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5544 Highland RD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,190 Sq Ft

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.

Listing By: Dorsey Peek - RE/MAX Professional lagbrar Realty.com
  • MLS# 2023018831
  • Date Listed11/16/2023
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.77 acres (33,541 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Burgin Property
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County East Baton Rouge
  • Year Built 1796
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 2,190 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $228.26

Interior Features

  • Appliances Range, Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Tile, Wood, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Central

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Balcony, Workshop
  • Roof Wood
  • Lot Size Acres 0.77
  • Lot Size SQFT 33,541.20
  • Lot Features -

Directions

From Lee to Highland, house will be on your right backing to Bayou Fountain

Financial Considerations

Schools near 70808

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 70808 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Ebr Virtual Academy

Public • PK - 12 • Serves this home

5.23 mi

Distance

Twin Oaks Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

11.72 mi

Distance

Riveroaks Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

13.24 mi

Distance

Wedgewood Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

13.63 mi

Distance

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

10.25 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

11.88 mi

Distance

Southeast Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

12.49 mi

Distance

Northdale Alternative Magnet Academy

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

11.52 mi

Distance

Belaire High School

Public • 9 - 12

12.16 mi

Distance

Woodlawn High School

Public • 9 - 12

12.93 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
02/16/2024 Sold $442,400.00 11.50%
01/26/2024 Off Market $499,900.00
01/10/2024 Pending $499,900.00
12/22/2023 Active $499,900.00 4.78%
11/16/2023 Active $525,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
6110 Lake Bend Dr | Listing 3 2 Jun 17, 2026 $307,500 Mar 21, 2024 $260,277
305 Lake Breeze Dr | Listing 4 3 May 26, 2026 $390,000 Mar 21, 2024 $329,596
327 Lake Pride Dr | Listing 3 2 May 27, 2026 $309,000 Mar 21, 2024 $280,753
486 Lake Breeze Dr 3 2 May 26, 2026 $325,000 Jul 14, 2026 -
376 Lake Breeze Dr | Listing 3 2 May 26, 2026 $300,000 Mar 21, 2024 $263,059
320 Lake Breeze Dr | Listing 3 2 May 26, 2026 $285,000 Mar 21, 2024 $274,512
5544 Highland Rd | Listing 3 2 May 26, 2026 $499,900 Sep 25, 2024 $424,350
463 Lake Breeze Dr 3 2 May 26, 2026 $310,000 Jul 14, 2026 -
242 Lake Breeze Dr | Listing 3 2 May 26, 2026 $310,000 Dec 26, 2023 $275,941
362 College Hill Dr | Listing 4 2 May 26, 2026 $245,900 Jun 25, 2024 $246,974

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 70808

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Baton Rouge, LA area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in LA / 70808

Source: Walk Score

53/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

44/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 26/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 38/100.

Points of Interest near 5544 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Frequently Asked Questions for 5544 Highland Rd

Source: Realty.com

5544 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 in Burgin Property, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 is a single family listed at $499,900. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,190 sq. ft., built in 1796, 0.77 acre lot, $228 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 24 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this lis...

Realty.com has 24 photos of 5544 Highland Rd.

Our records indicate that 5544 Highland Rd was built in 1796.

The full address for this home is 5544 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

5544 Highland Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Thu November 16, 2023

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 26/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 38/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 5544 Highland Rd. Ebr Virtual Academy (Grades: PK - 12), Sherwood Middle Academic Academy (Grades: 6 - 8), Northdale Alternative Magnet Academy (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Re/max Professional (tel: 225-615-7755)
Listing agent: Dorsey Peek (tel: 225-773-0777) (#B02057)

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