Royal Palms Apartments sold for 30 million
The September 26, 2022 issue covers fourteen commercial sales recorded across Baton Rouge the previous week, totaling $46.7M in disclosed volume. The headline deal: LTL Royal Palms-Baton Rouge DST, for California-based multifamily investment and management firm LTL Investments, paid $30M ($238,095/unit) for the Royal Palms apartments off Airline Highway near I-12. Office led the week with seven of the fourteen sales, including a medical facility on East Airport Avenue used by Baton Rouge Vascular Access, bought by New York-based SMBC Group for $5.9M, while local developers Brian Dantin and Ross Bruce bought more than 21 acres on Old Jefferson Highway for $4.02M.
Commercial Sales Recorded Last Week 14 sales

10245 Airline Highway
$30,000,000 $238,095 / unit
The Royal Palms apartments off Airline Hwy near the I-12 intersection sells to California-bases LTL Investments, a vertically integrated multifamily investment and management firm.
BuyerLTL Royal Palms-Baton Rouge DST

505 E Airport Ave
$5,904,000 $455 / SF
New York-based SMBC Group purchases medical facility used by Baton Rouge Vascular Access on E Airport Ave near Independence Blvd.
BuyerBRLADAV, LLC

14810 Old Jefferson Hwy
$4,020,000 $4.38 / Land SF
Local developers, Brian Dantin and Ross Bruce, purchase 21+ acres on Old Jefferson Hwy.
BuyerCedar Grove Townhomes LLC

10920 Mead Rd
$2,450,000 $16,333 / unit
Oyo Hotel, a 150 unit hotel near the intersection of I-12 and S Sherwood Forest Blvd, sells to local investor.
BuyerUnique Hospitality LLC

4333 American Way
$1,875,000 $194 / SF
Two story office building on American Way sells to CEO of Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice.
BuyerMykah Hayes Properties LLC

10474 Mammoth Ave
$600,000 $46 / SF
Keystone Industrial Services, a Pennsylvania-based industrial contractor, purchases office / warehouse facility on Mammoth Ave.
BuyerKeystone Kreider Properties LLC

4908 Main St
$470,000 $118 / SF
Strip center in Zachary sells to Baton Rouge-based investors.
BuyerSamnang Chuob

4626 Jamestown Ave
$372,500 $56 / SF
Office building sells to local investor just off Bennington Ave.
BuyerCT Management LLC

2221 E Flonacher Rd
$280,000 $2.72 / Land SF
The City of Zachary purchases industrially zoned vacant lot just off Old Scenic Hwy.
BuyerCity of Zachary

Tract 6-B Florida Blvd
$225,000 $167 / SF
Office sells on Florida Blvd near the N Sherwood Forest Dr intersection.
BuyerZefor Properties LLC

924 Joplin Ave
$220,000 $98 / SF
Local investors purchase office in industrial district off Sorrel Ave.
BuyerThomas and Taylor LLC

2679 Highland Rd
$166,000 $83 / SF
Valley Wings purchases the company's Baton Rouge location near the north gates of LSU.
BuyerEDGAR, BARRIE PROPERTIES, LLC

7707 Waco Ave
$120,000 $17 / SF
Local non-profit, the CEO Mind Foundation, purchase property on the corner of Waco Ave and Dallas Dr.
BuyerThe CEO Mind Foundation

