For sale

$399,900

Est. $2,778/mo —

•

2,001

sq ft

856 Rodney Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

About this home

Welcome to 856 Rodney Drive, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering an inviting open layout designed for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home with quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge detail, stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinetry, and an oversized sink. The open-concept design keeps the kitchen and main living areas connected, while updated finishes, smart-home features, thoughtful improvements throughout, and a whole-home GENERAC generator add both style and functionality. Outside, the property offers even more room to enjoy with a spacious 0.55-acre lot, mature landscaping, a generous backyard, and rear carport. With approximately 2,001 sq. ft. of living area and a convenient central Baton Rouge location, 856 Rodney Drive delivers the space, updates, and features today’s buyers are looking for. Now Active and ready to show, schedule your private tour and experience everything this home has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$200Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kody Higginbotham • Omni Realty Partners

Contact: MOB: 225-277-3788

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 11:01pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GBRMLS #2026015774

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$2,778 per month

Principal and interest$2,102

Property taxes

$349

HOA dues

Home insurance

$327

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Magnolia Woods Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Glasgow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

6/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About

Kenliworth

Kenliworth, located between Perkins Road and Highland Road, is a residential and leafy Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and winding, oak-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Perkins Road Overpass corridor near Perkins Rd and Acadian Thruway, where patios, small dining rooms, and local storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Architectural lines lean low and horizontal, with deep setbacks and mature landscaping that softens the streetscape. Nearby green space and the lakes at City Park create a calm, outdoors-forward rhythm. Community pillars include The Chimes, The Bulldog, and Baton Rouge Gallery, each adding a distinct local pulse.

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856 Rodney Dr · $399,900

Strong offer

$401K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Tile and ceramic tile flooring
One fireplace

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms

Flooring
Tile
Ceramic tile

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 856 Rodney Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

AcadianaMLS #BR2026015774

Aug 30, 2026

Listed

$399,900

$200/sq ft

Aug 27, 2026

Coming Soon

$399,900

$200/sq ft

+17

Welcome to 856 Rodney Drive, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering an inviting open layout designed for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home with quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge detail, stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinetry, and an oversized sink. The open-concept design keeps the kitchen and main living areas connected, while updated finishes, smart-home features, thoughtful improvements throughout, and a whole-home GENERAC generator add both style and functionality. Outside, the property offers even more room to enjoy with a spacious 0.55-acre lot, mature landscaping, a generous backyard, and rear carport. With approximately 2,001 sq. ft. of living area and a convenient central Baton Rouge location, 856 Rodney Drive delivers the space, updates, and features today's buyers are looking for. Now Active and ready to show, schedule your private tour and experience everything this home has to offer.

GBRMLS #2026015774

Aug 30, 2026

Listed

$399,900

$200/sq ft

Aug 27, 2026

Coming Soon

$399,900

$200/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 8, 2023

Sold

$360,000

$180/sq ft

GBRMLS #2022018175

Jan 31, 2023

Sold

Jan 5, 2023

Pending

—

Jan 4, 2023

Price Changed

$364,000

$182/sq ft

Dec 11, 2022

Listed

$374,000

$187/sq ft

+15

Welcome home! You will immediately fall in love with this gorgeous, move-in ready home that has been completely renovated inside and out. When you walk through the front door, the foyer leads you into the fully open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This space is perfect for entertaining. The stunning kitchen features soft close cabinets, quartz counters with a waterfall edge, and beautiful stainless-steel appliances. To the right of the dining area is the hall that leads you to the bedrooms and bathrooms. One your right, you have two large bedrooms and one bathroom. On your left, you have the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom. You don’t want to miss out on this home that sits on nearly half an acre and has a whole home GENERAC generator. Call today to schedule a showing!

AcadianaMLS #BR2022018175

Dec 11, 2022

Listed

$364,000

$182/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 4, 2019

Sold

$320,000

$160/sq ft

GBRMLS #2019016400

Oct 31, 2019

Sold

Sep 30, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$319,900

$160/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2019016400

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$319,900

$160/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 23, 2012

Sold

$170,000

$85/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,193 (+4.7%)

$3,000 + $31,200

$34,200

2024

$4,006 (−1.7%)

$3,000 + $31,200

$34,200

2023

$4,074 (+12.2%)

$3,000 + $31,200

$34,200

2022

$3,630 (+2.3%)

$3,000 + $27,400

$30,400

2021

$3,547 (+0.7%)

$3,000 + $27,400

$30,400

2020

$3,523 (+51.1%)

$3,000 + $27,400

$30,400

2019

$2,331 (+1.3%)

$3,000 + $16,250

$19,250

2018

$2,303

$3,000 + $16,250

$19,250

2017

$2,303 (+2.6%)

$3,000 + $16,250

$19,250

2016

$2,245 (+13.6%)

$3,000 + $16,250

$19,250

2014

$1,977

$3,000 + $14,000

$17,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.55 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,925

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,925

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

005-8562-9

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Single Family Residential Disrtict

The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space

Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Baton Rouge, LA • 70808

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Jul

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

98/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10 hrs

6.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 856 Rodney Dr

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Nearby homes have recently listed between $249,000 and $415,000.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $249K to $415K.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$335,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,219 sq ft
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$49/sq ft
smaller lot
2 years newer
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$399,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths2,798 sq ft
480 Rodney Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$57/sq ft
smaller lot
10 years newer
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$415,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,103 sq ft
1458 Kenilworth Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$3/sq ft
smaller lot
6 years older
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$415,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,998 sq ft
152 Kenilworth Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$8/sq ft
smaller lot
2 years newer
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$375,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths2,697 sq ft
644 Castle Kirk Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$61/sq ft
9 years older
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$249,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,825 sq ft
640 Bromley Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$64/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year older

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