3161 Svendson Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

$1,495,000
Price
5
Beds
4,274 Sq. Ft.
$350 / Sq. Ft.
4,274
Sq. Ft.
$350
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located in the heart of Bocage, this beautifully updated home blends timeless Southern architecture with refined finishes. The home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, with travertine and heart of pine floors throughout the main living areas. The inviting living room features soaring tray-vaulted ceilings with reclaimed wood beams, a fireplace, and a wet bar with a leathered quartzite counter, along with three sets of French doors that fill the space with natural light and open to the patio and backyard....Located in the heart of Bocage, this beautifully updated home blends timeless Southern architecture with refined finishes. The home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, with travertine and heart of pine floors throughout the main living areas. The inviting living room features soaring tray-vaulted ceilings with reclaimed wood beams, a fireplace, and a wet bar with a leathered quartzite counter, along with three sets of French doors that fill the space with natural light and open to the patio and backyard. A large formal dining room provides an elegant setting for gatherings and entertaining. The kitchen is designed for gathering, featuring granite countertops, a stone backsplash, and an oversized island with seating, flowing seamlessly into the keeping and dining areas. The primary suite offers a spacious retreat, while the primary bath features dual vanities on opposite sides, a large walk-in shower, abundant storage, and a dedicated dressing area. Three additional bedrooms and two baths are located down a separate hallway on the first floor, thoughtfully split from the primary suite for added privacy. A suite above the garage is connected to the home's interior and provides exceptional flexibility with its own living area and full bath, making it ideal as a guest suite, second primary suite, or private living space. Additional features include a whole-house generator and a charming patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. A rare opportunity to own a distinctive home in one of Baton Rouge's most desirable neighborhoods.
  1. Listed by Gloria S Carter • Amelia Fine Homes LLC
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  2. Listed by Matt Chaney • Amelia Fine Homes LLC
    P: (225)-326-3085 C: (225)-326-3085 gloriasc1@gmail.com

Property Details for 3161 Svendson Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Jefferson Place
LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2026 12:21 PM

Property Details for 3161 Svendson Drive

StatusActive
MLS #BR2026003927
Days on Market15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Building Information for 3161 Svendson Drive

Stories1Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

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$8,098 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,255

Property Taxes

$843

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 3161 Svendson Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From JEFFERSON HWY turn on McCarroll RIGHT ON RICHARDS, RIGHT ON SVENDSON.
  • Latitude: 30.42
  • Longitude: -91.11
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,962
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Garage
  • Garage Sq Ft: 453
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: No
  • Tax Legal Description: Ward: 1-3, Subdivision: Jefferson Place, Lot: 224.
  • Tax Lot: 224
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4274.0
  • Building Area Total: 5042.0
  • Living Area: 4274.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 175
  • Storage Sq Ft: 73
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 242
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 901369
  • 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 and LAC.C. art. 2541. Please have buyer check appropriate section on P.A. entitled Waiver of Warranty."
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Generator: Whole House
  • Fencing: Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 4/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+)

Property History for 3161 Svendson Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2026003927

$1,495,000—
Sep 14, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555997278

—
Oct 2, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #341164466

—
Oct 2, 2012

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201206271

—
Sep 4, 2012

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201206271

—
May 2, 2012

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR201105331

$799,000—
May 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201206271

$739,900—
Apr 13, 2011

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201105331

$850,000—
Mar 27, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250930320

—
Mar 27, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250930320

—
Mar 27, 2008

Sold

ROAM MLS #NO723517

—
Mar 27, 2008

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2007177826

—
Mar 3, 2008

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #NO723517

—
Mar 3, 2008

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2007177826

—
Dec 20, 2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #NO723517

$455,000—
Dec 20, 2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007177826

$455,000—
Jun 14, 2007

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2007160187

$449,000—
Jun 11, 2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007160187

$449,000—
Mar 23, 2007

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2007149992

$454,900—
Mar 2, 2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007149992

$460,000—
Nov 10, 2006

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2006137118

$460,000—
Sep 25, 2006

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2006137118

$460,000—
Oct 15, 2003

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR200351754

—
Sep 16, 2003

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR200351754

—
Jul 28, 2003

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200351754

$400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2026003927

$1,495,000
09/14/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555997278

—
10/02/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #341164466

—
10/02/2012

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201206271

—
09/04/2012

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201206271

—
05/02/2012

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR201105331

$799,000
05/02/2012

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201206271

$739,900
04/13/2011

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201105331

$850,000
03/27/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250930320

—
03/27/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250930320

—
03/27/2008

Sold

ROAM MLS #NO723517

—
03/27/2008

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2007177826

—
03/03/2008

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #NO723517

—
03/03/2008

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2007177826

—
12/20/2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #NO723517

$455,000
12/20/2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007177826

$455,000
06/14/2007

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2007160187

$449,000
06/11/2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007160187

$449,000
03/23/2007

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2007149992

$454,900
03/02/2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007149992

$460,000
11/10/2006

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2006137118

$460,000
09/25/2006

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2006137118

$460,000
10/15/2003

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR200351754

—
09/16/2003

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR200351754

—
07/28/2003

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200351754

$400,000

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

Public Records for 3161 Svendson Drive

Taxable ValueLand$11,000Additions$77,500Total$88,500
Tax Record2024$10,114 ($843 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,181 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,181 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN901369

Schools near 3161 Svendson Drive

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Westdale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Liberty High School
Public - 9 to 12
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
PublicPK to 5

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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More information about 3161 Svendson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

3161 Svendson Drive is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70809. This property was listed for sale on March 5, 2026 by Amelia Fine Homes LLC, it's currently listed at $1,495,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on September 14, 2015. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include Lasalle Elementary School, Westdale Middle School and Liberty High School. 3161 Svendson Drive is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,274 sqft single family home built in 1962.

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