18444 Highland Rd
Price withheld
Local investor purchases Edgen Murray's Baton Rouge office on the corner of Highland Rd and Petroleum Dr. Price withheld.
BuyerPink Ribbon Realty LLC
Upcoming Planning Commission Cases 2 cases
Rezoning for Entertainment Bar & Bistro near BTR airport
Proposed rezoning from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant)(C-AB-1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge)(CAB-2) on property located on the east side of Howell Boulevard, south of Harding Boulevard for entertainment bistro.
Rezoning to Industrial on N Foster Rd
Commercial Permits Issued Last Week 88 permits
| Address | Type | Value | Description | Owner / Applicant / Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 LEE DR | Commercial: Remodel | $3,250,000 | (Expedited) This project is a renovation of part of the St James Place retirement community development. The area is referred to as the Square or 'commons' area and includes and existing dining room, meeting room, arts room, chapel, card room, bistro and sales offices. The residential wings are separated from this area with 4hour rated walls. The commercial kitchen is separated from the 'commons' area by 1 hour rated wall. This project is a complete refurbishment of the 'commons' area total remodel is 14,292+ 2,706+ 2,465 = 19,463sf.. | O Dick WagerA Kevin BabbC CHARLES CARTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. – Rennie Carter |
| 9260 CORTANA PL | Commercial: New | $950,000 | (Expedited Review) Construction of a 4,000 square foot car wash facility, with a 1,300 square foot accessory pay station building and all associated drives and infrastructure. | O STUART CARTERA Mike MontoyaC CCR CONSTRUCTORS, INC. |
| 8551 JEFFERSON HWY | Commercial: New | $700,000 | (Expedited) Demo the existing golf barn and build a new golf cart barn | O henry carvilleA matt daigrepontC SALCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. |
| 707 N 7TH ST | Commercial: Remodel | $532,000 | Exterior building maintenance improvements include exterior painting, repair and patch existing plaster and replace some existing windows and doors; upgrade existing front entry with an ADA-compliant front entry; existing sidewalk pavement improvements; update streetscape landscaping; remove abandoned utility conduit on exterior of building; existing overhead electrical services to route underground; replace existing suspended ceiling and lay-in light fixtures in parking garage; replace existing exterior wall sconces. | O Melanie BarnettA Dione SonnierC CANGELOSI WARD GENERAL CONTRACTORS, L.L.C. – Marc Lundin |
| 6300 CORPORATE BLVD | Commercial: Remodel | $500,000 | (Expedited) 6,674 SQ FT of interior renovations to a 32,975 SQFT, II-B, existing building for purposes of the same use, business admin for processing of healthcare samples in Suites 110 & 120. | O David SlaughterA Guy DugasC PICOU BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.L.C. |
| 8069 NED AVE | Commercial: Remodel | $375,000 | (Expedited) Renovation of 26 unit, 17,400 sq. f.t 2-story apartment complex. | O Robert MontanaA Robert MontanaC RL Montana Properties, LLC |
| 1955 STARING LN | Commercial: New | $235,000 | New construction of a 6,300 s.f. SHELL retail shopping center, with 5 tenant spaces (A-E) for future buildout. FUTURE TENANTS WILL REQUIRE REMODEL PERMIT FOR OCCUPANCY. No mechanical in this project. | O —A Ritter MaherC MILTON J. WOMACK, INC. |
