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Comp Sale YN: No

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-10-29

Back on Market Date: 2026-10-29

Delayed Marketing: No

Parish or County: East Baton Rouge

MLS Area Major: EBR MLS Area 50

Street Number: 704

Street Name: Lakeland

Street Suffix: Drive

City Limits YN: Yes

State: LA

Postal Code (Zip): 70802

Directions: Take I-10 west toward Baton Rouge and take exit 155B toward Downtown. Use the left lane to take the ramp to Convention Street/Downtown. Take exit 1D for North St. toward Capital Park, slight left onto North then turn right onto N.8th. Take a left onto Lakeland, 704 on the left. Louisiana State Capital is catty cornered to your left facing the street from the house.

Parcel Number: 3058573 01

Cross Street: Costello Lane

Current Price: $662,750

Original List Price: 662750

Status: Active

Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-28

List Price: $662,750

Listing Agreement: Exclusive Agency

Listing Service: Full Service

Occupant Type: Vacant

Common Interest: None

List Price/SqFt: 250

Bedrooms Total: 5

Bathrooms Total: 5

Bathrooms Full: 4

Bathrooms Half: 1

Living Area: 2651

Living Area Units: Square Feet

Living Area Source: Plans

Building Area Total: 3584

Non-Living Area: 933

Building Area Units: Square Feet

Building Area Source: Builder

Basement YN: No

Fireplace YN: Yes

Fireplaces Total: 1

Garage YN: No

Carport YN: Yes

Carport Spaces: 2

Parking Total: 2

Year Built: 2026

Approximate Age: < 1 Year

Year Built Source: Other

Year Built Details: The original home built in the 1940's on Capital Lake and then moved to Lakeland Street.

Property Attached YN: No

Home Warranty YN: Yes

Lot Size Acres: 0.26

Lot Size Square Feet: 11325.6

Lot Size Dimensions: 82 x 137.25

Pool Private YN: No

Land Lease YN: No

Waterfront YN: No

Sign On Property YN: Yes

Estimated Completion Date: 2027-04-30

Public Remarks: PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION DUPLEX — HISTORIC SPANISH TOWN! Rare opportunity to own a brand-new, customizable duplex in the heart of Historic Spanish Town in downtown Baton Rouge! Located at 704 Lakeland, this thoughtfully designed two-story property offers 2,651 square feet of combined living area, with two independent residences and a 466-square-foot carport. The upper residence features 1,511 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lower residence offers 1,140 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Architectural plans by Stephanie Potter Design are completed, construction permits have been obtained, and material budgets have been established. Buyers who contract before construction begins may select flooring, countertops, paint colors, and certain custom design features within the builder's established allowances. Perfect for an investor seeking two rental units, an owner-occupant interested in rental income, or multigenerational living. Offered as one complete property, including land and proposed construction, for $662,750. Plans and construction specifications available upon request. Construction has not commenced. Final selections, allowances, schedule, and construction terms subject to written agreement. Seller is Owner / Agent.

Special Listing Conditions Remarks: Please have buyer check the appropriate section on P.A. entitled Waiver of Warranty. Sellers elect to sell property with full Waiver of Warranty & Redhibition rights as Act of Sale per section LAC.C art.2520 and LAC.C art.2541.

Mineral Rights: Conveyed

Electric Provider: Entergy

Gas Provider: Delta Utilities

Water Provider: Baton Rouge Water Co

Subdivision Name: Old Spanish Town