Sold by Dustin
Sold by Dustin
Imagine pulling into the driveway of a home that finally gives your family room to breathe without stretching your budget. At 11940 Newsom Dr., homeownership feels possible again. Now offered at $205,000 after a $15,000 price improvement, this remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath Baton Rouge home is designed for the buyer who wants more than just a place to stay. You want a home where the kids can run through the backyard, the dog can finally have space to play, and family gatherings can move easily from the kitchen to the covered patio and large fenced yard. Inside, the updates are already waiting for you. Fresh paint, updated bathrooms, updated light fixtures, gray shaker kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove give the home a clean, move-in ready feel. You do not have to spend your first few months trying to make it livable. You can start enjoying it from day one. The backyard is where this home really starts to tell its story. There is space for birthday parties, crawfish boils, weekend grilling, a garden, pets, and those everyday moments that turn into memories. The unfinished garage/storage structure gives you even more possibilities. Picture a man cave, workshop, outdoor clubhouse, hobby space, hair studio, chicken coop, or extra storage for everything life brings with it. Buyer to verify intended use, permits, and zoning requirements. Located in the Brownfields area of Baton Rouge, this home keeps you close to Southern University, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Coca-Cola, local schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways. If you have been paying rent and wondering when it will finally make sense to buy, this could be the opportunity that gives you space, updates, and a yard of your own. Come see what affordable Baton Rouge homeownership can look like at 11940 Newsom Dr.
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