Historic abandoned building sells in Downtown
The February 10, 2025 issue covers seven commercial sales recorded across Baton Rouge and Ascension the previous week, totaling $2.61M in disclosed volume. The headline deal: Visit Baton Rouge paid $850K ($59.57/SF) for a historic mixed-use property on Lafayette Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Land and industrial accounted for two sales each, including a 2+ acre parcel in Geismar that sold for $525K, while Top Shelf Investments LLC bought a commercial space occupied by an indoor gun range on Jefferson Street in Baker with the price withheld.
7Commercial sales recorded
$2.61MDisclosed volume (6 of 7 sales)
$850KLargest sale · 232 Lafayette St
2Land sales, the most active type
Commercial Sales Recorded Last Week 7 sales
232 Lafayette St
$850,000 $59.57 / SF
The Visit Baton Rouge organization acquires a historic mixed-use property on Lafayette Street in Downtown BR.
BuyerVisit Baton Rouge
2.89 Acres LA Hwy 73
$525,000 $4.17 / Land SF
A 2+ acre parcel of land sells in Geismar.
BuyerTalon Acquisitions LLC
430 Europe St
$360,000 $185.19 / SF
An office property sells in the Beauregard Town area.
BuyerFontenot Jeremy H
3.43 Acres John Leblanc Blvd
$343,000 $2.30 / Land SF
A 3.4+ acre parcel of land sells on John Leblanc Boulevard.
BuyerLeBon, Michael A
11354, 11364 S Choctaw Dr
$310,000 $51.67 / SF
A pair of industrial buildings trade on Choctaw Drive.
BuyerRanger Properties LLC
3075 Rosenwald Rd
$225,000 $45.00 / SF
An industrial property changes ownership near the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
BuyerRembert Acquisitions LLC
3220 Jefferson St
Price withheld
Top Shelf Investments LLC acquires a commercial space occupied by an indoor gun range on Jefferson Street in Baker.
BuyerTop Shelf Investments LLC
Commercial Permits Issued Last Week 39 permits
| Address | Type | Value | Description | Owner / Applicant / Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13073 PLANK RD | New Building Permit | $12,500,000 | This project is a new cultivation facility 44,518 sf. It will connect to two existing buildings on site but will be separated by a fire wall at each connection. | O Foster BooneA Shawn FisherC Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, LLC – Garrett Simms |
| 10230 MOLLYLEA DR | Remodel and Addition Permit | $1,300,000 | Renovate 4037 sq ft and add porch (999sf) and connection to covered walk (644 sf) – Multipurpose Building | O —A Lynn BradleyC CANGELOSI WARD GENERAL CONTRACTORS, L.L.C. – Thomas J. Messina |
| 4580 CONSTITUTION AVE | Remodel Permit | $425,000 | (EXPEDITED) Building is currently a occupancy type A2 restaurant. Building proposed to remain a restaurant, however, some of the square footage currently dedicated to seating will be occupied by a golf simulator hitting pod. | O —A Ritter MaherC Cassesi Commercial Construction LLC |
| 1431 GARDERE LN | Remodel Permit | $400,000 | Remodel and change of use of existing structure from vehicle repair shop to Assembly Use for church services. | O —A J CastellanosC CLH BUILDERS, LLC |
| 500 RUE DE LA VIE | Remodel Permit | $229,359 | Remodel of 850 sf area inside existing suite in medical office building. Suite 425 | O Beth GrayA Janae MaloneC ARKEL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC |
| 1631 THOMAS RD | Electrical Permit | $75,000 | install a new 400amp electric service | O scott zeringueA —C N/A |
| 9001 SUMMA AVE | Remodel Permit | $73,619 | (EXPEDITED) Interior renovations of 1100 square feet on the 2nd floor. | O —A Britany DealminanaC D & S ENTERPRISE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, L.L.C. |
| 9551 INTERLINE AVE | Solar Permit | $50,000 | install 3 solar electric arrays on building with existing solar that was originally installed under permit 127545. The original installer was Thermo-Guard Industrial LLC | O robert mcgimseyA SHELIA HARRISONC Ecobuild LLC |
| 2015 SHERWOOD MEADOW DR | Remodel Permit | $15,500 | Rental property 4-plex vacant, replaced siding, cabinets, flooring and finishes, with new A/C units. Existing drywall in Units A,C,D See 156532 for Unit B. | O Kesi BasilA Kesi BasilC Alvin Anderson |
