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Investment Highlights

  • Rare opportunity to acquire a former Barnes & Noble location just off Interstate 10 in an established retail corridor with owner financing available.
  • Positioned for success with surrounding retailers drawing in significant traffic including Jason’s Deli, Albasha, Club Pilates, and many more.
  • With average household incomes reaching $108,075 and consumer spending exceeding $419M in a 2-mile radius, the area stands out for its demographics.
  • Highly desirable location featuring Interstate 10 frontage, with substantial daily traffic volumes exceeding 179,000 vehicles per day.
  • Situated in the Bocage area, this property is close to Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge Country Club, and Louisiana State University.

Executive Summary

This former Barnes & Noble location presents investors and owner/users with ideal retail space in a major Baton Rouge commercial corridor.

2590 Citiplace Court stands out as a distinguished opportunity for savvy buyers. Built in 1996 and meticulously maintained, this two-story, 34,325-square-foot property offers immediate move-in potential. Showcasing timeless Barnes & Noble architecture, it features prominent signage visibility on both the front and back, an attractive brick exterior, and an inviting main entrance. The building sits on a generous 2.46-acre lot with 163 parking spaces and boasts dual frontage on Citiplace Court and Interstate 10 for maximum exposure. With a new roof and no deferred maintenance, businesses can launch operations or customize the space right away. Added perks include escalators, an elevator for effortless access to the second floor, and flexible PUD zoning ideal for retail, medical, or other dynamic uses. Buyers have excellent potential for the future of this property either for their own business, or to lease out at market rates.

This property enjoys a prime central location in Baton Rouge’s sought-after Bocage area, putting it at the heart of a thriving retail and dining hub. Its strategic position near major roadways like Interstate 10 and Corporate Boulevard ensures easy access and outstanding visibility. Surrounded by top brands including Baton Rouge Marriott, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Chili’s Grill & Bar, and Subway, this site is perfectly placed for high customer traffic and growth. The area’s impressive demographics, featuring strong household incomes and consumer spending, offer an ideal blend of vibrant commercial activity and a peaceful, established residential setting. Right in the center of the city, this is a standout opportunity for forward-thinking buyers.

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Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Sale Conditions
Lease Option
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Freestanding
Building Size
34,325 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built
1996
Price
$5,700,000
Price Per SF
$166.06
Percent Leased
Vacant
Building Height
2 Stories
Building FAR
0.32
Lot Size
2.46 AC
Zoning
PUD - Citiplace PUD
Parking
163 Spaces (4.75 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
249’ on Citiplace Blvd

Amenities

  • Dedicated Turn Lane
  • Signage

Major Tenants

  • Tenant
  • Industry
  • SF Occupied
  • Rent/SF
  • Lease End
  • Retailer
  • -
  • -
  • Jul 2025

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has hundreds of bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at BN.com, the NOOK® Digital business which offers both eBooks and an audio book subscriptions service, the SparkNotes educational service, stationery and gift retailer Paper Source, and the publisher Union Square & Co. Barnes & Noble is owned by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited and run by CEO and bookseller James Daunt, who is also Managing Director of Waterstones bookstores in the U.K. and founder and owner of Daunt Books. Barnes & Noble was founded in 1971 by bookseller Leonard Riggio when he acquired the Barnes & Noble trade name and bookstore in New York City.

Tenant Industry SF Occupied Rent/SF Lease End
Retailer - - Jul 2025

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 34,325 SF
  • Retail
  • In-Line
  • Now
Space Size Space Use Position Available
1st Floor 34,325 SF Retail In-Line Now

1st Floor

Size
34,325 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
In-Line
Available
Now

1st Floor

Size 34,325 SF
Space Use Retail
Position In-Line
Available Now

Demographics

Demographics

1 Mile 1 Mi. 3 Miles 3 Mi. 5 Miles 5 Mi.
1 mile
3 mile
5 mile
15 min drive
2024 Population
8,074
75,955
209,089
300,692
2029 Population
7,998
74,725
206,728
301,073
2024-2029 Projected Population Growth
-0.9%
-1.6%
-1.1%
0.1%
Median Age
36.6
36.5
32.9
34.4
College Degree + Higher
53%
47%
38%
22%
Daytime Employees
10,096
105,398
232,101
283,757
Total Businesses
831
10,905
22,055
28,235
Average Household Income
$102,352
$88,962
$74,036
$79,351
Median Household Income
$60,654
$57,041
$45,984
$52,713
Total Consumer Spending
$108.8M
$946.6M
$2.2B
$3.2B
2024 Households
3,867
34,588
88,945
124,203
Average Home Value
$531,469
$407,007
$315,381
$302,214

Nearby Major Retailers

Club Pilates
Jason's Deli
Another Broken Egg
Waffle House
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Hooters
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Cadence Bank
Chili's Grill & Bar
Hancock Whitney Bank

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
01196553
Land Assessment
$110,700
Improvements Assessment
$341,820
Total Assessment
$452,520
  • Listing ID: 38375118

  • Date on Market: 11/7/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2590 Citiplace Ct, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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