540 Drehr Ave

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$699,000
Price
4
Beds
4,452 Sq. Ft.
$157 / Sq. Ft.
4,452
Sq. Ft.
$157
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were just sanded & refinished & new vinyl plank flooring just installed on 1st floor, & the exterior was just repainted! There is a large galley-style kitchen w/ plenty of countertop & cabinet space. A Viking Professional gas range w/ a 4 burner & griddle cooktop & commercial hood, a stainless steel dishwasher & refrigerator & built-in microwave, as well as a butler's pantry w/ floor to ceiling...This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were just sanded & refinished & new vinyl plank flooring just installed on 1st floor, & the exterior was just repainted! There is a large galley-style kitchen w/ plenty of countertop & cabinet space. A Viking Professional gas range w/ a 4 burner & griddle cooktop & commercial hood, a stainless steel dishwasher & refrigerator & built-in microwave, as well as a butler's pantry w/ floor to ceiling cabinets are a dream come true for those who love to cook & entertain! The kitchen & the cozy breakfast room/sunroom are flooded with natural light! A wood-burning fireplace highlights the inviting formal living room, which flows into a large formal dining room with a lovely antique light fixture, offering fantastic entertaining spaces! Also upstairs are a primary suite w/ a large walk-in cedar-lined closet, custom vanity & custom walk-in shower. There are 2 other bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs offers a large home office, with plenty of room for 2 desks if more than 1 person works from home! Workout from home in the fitness/yoga room downstairs, just off the home office! This room would also make a great play room for children! Best of all is a 750 sq. ft. glorious art studio space, drenched in light, with a soaring cathedral ceiling. This amazing space could also function as a large family room/media room. The 1st floor has a 1 BDRM apt. that could be a rental or in-law suite! The art studio roof was replaced in 2024, & new insulation was added to the art studio. The home has a security system, new French drains & a sump pump. HVAC units recently replaced. Schedule your showing to view this beautiful & unique home TODAY! Magister commercial espresso machine in the butler's pantry is negotiable. Washer, dryer, 2 refrigerators & freezer to remain. Motivated sellers!
  1. Listed by Stephanie Clarke • Summit Realtors, LLC
    P: (225)-721-3244 C: (225)-721-3244 stephclarkerealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 540 Drehr Avenue

Architectural Style
New Orleans Style
Subdivision Name
Drehr Place
LISTING UPDATED: 01/04/2026 09:59 AM

Property Details for 540 Drehr Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #BR2025019472
Days on Market77
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

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Building Information for 540 Drehr Avenue

Stories2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,908 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,407

Property Taxes

$501

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 Drehr Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Government St. to Drehr. Home is the 3rd house on the RIGHT.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.16
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,910
  • In City Limits: 1
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51
Parking
  • Parking Features: 4+ Car, Garage, Off Street
  • Garage Sq Ft: 498
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: 1-1, SUBDIVISION: DREHR PLACE, LOT: 11-A, BLOCK: 1. 42 X 120 FT. RESUB. 1982.
  • Tax Lot: 11-A
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4452.0
  • Building Area Total: 5208.0
  • Living Area: 4452.0
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 44 x 120
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 258
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 144134
  • 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.
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Other, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Vinyl Tile Floor, Wood
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA Shower Only,MBA Walk-In Closets
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Exercise (L1),Family (L1),Office/Study (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Bedrm: Master (L2+),Dining Room Formal (L2+),Kitchen (L2+),Sunroom (L2+)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Cabinets Custom Built,Counters Granite

Property History for 540 Drehr Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025019472

$699,000—
Sep 20, 2025

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025008992

$699,000—
Jun 15, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025008992

$749,000—
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025008992

$759,000—
Jun 30, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311228810

—
Feb 6, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250862921

—
Feb 5, 2006

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2005112063

—
Jan 10, 2006

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2005112063

—
Nov 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2005112063

$359,000—
Nov 4, 2005

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200596929

$369,950—
Jul 1, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250845519

—
Jun 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200596929

$374,950—
Nov 8, 2003

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200351560

$374,900—
Jul 22, 2003

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200351560

$389,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025019472

$699,000
09/20/2025

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025008992

$699,000
06/15/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025008992

$749,000
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025008992

$759,000
06/30/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311228810

—
02/06/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250862921

—
02/05/2006

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2005112063

—
01/10/2006

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2005112063

—
11/09/2005

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2005112063

$359,000
11/04/2005

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200596929

$369,950
07/01/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250845519

—
06/09/2005

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200596929

$374,950
11/08/2003

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200351560

$374,900
07/22/2003

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200351560

$389,900

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

Public Records for 540 Drehr Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$44,000Total$49,000
Tax Record2024$6,007 ($501 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,450 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN144134

Schools near 540 Drehr Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
The Dufrocq School
Public - PK to 5
Westdale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mckinley Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
The Dufrocq School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Baton Rouge Magnet 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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More information about 540 Drehr Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

540 Drehr Avenue is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70806. This property was listed for sale on October 22, 2025 by Summit Realtors, LLC, it's currently listed at $699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 77 days and was last sold on June 30, 2011. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include The Dufrocq School, Westdale Middle School and Mckinley Senior High School. 540 Drehr Avenue is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,452 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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