City of Central purchases 356 acres
The January 20, 2025 issue covers eight commercial sales recorded across Baton Rouge and Ascension the previous week, totaling $9.78M in disclosed volume. The headline deal: Central City Of, the City of Central, paid $5.7M ($0.37/Land SF) for 356+ acres of land between Wax Road and Hooper Road. Retail led the week with three of the eight sales, including the b1BANK property on Coursey Boulevard for $1.6M, while Red Ball Oxygen Co Inc bought an industrial property on Terminal Court in Geismar for $1.85M.
8Commercial sales recorded
$9.78MDisclosed volume (6 of 8 sales)
$5.7MLargest sale · 356.3 acres Wax Rd
3Retail sales, the most active type
Commercial Sales Recorded Last Week 8 sales
356.3 acres Wax Rd
$5,700,000 $0.37 / Land SF
The City of Central, presumably for the planned Mainstreet 2030 project, purchases 356+ acres of land located between Wax Road and Hooper Road.
BuyerCentral City Of
34411 Terminal Ct
$1,850,000 $148.91 / SF
Red Ball Oxygen Co. Inc, acquires an industrial property on Terminal Court.
BuyerRed Ball Oxygen Co Inc
11307 Coursey Blvd
$1,600,000 $142.01 / SF
The b1BANK property changes hands on Coursey Boulevard.
Buyer11307 Coursey LLC
17639 Old Jefferson Hwy
$300,000 $187.50 / SF
A dwelling turned office property sitting on an 0.9 acre parcel of land sells next to Our Lady of Lourdes Physicians Group in Prairieville.
BuyerGeorge, Sherrie
914, 918 N Burnside Ave
$167,000 $115.41 / SF
A retail property changes hands at the corner of North Burnside Avenue and East New River Road
BuyerRiverside Barbershop LLC
Lot 2-A-1 North St
$165,000 $4.73 / Land SF
Miller & Miller Investments purchases an 0.8 acre parcel of land at the corner of North Street and Kernan Avenue.
BuyerMiller & Miller Investments
2775 N Flannery Rd
Price withheld
Ducote Jax Holdings acquires an industrial property on North Flannery Road.
BuyerDucote Jax Holdings LLC
5707 Hollywood Crossover St
Price withheld
A retail strip center property sells on Hollywood Crossover Street.
BuyerMacMorran Bruce D
Commercial Permits Issued Last Week 47 permits
| Address | Type | Value | Description | Owner / Applicant / Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16550 COMMERCIAL AVE | Remodel Permit | $980,254 | Installation of standard pallet rack in existing building | O —A Jimmy MarshC FRAZIER INDUSTRIAL COMPANY |
| 10000 PERKINS ROWE | Remodel Permit | $950,000 | (Expedited) New tenant improvement project in a single story building. This is upfitting an existing tenant space into a hair salon with individual suites. | O Eddie JeansonneA Nick DeckerC Reliant Construction, Development and Management LLC – Ann Elizabeth Foley |
| 17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR | Remodel Permit | $600,000 | (EXPEDITED) Project consist of 3 phases and will be licensed with OSFM & LDH and permitted separately. This phase 1 interior renovation consist of 2,873 SF to expand the existing emergency department. | O —A Corey RaberC MAPP, LLC – JAMES HOOVER |
| 737 EAST BLVD | Remodel Permit | $133,326 | (EXPEDITED) Interior renovation of a 1st floor kitchen and restroom of existing building | O Marcus LedouxA Scott BourgeoisC ACI FACILITY SUPPORT, LLC – Scott Bourgeois |