| 17260 JEFFERSON HWY | Commercial: Remodel | $200,000 | INTERIOR BUILD OUT OF 10,440 SQ. FT. SPACE IN SPRINKLED WAREHOUSE FOR AN ADA VAN MOBILITY BUSINESS (B/F-1). | O TUPAC DE LA CRUZA DANIELLE JOHNSONC ARKEL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC |
| 9607 AIRLINE HWY | Commercial: Addition | $174,000 | New vacuum canopy/shade device for auotmotive vacuum stations | O Justin AlfordA Herbert ThomasC GUY HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. |
| 4225 NICHOLSON DR | Commercial: Remodel | $152,000 | (Expedited) Renovation of tenant space Suite 104 into daiquiri shop from previously used barber shop of 1086 sq. ft., 38 occupants. | O Brian EssierA CHRISTOPHER GRANDC GRAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC |
| 3060 FLORIDA ST | Demolition | $130,000 | commercial demolition | O Christina ClaiborneA Theodore WishamC CONTOUR DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC – Michael Jevon Jackson |
| 12627 JEFFERSON HWY | Commercial: Remodel | $100,000 | Partial Interior Renovation of 1,625 s.f. in an existing commercial office building (12,250 s.f. total). No site work, No change in building footprint. | O Jeff SirkA Scott WeltyC Buckeye Contractors, LLC |
| 24790 ROBINSON RD | Manufactured Home Permit: Relocation | $99,000 | I purchased a new mobile home to live in while we build our home. everything has been set up by the mobile home company. I need a permit to receive electric. | O mark midboeA mark midboeC mark midboe |
| 1244 RODNEY DR | Solar | $73,000 | Installation of roof-mounted solar panels | O —A Jeffrey CantinC Solar Alternatives – Jeffrey Cantin |
| 1822 BELLRIDGE DR | Solar | $64,339 | Installation of photovoltaic solar panels on existing roof of home | O Basilio and Migdalia BlancoA Alex MajorC Green Light Solar LLC of Texas – Bret Anthony Duplantis |
| 10197 AVENUE H | Solar | $43,158 | Installation of photovoltaic solar panels on existing roof of home with a main panel upgrade | O Audrey DuncanA Alex MajorC Green Light Solar LLC of Texas – Bret Anthony Duplantis |
| 10241 STE F COURSEY BLVD | Commercial: Remodel | $35,000 | (Expedited) Renovation of Suite F of 1,112 sq. ft. into Massage Therapist. Installing interior non load bearing walls, and sheet rock . No changes to electrical, plumbing or hvac. | O Ken BossoA Mark NavarreC M&N Constructors L.L.C. |
| 8188 PLANK RD | Commercial: Remodel | $30,000 | Renovation of 7,000 s.f. former retail tenant space into children and family activity/meeting center, A-3 use. | O PMJ HendersonA Jeremiah BellC ARKEL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC – John Fife |
| 7055 GREENWELL SPRINGS RD | Commercial: Remodel | $11,400 | Paint sales floor walls, doors, door frames, restrooms and hallway. Replace ceiling tiles. Install restroom hardware and door hardware. Relocating power for new coolers/freezers and adding new circuits if needed. Relocate end cap power and registers. | O —A Josh HargraveC Powerhouse Retail Services, LLC – Joshua Hargrave |
| 9042 MEADOWOOD ST | Solar | $11,000 | Install 5.94 kW solar panel system on existing home – no structural changes. | O Lynn EriksonA Evelyn AilshieC PosiGen Developer, LLC – Evelyn Ailshie |
| 1128 ELVIN DR | Solar | $10,000 | Install 4.0 kW solar panel system on existing home – no structural changes. | O Jorge CespedesA Evelyn AilshieC PosiGen Developer, LLC – Evelyn Ailshie |
