continues, including the fireplace and built-ins of the dining area, open to the living room, lots of light and wonderful windows. Highly efficient mini-split HVAC units, plus central gas heat as an option. All three bedrooms are spacious, and the renovated bathroom boasts a luxurious walk-in shower, and beautiful tilework. The enclosed porch, used as a gameroom, is not included in the living area, but could easily be a spot to add a 2nd bathroom and to heat and cool, more possibilities! The rear screened porch is a great place to relax, overlooking a serene yard, a separate storage building, and off-street private parking. Don't miss this unique opportunity! Walk to fabulous mid-city shops, restaurants, City Park dog park, tennis courts, playground, golf course, B.R. Art Gallery, LSU lakes and more!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 8, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 4:08PM
Listing Office:: DiGiulio Properties, LLC : 225-768-0888
MLS ID:: 2026000478

General: Ceiling 9'+
Appliances: Gas Stove ConGas CooktopMicrowaveRange/OvenRefrigeratorGas Water HeaterStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher HookupInside
Flooring: Ceramic TileWood
A/C: Wall Unit(s)OtherCeiling Fan(s)
Heating: CentralGas HeatWall Furnace
Fireplace: 1 FireplaceFireplace

General: Storage Shed/Bldg.
Style: Cottage
Parking: 2 Cars ParkOff StreetParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Sm Window Trtmt.
General: Asbestos SidingFrame1Pillar/Post/Pier

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

Zoning: WARD: 1-1SUBDIVISION: ROSELAND TERRACELOT: 5BLOCK: 1.
Fencing: PrivacyWoodWrought Iron

Utilities: Cable Connected
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of DiGiulio Properties, LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

The Dufrocq School

330 S 19th St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

Grades PK-5

0.11 miles away

McKinley Middle Magnet School

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

Grades 6-8

0.76 miles away

Baton Rouge Magnet High School

2825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

Grades 9-12

0.61 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.