| 9700 SCENIC HWY | Remodel Permit | $100,000 | (EXPEDITED) Repair the damage to the Church Sanctuary cased by a car that struck the building and caused damage to the exterior block wall going and coming out, 4 windows, and interior damage to the pews, carpet, and ceiling. Some smoke and water damage because the car caught on fire put out by sprinkler system. NO Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC. | O —A Morgan M. WatsonC THE LUSTER GROUP, LLC – Floyd Luster Jr. |
| 9316 BURBANK DR | Mechanical Permit | $97,805 | Replacement of (2) 15-Ton and (1) 7.5-Ton HVAC Rooftop Units. Like for Like Change-Out. | O —A —C N/A |
| 151 3RD ST | Complete Interior Permit | $80,000 | (EXPEDITED) Renovation of bar/restaurant. Adding a new bar and demising wall only. | O Chad HughesA Sean JohnsonC MTS Home Solutions LLC – Matthew Thomas Teekel Sr. |
| 7711 STE A-B PERKINS RD | Remodel Permit | $65,000 | (EXPEDITED) Turn an previous Hair Business into a a Nails Salon | O —A ELvin DoC Elvin Trung Do – Elvin Trung Do |
| 1815 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD | Mechanical Permit | $51,736 | Replacement of (1) 3.5-Ton, (1) 4-Ton & (1) 5-Ton HVAC Rooftop Units. Like for Like Change-Out. | O —A Paul RhodesC Lane-Valente Industries, Inc. |
| 7317 HANKS DR | New Building Permit | $42,000 | Placement of 1,536 sq. ft. modular building for sunday school classes at existing church. | O —A Curtis ShepherdC Design/Build Associates, Inc. |
| 103 FRANCE ST | Sign Permit | $20,000 | Sign | O —A Dee-dee OckmanC TTA Services LLC dba Thunderbolt Signs – Gene Bagot |
| 2978 BOCAGE LAKE CT | Electrical Permit | $7,500 | This is to add a new service point for the new street lighting on I-10 from the I-12/I-10 split to College Dr. | O —A William DavisC JACK B. HARPER ELECTRICAL, L.L.C. |
| 3139 ADDISON ST | Remodel Permit | $7,500 | Mold remediation in Apt. 1 of 490 sq. ft. Scope of work is to remove and replace ceiling drywall throughout apartment. (No electrical, mechanical or plumbing changes) | O —A Peter MarchiafavaC N/A |
| 5201 NICHOLSON DRIVE | Sign Permit | $6,200 | Sign- wall | O Valeria MartinezA Amanda KishbaughC PRO SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC |
| 1230 STE B O'NEAL LN | Sign Permit | $4,570 | Sign | O —A Huy TranC N/A |
| 4238 FLORIDA BLVD | Change in Occupancy Classification | $4,000 | Event Hall. No alcohol. For children only. | O raneisha simsA raneisha simsC N/A |
| 707 MOORE ST | Small Lot Grading Permit | $2,500 | X- Flood Zone Property-Filling low spots where water is ponding on property, after demolition of structure and removal of concrete slabs. | O —A Jeffery MelanconC N/A |
| 309 S FOSTER DR | Electrical Permit | $2,000 | COX COMMUNICATIONS UPS POWER SUPPLY CABINET LOCATED IN THE R.O.W. | O —A Clayton McMullanC GRIDSOURCE INCORPORATED, LLC |
| 4961 GUS YOUNG AVE, STE B2 | Electrical Permit | $1,200 | Replace a meter panel! | O —A —C N/A |
| 3044 MONTERREY DR | Electrical Permit | $400 | Replace the electrical box on an existing sign. | O —A Maria BatesC MARCUS J. HALL |
| 921 RIDGEPOINT CT | Gas Test Permit | $300 | Locate and repair gas leak because meter was taken | O —A Melvin Lee EtueC N/A |
| 8225 FLORIDA BLVD | Gas Test Permit | $165 | Gas Test | O —A jennifer DeJohnC LOUIS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. |
| 10525 S MALL DR | Gas Test Permit | $100 | Card Store Our licensed plumber is Charlie Rick. Charlie Rick Enterprise LLC | O —A Kunal AggarwalC Charlie Rick Enterprises LLC – Wayne Jeffrey Erdman |