| 9419 WINDWARD RD | Solar | $10,000 | Install 4.28 kW solar panel system on existing home – no structural changes. | O Ronald WilliamsA Evelyn AilshieC PosiGen Developer, LLC – Evelyn Ailshie |
| 3158 HIGHLAND RD | Commercial: Remodel | $7,500 | Change of use of previous pizza restaurant to retail CBD shop (Mercantile). No construction or EMP work intended. Just paint and clean up. | O Jason GarseeA Jason GarseeC Garsee Builders – Jason Garsee |
| 22815 PLANK RD | Manufactured Home Permit: Relocation | $100 | Moving of Manufactured mobile home across drive way from one property to the adjoining property where there is an existing residence – hardship | O Cheryl VenableA David ThibodeauxC N/A |
| 11940 STE 6 INDUSTRIPLEX BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | OFFICE AND STORAGE OF EVENT PALNNING AND DESIGN INVENTORY/ LIGHT PROP BUILDING AND PAINTING | O —A RENEE PAYNEC N/A |
| 724 O'NEAL LN | Occupancy | N/A | Need inspection for Entergy permit | O Erwin GarciaA Erwin GarciaC N/A |
| 12110 PEAIRS RD | Manufactured Home Permit: Relocation | N/A | relocation of a mobile home resident | O James DeloachA James DeloachC N/A – James Deloach |
| 2628 SORREL AVE | Occupancy | N/A | Utility request, electricity | O Brian HardnettA Brian HardnettC N/A |
| 5044 ENTERPRISE ST | Occupancy | N/A | Occupancy to have utilities turned on | O Iris KimbleA Iris KimbleC N/A |
| 2912 70TH AVE | Electrical | N/A | Rebuild electrical service | O —A Patrick AlexanderC K & K Electrical – Patrick Alexander |
| 13250 MILLERVILLE GREENS BLVD | Commercial: New | N/A | New construction with engineered metal building for service building and parts shop. This permit is for the 9,000 s.f. PDI Department Building. | O Gerald VinceA Gerald VinceC G W Vince Company, LLC |
| 1659 BLANCHE CT | Occupancy | N/A | 3 bedroom wood frame house | O Lawrence TriggsA Lawrence TriggsC N/A |
| 433 LITTLE JOHN DR | Plumbing | N/A | remove a tub and part of the surround. install a new pressure balance valve. install a new acrylic shower base in place of the bath tub, install a new acrylic surround. water and drain lines tie-in to existing plumbing. | O Mark LemoineA Robert HarrisonC Max Home – Robert Harrison |
| 217 E POLK ST | Plumbing | N/A | Shut down gas supply and pressurize the lines with air to monitor and diagnose the source of gas leaks. Fix any gas leaks found and ensure pressure holds after repairs. | O Farrah FranklinA Joshua DavisC N/A |
| 5685 N FOSTER DR | Occupancy | N/A | Storgage | O Gary TurnerA Gary TurnerC G&A Logistics – Gary Turner |
| 5055 ENTERPRISE ST | Occupancy | N/A | In need of residential occupancy permit to acquire an electrical meter. | O Darnell ThomasA Darnell ThomasC Darnell Thomas |
| 2219 N FOSTER DR | Occupancy | N/A | Business Main Office | O Katrena JeffersonA Katrena JeffersonC N/A |
| 4348 JEFFREY DR | Occupancy | N/A | Office building for clerical and professional services. | O Jeffrey HornerA Jeffrey HornerC N/A |
| 7550 PECUE LN | Occupancy | N/A | Residential Occupancy | O Marta EspinalA Marta EspinalC N/A |
| 613 DREHR AVE | Electrical | N/A | Replace overhead service | O Brent RosenbrookA Erik MollerbergC GULF STATES ELECTRIC LLC DBA GSE Integrated – Erik Mollerberg |
| 236 KIRKLEY PL E | Electrical | N/A | Need to Replace a ground wire to bring up to code. DEMCO will perform a temporary disconnect and we will replace the ground wire and DEMCO will then reconnect service. Need to Replace a ground wire to bring up to code. DEMCO will perform a temporary disconnect and we will replace the ground wire and DEMCO will then reconnect service. | O Nicholas HartmanA Nicholas HartmanC Nicholas Hartman |
