305 Cornell Ave

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

$1,319,000
Price
4
Beds
4,223 Sq. Ft.
$312 / Sq. Ft.
4,223
Sq. Ft.
$312
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By CompassPending
Listed By CompassPending

Description

STUNNING - This remarkable residence exudes Southern elegance and offers a rare opportunity to own a truly timeless College Town home. Beautifully appointed and set on a premier corner lot, this 2-story residence blends classic architecture with modern updates, featuring a gracious brick front porch, oak floors, arched openings, and designer touches by McMillin Interiors throughout. The thoughtful floorplan includes 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a custom bar, and a dedicated office, creating exceptional...STUNNING - This remarkable residence exudes Southern elegance and offers a rare opportunity to own a truly timeless College Town home. Beautifully appointed and set on a premier corner lot, this 2-story residence blends classic architecture with modern updates, featuring a gracious brick front porch, oak floors, arched openings, and designer touches by McMillin Interiors throughout. The thoughtful floorplan includes 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a custom bar, and a dedicated office, creating exceptional spaces for both everyday living and elevated entertaining. The inviting living and formal dining rooms each showcase wood-burning fireplaces and overlook the porches and brick courtyard. A fabulous custom bar opens directly to the courtyard for seamless indoor-outdoor gatherings. The chef's kitchen features a beadboard ceiling, granite island, stainless appliances, gas cooktop with hood, and double oven. The spacious primary suite offers a private screened porch and an adjoining office with access to the backyard. The ensuite bath includes travertine finishes, double vanities, a walk-in shower, soaking tub, and a large custom closet. A second downstairs bedroom features its own ensuite bath. Upstairs, a generous den connects two private ensuite bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and beautifully updated baths. Outdoor living is exceptional with a fenced yard, lush green space, New Orleans-style brick courtyard, covered porches, and a full outdoor kitchen with sugar kettle, built-in grill, sink, and Green Egg. The seller has invested $300K+ in the last 4 years adding significant improvements, including new Jeld-Wen windows upstairs, a two-car garage with EV charging, all-new gutters and drainage, a side-entry circle drive with stone and brick wall, a new slate front walkway, and low-maintenance composite decking on porches. All in an unbeatable location--walk to Tiger Stadium, LSU Lakes, parks.

Property Details for 305 Cornell Avenue

Architectural Style
Cottage Style
Subdivision Name
College Town
Zoning
Res Single Family Zone
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 02:57 PM

Property Details for 305 Cornell Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #BR2025021112
Days on Market28
Taxes-
HOA Fees$150 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 305 Cornell Avenue

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,421 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,518

Property Taxes

$891

HOA Dues

$13

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Property Information for 305 Cornell Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Exit Acadian from I-10, Acadian to Stanford, pass the LSU Lakes enter College Town, From LSU Avenue, take a right on Emory, The home is on the corner of Emory and Cornell.
  • Latitude: 30.40
  • Longitude: -91.17
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,950
  • In City Limits: 1
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Parking
  • Parking Features: 4+ Car, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, Other, Limestone Surface
School Information
  • School District: East Baton Rouge
  • High School: East Baton Rouge
  • Elementary School: East Baton Rouge
  • Middle School: East Baton Rouge
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $150.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: COLLEGETOWN, LOT: 10, BLOCK: 8.
  • Tax Lot: 10
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4223.0
  • Building Area Total: 4899.0
  • Living Area: 4223.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75X140
  • Storage Sq Ft: 100
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 576
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 650277
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 51-75 Years
  • Spec List Type Disclosure: Sellers elect to sell property with full waiver of warranty & Redhibition rights at Act of Sale per LAC. C art 2520 LAC.C. art 2541. Please have buyer check appropriate section on P.A. entitled Waiver of Warranty.
  • Overall Condition: Average
Utilities
  • Sewer: Comm. Sewer
  • Water Source: Comm. Water
  • GS Utilities Gas: Atmos
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding, Frame, Other
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fencing: Full, Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Brick, Patio: Open, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Double Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Wall Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Multi Units
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling 9'+, Inside Laundry
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Keeping, Kitchen, Office, Game Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 4/1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: PRIMARY BEDROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 20X15
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Description: PRIMARY BATHROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 17X11
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Description: BEDROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 12X12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Description: BEDROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 12X12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Description: BEDROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 12X12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Description: KITCHEN
  • Room Dimensions: 12x21
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Description: KEEPING ROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Keeping Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: DINING ROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 12.8x20
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA Multi-Head Shower,MBA Separate Shower,MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking,MBA Walk-In Closets
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Keeping (L1),Kitchen (L1),Office/Study (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bonus (L2+),Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Bath: Full (L2+),Recreation-Game Rm (L2+)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite,Island,Pantry

Property History for 305 Cornell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025021112

—
Nov 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025021112

$1,319,000—
Dec 6, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1478790920

—
Dec 6, 2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2021016412

—
Oct 24, 2021

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2021016412

—
Oct 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2021016412

$985,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025021112

—
11/17/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025021112

$1,319,000
12/06/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1478790920

—
12/06/2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2021016412

—
10/24/2021

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2021016412

—
10/21/2021

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2021016412

$985,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 305 Cornell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,500Additions$88,080Total$93,580
Tax Record2024$10,687 ($891 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,181 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,181 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN650277

Schools near 305 Cornell Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
University Terrace Elementary School
Public - 4 to 5
Glasgow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mckinley Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Liberty High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
University Terrace Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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