This is an original raised Louisiana Creole house built in the late 19th century and moved to its current location in 1985. Famed architect A. Hayes Town designed an addition with 2 primary bedrooms and baths walking out onto a shared balcony overlooking Bayou Fountain. The main house is made of Cypress and contains many of its original mud and moss over stakes walls (bousillage).... and is held together with pegs, not nails. The attic contains a Norman truss and the roof is split cedar shingles. The floor plan is typical of Creole vernacular architecture with rooms arranged side by side and no corridors. The house has double sided fireplaces, 10.5 foot ceilings, odd planked cypress board floors. The dining room, living room and original bedroom have wood board ceilings and easy access to the kitchen. You'll relax when you climb the front steps and take a deep breath to enjoy the ambiance of this historical home on The National Register. (See attachments for survey and more historical data) This house would make an awesome AirBnB as well. The ADJACENT LOT is available to the purchaser of this home.
Sold on 02/16/24
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5544 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
3beds
2,190sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1796
0.77 Acres Lot
$425,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,270 Estimated rent
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Home value
$425,500
$396,000 - $460,000
$2,270/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 16, 2024 at 01:59pm
Listed by:
Dorsey Peek,
RE/MAX Professional,
Keaton Dubois,
RE/MAX Professional
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2023018831
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Combo
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 399
- Dimensions: 21 x 19
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Multi Units, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Inside
Features
- Ceiling 9'+
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storm Shutters
- Attic: Attic Access,Storage,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,112
- Total interior livable area: 2,190 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Cars Park, No Covered Parking, Off Street, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 345.9 x 98.55 x 325.9
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 00622168
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Creole French Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- Historical
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1796
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Entergy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
- Subdivision: Burgin Property
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2023018831 | ||
| 1/10/2024 | Pending sale | $499,900$228/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2023018831 | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$228/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2023018831 | ||
| 11/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000-19.1%$240/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2023018831 | ||
| 8/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: ROAM MLS #2022016199 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,427 +27.6% | $29,260 |
| 2023 | $2,687 -0.2% | $29,260 |
| 2022 | $2,693 +2.3% | $29,260 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Burbank
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Mckinley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Baton Rouge
Source: ROAM MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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