5290 Highland Road

Closed 1/9/26
Closed 1/9/26
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Last List Price
$135,000
2 beds1,387 sqft$97/sqft
5290 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/09/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bridget M Lewis • Goodwood Realty
    P: (225) 810-2979 C: (225) 810-2979 bridget@goodwoodrealty.com

Property Details for 5290 Highland Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
BR2025015604
Days on Market
108
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Rural Tract (No Subd)
Zoning
Res Single Family Zone

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$122,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

86.9%

Baton Rouge, LA

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1270 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$156,000 | 1318 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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Square Feet
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1318 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$120,000 | 1517 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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$120,000

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1517 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$129,900 | 1446 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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1446 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$123,500 | 1550 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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1550 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$139,900 | 2142 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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$139,900

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2142 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$165,000 | 1578 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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$165,000

Sold 10/21/24

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Square Feet
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1578 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$134,900 | 1557 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
1/8
8

$134,900

Sold 03/31/25

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1557 Sharlo Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$139,900 | 2450 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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$139,900

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Square Feet
0.1
Acres

2450 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

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Building Information for 5290 Highland Road

Stories1Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

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Property Information for 5290 Highland Road

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

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

Public Records for 5290 Highland Road

Taxable ValueLand$123Additions$370Total$493
Tax Record2025$60 ($5 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size8,669 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN790265

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5290 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$135,000
2
1,387
10,018
5296 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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1,272
36,138
5270 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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–
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1,162
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5298 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$2,836,364
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12,276
45,302
5240 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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–
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3,286
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5295 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$1,230,000
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