| 3348 STE 3C DRUSILLA LN | Occupancy | N/A | we will be installing car window tint and light detailing. 3C | O —A Damien bowlingC N/A |
| 623 E BOYD DR | Occupancy | N/A | Our tenant has moved out and we are need a clean & show permit to show the space to prospective tenants. | O —A Damon LevyC N/A |
| 7330 CORPORATE BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | Small 650sq building two rooms. | O Gina WilliamsA Gina WilliamsC N/A |
| 2321 DRUSILLA LN | Occupancy | N/A | general office use for McIntosh Properties, LLC | O —A Michael McIntoshC N/A |
| 5421 LANDIS DR | Gas Test Permit | N/A | 2 story house | O —A Ira MackieC N/A |
| 7510 HIGHLAND RD | Occupancy | N/A | This building will be used for classrooms and for school office space | O —A Molly WhittC N/A |
| 3101 GOVERNMENT ST | Occupancy | N/A | Clean and show | O —A Brittany LeblancC N/A |
| 1709 PLANK RD | Occupancy | N/A | Clothing Store | O —A Katrina ScottC N/A |
| 10235 JEFFERSON HWY | Occupancy | N/A | Small commercial office. | O —A Brittney PinoC N/A |
| 12330 STE 6 FLORIDA BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | mattress store | O —A Darren GinesC N/A |
| 4005 NICHOLSON DR | Occupancy | N/A | Coffee shop and cafe. | O —A Victoria ArroyoC N/A |
| 3535 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | OFFICE FOR A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY- NO EQUIPMENT TO BE STORED, OFFICE SPACE ONLY. EQUIPMENT TO BE USED COMPUTER AND PRINTER ONLY. | O —A LUZ ESPINOSAC N/A |
| 3185 BALIS DR | Occupancy | N/A | Plumbing Service Company Warehouse and Office. Suite 117 | O —A Danette DupontC N/A |
| 8248 AIRLINE HWY | Occupancy | N/A | Chicken Restaurant. The address has been verified as 8248 Airline Hwy per Justin Priola | O —A Lucious KimbleC N/A |
| 4838 BENNINGTON AVE | Occupancy | N/A | Office building | O Eugenia CardozaA Diana FabreC N/A |
| 7916 WRENWOOD BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | Commercial office leased space | O —A Allison LeBlancC N/A |
| 8380 JEFFERSON HWY | Occupancy | N/A | Bank Branch | O —A Dawn TaylorC N/A |
| 3185 BALIS DR | Occupancy | N/A | Plumbing Service Company Warehouse and Office | O —A Danette DupontC N/A |
| 5275 AIRLINE HWY | Fence Permit | N/A | New 6' wood and 4' ornamental fencing for transit center for the City of Baton Rouge. | O Cherie SoileauA Marcus WilliamsC Build Commercial Construction, LLC |
| 7465 EXCHANGE PL | Occupancy | N/A | Small Office Building | O —A Troy RobertsonC N/A |
| 11925 MARKET PLACE AVE | Occupancy | N/A | We are a faith based organization outreach mission extending from the Nazarene Baptist Church, incorporated and organized, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York under the leadership of Reverend Ranna Edwards of 55 years. Continuing the legacy of our family christian outreach services to others fulfilling the servant's work of community service and establishing relationships with those joining in fellowship and outreach programs through our local and surrounding Baton Rouge areas. | O —A Gail WintersC N/A |
| 3042 OLD FORGE DR | Occupancy | N/A | Environmental/Engineering Consulting | O —A David RichardC N/A |
| 11817 STE D BRICKSOME AVE | Occupancy | N/A | Office Space | O —A Daniel BanguelC N/A |
| 4838 BENNINGTON AVE | Occupancy | N/A | Change of ownership of the building. | O —A Barry HarrisC N/A |