2544 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Just 3 miles from the North Gates of LSU, minutes from Downtown Baton Rouge and located on Government Street in the heart of Mid City. This property is situated between Lavinia Street and St. Rose Avenue in the Garden District. Over the last several years this area has seen a resurgence due to the efforts of groups like the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance and Mid City Merchants, which strive to bring new residents and businesses to the area as well as retain existing ones. The long awaited Government Street "Road Diet" project, which is nearing completion, has also contributed to the revitalization of the area. The project has made access to the areas businesses and residences safer and easier with the addition of bike paths and sidewalks. This property is less than 1 mile from the reimagined Entergy Site, now home to the Electric Depot, as well as the site of the potential Baton Rouge passenger train rail station, which will connect Baton Rouge to New Orleans. This .904 acre lot is located in the heart of Mid City with 250' of frontage on Government Street. The site encompasses almost an entire block with frontage along Lavinia Street, St. Rose Avenue and Jura Street. The property, once home to Garden District Nursery and GD BBQ is improved with 4 separate commercial buildings and 2 homes. At the corner of Government and Lavinia is a 3000 SF +/- building currently being occupied by Mid City Bikes (Front Yard Bikes) until their new location is operational. Adjacent to that is a 2300 SF +/- building currently being used as an office. The space previously occupied by Garden District Nursery has a 1000 SF building and a paved fenced in area that is approximately 500 SF. The last building fronting Government was formerly operated as GD BBQ and is approximately 800 SF with a gravel parking lot in the rear with access from St. Rose Avenue. Finally, there are 2 residential lots in the rear at the corner of St. Rose Avenue and Jura Street with both homes facing St. Rose Avenue.