| 1447 MARCIA DR | Gas Test | N/A | Plumbing gas test | O Julie SingletonA Rusty RoshtoC Akades Plumbing, LLC – Rusty Roshto |
| 1044 O'NEAL LN | Occupancy: Clean | N/A | Clean and Show | O JOEL RICHARDSONA Joel RichardsonC ODE Investment Properties – JOEL RICHARDSON |
| 5935 CEDAR CREEK DR | Gas Test | N/A | GAS TEST WITH FINAL INSPECTION | O MIKE KNOTTSA Jerry PayneC Central Plumbing Co – Jerry Payne |
| 5251 STE P NICHOLSON DR | Commercial: Remodel | N/A | nail salon | O ann nguyenA ann nguyenC N/A |
| 2915 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | Small business commercial | O —A Amy ArnoldC N/A |
| 3700 VICTORIA DR | Occupancy | N/A | EXISTING TRAILER FOR LIGHTS | O bessy sanchesA bessy sanchesC N/A |
| 767 RICHLAND AVE | Gas Test | N/A | Rental/GAS TEST | O Timothy BourriagueA Tim BourriagueC N/A |
| 21870 SAMUELS RD | Electrical | N/A | Correct wiring at meter Correct wiring at meter | O Irwin JacksonA Ben ClarkC Big Daddy Electric – Ben Clark |
| 1633 DUCHESS DR | Gas Test | N/A | gas test for residential | O Stacy JonesA David DevilleC Deville Plumbing LLC – David Deville |
| 4451 Bluebonnet Boulevard Suite G | Occupancy | N/A | Mental Health Therapy Offices | O Juliet CatrettA Juliet CatrettC N/A |
| 6835 S TIGER BEND RD | Gas Test | N/A | GAS TEST FOR GAS SERVICES | O Corbin LadnerA Wayne LAfleurC corbin ladner custom homes – Corbin LAdner |
| 3579 VICTORIA DR | Occupancy | N/A | lights for mobile home | O Norma camposA Norma camposC N/A |
| 1495 ROBIN ST | Occupancy | N/A | Occupancy permit to get electricity turned on to move in new tenant. | O —A —C Regal Crowns Renovations |
| 2152 HOLLYDALE AVE | Mechanical | N/A | Install 1 ½ ton carrier 14 SEER condenser with a 2-ton air handler with 10 KW electric heat, 6 supply ducts, 1 return air, 1 dryer vent and 1 bath vent to roof. Install 1 standard nonprogrammable thermostat. Unit will be set on unit pad. Duct will be R6 flex duct. | O Frank McArdleA Kerry ScavonaC A & K Heating and A/C, Inc – Kerry Scavona |
| 5681 MADISON AVE | Occupancy | N/A | House | O —A Asia PhillipsC N/A |
| 10245 Bldg F Airline Highway | Occupancy | N/A | Apartment complex-change of ownership | O Chris StevensA Chris StevensC N/A |
| 10245 Bldg C Airline Highway | Occupancy | N/A | Apartment complex-change of wonership | O Chris StevensA Chris StevensC N/A |
| 3721 FLOYD DR | Electrical | N/A | reconfigure service for new generator installation. need a stand alone electrical permit. because the generator will not be ready at same time. | O William StoutA Watson TeboC NICOTRI ELECTRIC, INC. – William Stout |
| 1817 MISSOURI ST | Gas Test | N/A | residential gas test | O Jason BanksA Jason BanksC N/A |
| 15959 TIGER BEND RD | Electrical | N/A | change out 5 pack meter center | O —A Dave WalkerC N/A |
| 8581 NORFOLK DR | Electrical | N/A | Repair bent riser on electrical service | O Chad JenkinsA Steven EvansC EVANS HEATING-COOLING & ELECTRICAL, LLC – Steven Evans |
| 10245 BLDG B AIRLINE HWY | Occupancy | N/A | Apartment complex | O Chris SteevnsA Chris StevensC N/A |
| 257 LEE DR | Occupancy | N/A | clean and show | O George A MurrellA Rachel LaPorteC N/A |
| 10245 Bldg D Airline Highway | Occupancy | N/A | Apartment complex-change of ownership | O Chris StevensA Chris StevensC N/A |
