$534,900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
MLS# BR2026004160
4 beds | 2.1 baths | 3497 sqft
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Open House (03/15/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Property Description
OPEN THIS SUNDAY 3/15 FROM 2-4! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre partially fenced lot, originally two lots combined, just a short walk to Leeward Drive Park. Known for its large lots, mature trees, unbeatable proximity to LSU, and major medical centers, this neighborhood is a popular choice for many who value its quiet charm and central convenience. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of entertaining living space, including a large sunroom, spacious family room, and additional living room. The property features multiple poured concrete pads for extra parking beyond the 2-car garage with attached storage, plus three decked walk-in attics, including an air-conditioned attic upstairs for year-round storage. Additional highlights include a 7-year-old roof, gas dryer connection, and peace of mind with a home that has never flooded and is not in a flood zone. With its prime location near LSU, the LSU Lakes, restaurants, and quiet tree-lined streets, this property offers the lifestyle University Acres is known for - space, convenience, and timeless character.
Details
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 181.94
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-03-08
Listing Price: 534900
Current Price: $534,900
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2026-03-09T04:46:30Z
Photo Modified: 2026-03-09T03:44:49Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
School District: East Baton Rouge
Legal Desc: Ward: 1-3, Subdivision: University Acres, Lot: 12-A, Block: H. Lot 12-A Sq H, Cont 0.547 Acres, Resub Of Lots 11-14 Sq H University Acres, Located In Sec 46,T7s, R1e Resub 2021
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 168.34 x 302.80 x 72 x 189.47
Stories: 2
SqFt - Living: 2940
SqFt - Source: Appraiser
SqFt - Total: 3497
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Assn Fee $: 30
Assn Fee Terms: Yearly
SqFt - Covered Porch: 61
SqFt - Storage: 109
SqFt - Garage: 387
Acreage Range: 0.51 - 0.99
Pool on Subject Property: No
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total Baths: 2.1
Year Built: 1961
Acres: 0.55
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: OPEN THIS SUNDAY 3/15 FROM 2-4! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre partially fenced lot, originally two lots combined, just a short walk to Leeward Drive Park. Known for its large lots, mature trees, unbeatable proximity to LSU, and major medical centers, this neighborhood is a popular choice for many who value its quiet charm and central convenience. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of entertaining living space, including a large sunroom, spacious family room, and additional living room. The property features multiple poured concrete pads for extra parking beyond the 2-car garage with attached storage, plus three decked walk-in attics, including an air-conditioned attic upstairs for year-round storage. Additional highlights include a 7-year-old roof, gas dryer connection, and peace of mind with a home that has never flooded and is not in a flood zone. With its prime location near LSU, the LSU Lakes, restaurants, and quiet tree-lined streets, this property offers the lifestyle University Acres is known for - space, convenience, and timeless character.
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: GBRAR
Style
Traditional: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Parking
Garage: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Frame: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Outside Light: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior
9+ Ft Ceiling: 1
Attic Access: 1
Bookcases: 1
Electric Dryer Con: 1
Electric Stove Con: 1
Electric Washer Con: 1
Varied Ceiling Heights: 1
Cooling
2 or More Units: 1
Central Air: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Utilities
Gas: Entergy: 1
Amenities
Park: 1
Fencing
Full: 1
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Other Structures
Workshop: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMP
Originating System Key: 2026004160
Originating System Listing ID: 2026004160
Originating System Name: ROAM Paragon
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 5929
Street Name: MENLO DR
Parish: East Baton Rouge
State: LA
Zip Code: 70808
Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Tax Assessment Number: 30845352
Directions: From Highland Road, take Sunset Blvd. to Menlo Dr., left on Menlo Dr., and the house is on the right.
Property Features
Style: Traditional
Siding: Wood
Parking: Garage
Construction: Brick; Frame
Foundation: Slab
Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Attic Access; Bookcases; Electric Dryer Con; Electric Stove Con; Electric Washer Con; Varied Ceiling Heights
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood; Other
Heating: Central
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Microwave
Fencing: Full; Privacy; Wood
Amenities: Park
Exterior: Outside Light
Other Structures: Workshop
Utilities: Gas: Entergy
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Bonus Room | 16.40 | 10.80 | First | BONUS ROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.90 | 14.90 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Dining Room | 12.40 | 12.90 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Bedroom 1 | 11.90 | 15.30 | First | BEDROOM |
| Living Room | 19.70 | 15.50 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Kitchen | 10.30 | 10.80 | First | KITCHEN |
| Foyer | 7.10 | 6.00 | First | FOYER |
| Bedroom 2 | 11.90 | 9.50 | First | BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 3 | 14.10 | 11.70 | First | BEDROOM |
| Family Room | 24.00 | 12.50 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
IDX
Listing Office: The Musso Group
Last Updated: March - 09 - 2026
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