This beautiful and spacious two story 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the desirable Tara neighborhood is everything you’ve been waiting for. Nestled on a large lot, the home features a rear two-car carport and a classic brick walkway leading to elegant double glass front doors. Step inside to a welcoming foyer with heart pine wood floors. Straight ahead is a spacious living room featuring a brick wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy gatherings and ample built in's for all your storage needs. There are two bedrooms downstairs, the guest bedroom and the primary suite. The primary suite has a completely updated en-suite bath with double vanities, a large soaking tub, a stunning oversized walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in master closet. The kitchen, located just off the living area, offers warm cypress cabinetry, a porcelain sink, a island with seating, and an adjacent breakfast area. The large formal dining room is seamlessly connected to the kitchen, creating an ideal layout for entertaining. The laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen along with the half bathroom for guests. Upstairs, a versatile loft landing leads to two additional bedrooms with a large double vanity bathroom. The bedrooms both have charming bay window seating that overlook the beautifully landscaped front yard with mature magnolia trees. The backyard is designed for outdoor enjoyment, featuring a large patio, a palm tree and a convenient storage room off the carport. Schedule your private tour today and experience all this Tara gem has to offer!
For sale
$430,000
8859 Bayside Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
4beds
2,773sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1978
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick walkwayRear two-car carportPalm treeWarm cypress cabinetryPorcelain sinkCompletely updated en-suite bathLarge lot
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 12:16am
Listed by:
Sara Hart,
Engel & Volkers Baton Rouge 225-331-8011
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025012133

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling 9ft Plus, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 201.24
- Width: 15.6
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 215.04
- Width: 19.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 295.32
- Width: 21.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 112.14
- Width: 12.6
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Level: First
- Area: 116.64
- Width: 20.11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 123.21
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 130.98
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 395.37
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,432
- Total interior livable area: 2,773 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 Cars Park, Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 135
Details
- Parcel number: 00898783
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Entergy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tara
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,601
- Price range: $430K - $430K
- Date on market: 6/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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