| 1724 S BRIGHTSIDE VIEW DR | Electrical Permit | $10,000 | apt a meter socket burnt up .we are changing main and swap out 7 meters this will also effect unit b c d e f g , disconnet and reconnect same day | O —A Jason WalkerC DOUBLE D ELECTRIC, INC. |
| 8220 GOODWOOD BLVD | Electrical Permit | $10,000 | Change single metering system to separate meters for buildings 1,2,3 and 4 | O —A Clarence CorneliusC C&M |
| 2648 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD | Sign Permit | $2,865 | Sign | O —A Destiny SamC AAA Signs, Inc. – John Comeaux |
| 4469 PERKINS RD | Sign Permit | $2,500 | Sign | O —A Katie SummersC ILLUMATECH, INC. |
| 2022 LOBDELL BLVD | Electrical Permit | $2,000 | Replacing an electrical panel, 200A service. | O —A Earnest JamesC JBOLT ELECTRICAL LLC – Earnest James |
| 10332 PLAZA AMERICANA DR | Electrical Permit | $1,000 | Reconnect to existing service. New Entergy Account. Sign | O Bill GammillA Colin MacKenzieC DOYLE ELECTRIC, INC. |
| 8560 FLORIDA BLVD | Occupancy | $1,000 | The tenant moved out and we need to get power transferred into our name. The power company requires this. The building is now vacant. | O —A Charles GrandC N/A |
| 7330 PLANK RD | Gas Test Permit | $500 | coffee shop coffee shop | O —A Darrell HawkinsC N/A |
| 573 JEFFERSON HWY | Occupancy N/A | N/A | This building will serve as a showroom for potential customers who would like to see certain inventory items before reserving. We will also store certain items on site for customers picking up or being delivered. | O Kedric GreenA Kedric GreenC N/A |
| 701 SPANISH TOWN RD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | This space will have market/groceries along with grab and go lunch/food options. Soups, coffee/ espresso drinks etc | O Horatio IsadoreA Horatio IsadoreC N/A |
| 8516 AIRWAY DR | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Building is for printing services | O —A Paige JacobsC N/A |
| 4301 JEFFREY DR | Occupancy N/A | N/A | office & warehouse | O —A Micah MilliganC N/A |
| 3738 PLANK RD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Turn on electrical power to show property for lease & Sale | O —A Ron FontenotC N/A |
| 660 N FOSTER DR | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Teaches Nurses | O —A kase dupontC N/A |
| 7921 PICARDY AVE | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Mental health counseling private practice. | O —A Allison BayardC N/A |
| 345 N ACADIAN THWY | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Restaurant | O —A MOEEN KHALILC N/A |
| 2142 STUART AVE | Driveway Permit N/A | N/A | Residential Driveway Permit | O —A Garret SpringC N/A |
| 1184 BOB PETTIT BLVD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | This is a renewal of our Temporary (180 Day) Tent Permit | O —A Marc FraioliC N/A |
| 11934 Coursey Blvd. | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Commercial Office. Suite D | O —A Arlesha RichardsonC N/A |
| 6533 GREENWELL ST | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Hemp Product Wholesale and Manufacturing | O —A Jared SmedleyC N/A |
| 871 CENTRAL RD | Remodel Permit N/A | N/A | remodel | O —A George SmithC George Smith |
| 7580 CORPORATE BLVD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Retail Apparel & Gift | O —A Kayla RushC N/A |
| 8424 FLORIDA BLVD | Plumbing Permit N/A | N/A | Installing a BackFlow preventer | O —A Horace PitreC Pete's Plumbing of Livingston Parish, LLC – Horace Pitre |
| 10655 COURSEY BLVD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Restaurant | O —A Calvin CollierC N/A |
| 4360 PLANK RD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Body shop | O —A Andre JohnsonC N/A |
| 16823 Florida Blvd | Occupancy N/A | N/A | to sell steel/metal materials | O —A Francisco DiazC N/A |
| 1669 LOBDELL AVE | Occupancy N/A | N/A | OFFICE SUITE WILL BE USED AS SPACE FOR AN ARCHITECTURE FIRM'S MAIN OFFICE. D-1 ;2/4/2025 10:49 AM Julie Grunewald Just basic interior painting. | O —A Julie GrunewaldC N/A |
| 7641 JEFFERSON HWY | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Retail Optical shoppe for glasses and sunglass sales | O —A Charles WilliamsonC N/A |
| 4444 FAIRFIELDS AVE | Occupancy N/A | N/A | The building will be used as a church for religious services. | O —A William JohnsonC N/A |
| 521 LAUREL ST | Occupancy N/A | N/A | attorney office | O Susan AguilarA Susan AguilarC N/A |