5290 Highland Road

Closed 1/9/26
Closed 1/9/26
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Sold
Last List Price
$135,000
2 beds1,387 sqft

5290 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1939Year Built
$97/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Back on the market due to buyer's inability to obrain financing! This charming fixer-upper is located on the highly desirable Highland Road and features two-bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious family room, eat-in kitchen AND a bonus room - perfect for an office or play area. While the home is in need of restoration, it offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add personal touches and build equity. Located within walking distance to local stores and minutes away from LSU,...Back on the market due to buyer's inability to obrain financing! This charming fixer-upper is located on the highly desirable Highland Road and features two-bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious family room, eat-in kitchen AND a bonus room - perfect for an office or play area. While the home is in need of restoration, it offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add personal touches and build equity. Located within walking distance to local stores and minutes away from LSU, this one is too good to miss! Don't miss the chance to bring this home back to life!
  • Listed by: Bridget M Lewis 225.810.2979 bridget@goodwoodrealty.com • Goodwood Realty
Listing closed: 01/09/2026 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2025015604
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Property Information for 5290 Highland Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • County: East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Architectural Style: Traditional Style
  • Subdivision Name: Rural Tract (No Subd)
  • Zoning: Res Single Family Zone

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Staring Lane, right onto Highland Road. House on the left.
  • Latitude: 30.39
  • Longitude: -91.16
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,939
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car
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: A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE HENRY VENS TRACT IN SEC. 70, T7S, R1W. BEGINNING AT A PIPE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND RD., AND RUN N 48 DEG. 12 DEG. W 42 FT. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND RD., THEN S 48 DEG. 11' W 209 FT.; S 48 DEG. 12
  • Tax Lot: B

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1387.0
  • Building Area Total: 1503.0
  • Living Area: 1387.0
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 217 x 42
  • Storage Sq Ft: 52
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 64
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 632279
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 76 + 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. Currently Damaged.
  • Overall Condition: Poor
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: None

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: None
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Closet-Master, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/

Room Information

Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bonus (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Closet-Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1)

Property History for 5290 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2025015604

—
Dec 7, 2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025015604

—
Aug 29, 2025

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025008835

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2025015604

—
12/07/2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025015604

—
08/29/2025

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025008835

$135,000

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Public records

5290 Highland Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

8,669 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

EAST BATON ROUGE

APN

790265

Schools near 5290 Highland Road

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
McKinley Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Glasgow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mckinley Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
McKinley Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Arlington Preparatory Academy
Public6 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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