Proposed 2.8 Million SF Distribution Center at Cortana Mall
The January 18, 2021 issue covers eight commercial sales recorded across Baton Rouge the previous week, totaling $6.07M in disclosed volume. The headline deal: POP-BR LLC, a California-based investor, paid $2.43M ($998/SF) for the Popeyes on Florida Boulevard near McGehee Drive. Retail led the week with five of the eight sales, including a Dollar General on Government Street bought by real estate agent Lawrence Maestri, while two office/warehouse facilities and a set of industrial-zoned lots on North Street rounded out the week.
Commercial Sales Recorded Last Week 8 sales

10706 Florida Blvd
$2,433,835 $998 / SF
California-based investor purchases Popeyes on Florida Blvd near the McGeHee Dr intersection.
BuyerPOP-BR LLC

9150 Greenwell Springs Rd
$1,200,000 $19 / SF
Grabince Cabinetry & Granite owner purchase office/warehouse off Greenwell Springs Rd near the Joor Rd intersection.
BuyerGulf Coast International Investment LLC

5652 Government St
$875,000 $103 / SF
Real estate agent Lawrence Maestri purchases Dollar General on Government St near the Jefferson Hwy intersection.
BuyerHole in the Wall Holdings LLC

Florida St at N Acadian Thwy
$625,000 $58 / SF
Vacant retail building across from BR General Mid-City purchased by Collis Temple, III from Todd Graves and Robert Daigrepont, Jr.
BuyerBentbart II LLC

14831 Blackwater Rd
$375,000 $45 / SF
Pit Stop Auto Shop owners purchase Sonny's Auto Repairs in Central on the corner of Blackwater Rd and Dyer Rd.
BuyerOde Investment Properties LLC

5912 Main St
$250,000 $11.96 / Land SF
Car wash sells across the street from the Walmart in Zachary.
BuyerZachary's HBIC II LLC

3960 North St
$175,000 $19 / SF
Manuel Sheet Metal owner purchases office/warehouse facility from Airtrol Engineering Company.
BuyerManuel Properties LLC

555 Lofaso St
$140,000 $5.74 / Land SF
Metro Mechanical Inc president purchases industrial zoned lots on the corner of North St and Lofaso St from Airtrol Engineering Company.
BuyerW Investments LLC
Upcoming Planning Commission Cases 1 case
Distribution Center at Cortana Mall
Proposed to tear down old Cortana Mall structure and build a brand new 2.8 million square foot distribution center.
Commercial Permits Issued Last Week
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