| 10245 BLDG A AIRLINE HWY | Occupancy | N/A | Apartment complex | O Chris StevensA Chris StevensC N/A |
| 10245 Bldg E Airline Highway | Occupancy | N/A | Apartment Complex-change of wonership | O Chris StevensA Chris StevensC N/A |
| 3300 WOODSTOCK PARK BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | Transfer the Electricity over from Alvarez Construction LLC to Woodstock Park HOA | O Rachele TullosA Rachele TullosC N/A |
| 3738 RUE D'ORLEANS | Gas Test | N/A | GAS TEST WITH FINAL INSPECTION | O JOHN RAYBORNA Jerry PayneC Central Plumbing Co – Jerry Payne |
| 2056 WOODDALE BLVD | Occupancy | N/A | storage of household goods | O Anita MartinA Anita MartinC N/A |
| 13589 NEIL AVE | Electrical | N/A | CHANGE OUT WIRES AND BREAKER | O SALVADOR NIETOA —C HOMEOWNER – SALVADOR NIETO |
| 6555 STE 400 PERKINS RD | Occupancy: Clean | N/A | to get electricity turned on for a clean and show | O Stacey ThibodeauxA Stacey ThibodeauxC K-Lee Properties – Stacey Thibodeaux |
| 155 Marilyn Dr, Ste 44E | Electrical | N/A | Residential, repairing meter center, lug burnt up – emergency reconnect | O Jennifer Smith CulottaA Kent MillerC Reliable Electric LLC – Kent Miller |
| 1860 BOULEVARD DE PROVINCE | Occupancy | N/A | Electric unit turn on . unit of apartment complex | O Esther StefanskyA Esther StefanskyC Cedarbrook Apartments LLC – Esther Stefansky |
| 2109 FAIRWAY DR | Electrical | N/A | Replace exterior panel. Will have a temp disconnect set up for 9/27/22 | O Rebecca HowellA Frederic KliebertC KLIEBERT ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC – Frederic Kliebert |
| 4250 BLOUNT RD | Occupancy | N/A | existing trailer need lights Lot #34 (old #75 – #71510 FEMA installation) | O yamiah bensonA Yamiah BensonC N/A |
| 4233 PINE PARK DR | Electrical | N/A | Replace riser pipe | O Joe GranierA byron wheelerC NICK KNACK ELECTRICAL COMPANY LLC – Roin Franklin |
| 637 ROYAL ST | Gas Test | N/A | Gas Test on House | O Paul BarrancoA Doug BennettC Bennett Plumbing LLC – Douglas Bennett |
| 5112 OLESON ST | Occupancy | N/A | Home | O Francene PigottA Francene PigottC Francene Pigott |
| 17385 OLD SCENIC HWY | Gas Test | N/A | Work not related to generator install, Customer found a gas leak in yard. Made a repair. Need to get inspected. | O Marvin MooreA Joshua DavisC AccuTemp Service Corporation – Joshua Davis |
| 9441 COMMON ST | Occupancy: Clean | N/A | Clean and show Ste A | O —A Edward JacksonC EDR CONSTRUCTION, LLC – Edward Jackson |
| 7415 CORPORATE BLVD | Electrical | N/A | Meter burned up | O —A Maryjo OstroweC Cajun Electric, LLC – Maryjo Ostrowe |
| 803 CAMELLIA AVE | Electrical | N/A | Install/Replace 150 amp Main Breaker Panel (outdoor, surface mount up to 30 circuits) | O Vicki SwainA Joshua DavisC AccuTemp – Joshua Davis |
| 7155 SCOBELL DR | Occupancy | N/A | Vehicle upholstery shop | O Gregory NelsonA Gregory NelsonC Gregory Nelson |
| 6950 S FIELDGATE CT | Gas Test | N/A | Gas pressure test for Entergy | O Cornell ArceneauxA KWATT ElectricC KWATT ELECTRIC, LLC – Bobby Watson |
| 219 BONNIE DR | Electrical | N/A | emergency service rebuild – limb fell on wire | O Andree LignieresA Andree LignieresC B&D ELECTRIC CO. OF BATON ROUGE, INC. – Zachary Pendarvis |
| 3926 WINNEBAGO ST | Gas Test | N/A | Plumbing Gas Test | O Blanche FordA Rusty RoshtoC Akades Plumbing, LLC – Rusty Roshto |
| 5936 SAINT KATHERINE AVE | Gas Test | N/A | Plumbing Gas test | O Dijon AlexanderA Rusty RoshtoC Akades Plumbing, LLC – Rusty Roshto |