$819,900

2221 Olive St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

5 beds |
4 baths |
3,569 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1938
9,583sqft lot
—— car garage
$230/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Calling all Garden District Enthusiasts! Nestled on a coveted DOUBLE LOT in the heart of the Garden District, this timeless home blends historic charm w/ modern comfort. This home site is recognized on the National Register of HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department Interiors! Freshly painted inside & out and newly landscaped, it offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths & 3,569 living SF. Floorplan is ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Gracious foyer opens to large living room w/ gas fireplace & formal dining. Beyond, sunlight fills an inviting space perfect as an office sunroom, playroom, or hangout. Updated kitchen features soapstone countertops, cast-iron farm sink, bar sink, ice maker, new appliances & custom cabinetry. Downstairs bedrooms w/ plantation shutters share a Jack & Jill bath plus half bath for guests. Primary suite feels like a private retreat w/ spa-like bath, large walk-in shower, heated floors & generous closet. Upstairs you’ll find a loft area, 2 additional bedrooms & a newly designed bath w/ custom shower. Fully fenced yard shaded by a beautiful oak tree offers room for a pool, an electric gate, tankless water heater & NEW ROOF. This home has been thoughtfully updated in all the right places while keeping the character of its historic charm intact in one of Baton Rouge’s most beloved neighborhoods. Enjoy the best of location & lifestyle, walk or bike to nearby restaurants, coffee shops & parks. Minutes from SJA, CHS, BRH, U-High & LSU, this home truly captures the heart of the Garden District where timeless character meets modern comfort.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 7, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners : 225-768-1800
MLS ID:: 2025018611

General: Built-in FeaturesCeiling 9'+
Appliances: Ice MakerGas CooktopDishwasherFreezerIce MachineMicrowaveRange/OvenRefrigeratorRange HoodStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher HookupWasher/Dryer Hookups
Flooring: Ceramic TileWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central
Fireplace: DecorativeFireplace

General: Landscaped
Style: Acadian
Parking: 2 Cars ParkGarage Faces RearOff StreetOn StreetParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Sm Window Trtmt.
General: Wood 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: DREHR PLACELOT: 17 +BLOCK: 9. LOT 17.LOT 18.
Fencing: Full

Utilities: Cable Connected
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

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Location

Schools Nearby

The Dufrocq School

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

Grades PK-5

0.42 miles away

McKinley Middle Magnet School

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

Grades 6-8

0.74 miles away

Baton Rouge Magnet High School

2825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

Grades 9-12

0.49 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.