225 AMHERST AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

$1,090,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
5,032  sqft
Built in 1953

COLLEGE TOWN Hideaway! Walk home from LSU games, stroll the lakes or bike to restaurants... or host a large crowd at home in this transformed 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath renovated to entertain with larger open spaces. Even the breakfast and dining tables have room to expand, not to mention the long kitchen island with knee space for stools. Spacious front and back porches with mosquito abatement system create the ambiance for outdoor sipping and the irrigated meticulously landscaped yard makes a wonderful first impression. The split floor plan gives the master suite privacy... and the ensuite bath features tub, shower and separate vanities and large closets. This traditional home with a modern twist in College Town features wood floors, reclaimed cypress doors and high ceilings throughout the main level. The kitchen is the heart of the house with custom cypress cabinets, granite counters and tile splash, ice maker, double oven, gas cooktop and 2 walk-in pantries. The large rec room is on the 2nd floor and caters to work outs or a second living room. Filled with natural light and many new windows, the views are amazing... overlooking a neighborhood park and the backyard with fountain area, fire pit, grilling area and terraced lawn. Plenty of parking, both covered and street.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic Access,Built-in Bookcases,Cable Ready,Ceiling 9'+,Ceiling Fans,Ceiling Vaulted,Computer Nook,Ice Maker,In Law Suite,Inside Laundry
Master Bedroom:
MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Fan
Master Bath:
MBA 2+ Closets,MBA Double Vanity,MBA Separate Shower,MBA Walk-In Closets
Kitchen:
Cooktop Gas,Counters Granite,Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Freezer,Island,Microwave,Pantry,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Wall Oven
Basement:
Piers Found
Flooring:
Cer/Porc Tile Floor,Wood Floor
A/C:
Central Air Cool
Heating:
Central Heat

Exterior

General:
Wood Siding, Generator: Whole House,Landscaped,Outside Light,Patio: Covered,Patio: Open,Porch,Sprinkler System
Style:
Traditional Style
Other Structures:
716

Construction

Roofing:
Architec. Shingle Roof
General:
Frame Const, 2

Location

HOA Amenities:
Subd Park,Subd Public Transit,Subd Shopping/Mall, 22x12.2
School District:
East Baton Rouge
County:
EAST BATON ROUGE

Lot

Driveway:
2 Cars Park,Carport Rear Park,Driveway,Off Street Parking
Zoning:
Res Single Family Zone, WARD 1-3, LOT:A-1, SQUARE:7, SUBDIV:COLLEGE TOWN. LOT A-1, SQ.7, RESUB. OF LOT A, SQ. 7, COLLEGE TOWN. RESUB. 2011.
Fencing:
Other Fence,Wood Fence

Utilities

Utilities:
ELEC: Entergy,GAS: Entergy
Water:
Public Sewer,Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer,Public Water

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Professional

About Baton Rouge, LA

Housing

Number of Units
172,781
Median Home Value
$224,977
Median Rent
$840

44.98% of housing units are renter occupied.

11.91% are vacant.

Commute

Car
80.83%
Public Transportation
1.34%
Walk to Work
2.42%
Work from Home
14.23%
Other
0.55%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
380,807
Median Age
35.90
Median Household Size
2.60

Education

High School
25.59%
Associate’s Degree
5.31%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.65%
Graduate Degree
15.36%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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