5540 Lanier Dr

$125,000
Price
1,068 Sq. Ft.
$117 / Sq. Ft.
1,068
Sq. Ft.
$117
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Well maintained home that sits on a large lot, Detached garage with washroom. Wonderful Tenants have occupied the home for 5 years... 7 minutes from the interstate and restaurants. Tenant in Place 12 month leaseWell maintained home that sits on a large lot, Detached garage with washroom. Wonderful Tenants have occupied the home for 5 years... 7 minutes from the interstate and restaurants. Tenant in Place 12 month lease
  1. Listed by Gretchen A Pennywell • Supreme
    P: (225)-267-7447 C: (225)-636-9600 penniemuzic@gmail.com

Property Details for 5540 Lanier Drive

Architectural Style
Cottage Style
Subdivision Name
Kildare
LISTING UPDATED: 01/07/2026 10:14 AM

Property Details for 5540 Lanier Drive

StatusActive
MLS #BR2024017505
Days on Market478
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1949
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

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Building Information for 5540 Lanier Drive

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$710 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$609

Property Taxes

$101

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5540 Lanier Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Greenwell Springs rd to Lanier ,House is on the left
  • Latitude: 30.50
  • Longitude: -91.11
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,949
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 22
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car
  • Carport Sq Ft: 75
  • Garage Sq Ft: 75
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: LOT 322-B W-B 2-1 Kildare Subdivision
  • Tax Lot: 322-B
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1068.0
  • Building Area Total: 1617.0
  • Living Area: 1068.0
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 43560
  • Storage Sq Ft: 99
  • Bonus Room Sq Ft: 300
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 1201239
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Negotiable
  • 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: Very Good
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: City/Parish
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Other, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Pool Private: No
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 1/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: No MBR features specified

Property History for 5540 Lanier Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$125,000—
May 12, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$130,000—
Oct 24, 2024

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$135,000—
Sep 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$140,000—
Jan 24, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638665013

—
Jan 23, 2019

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2018007269

—
Jan 21, 2019

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2018007269

—
Dec 1, 2018

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #NO2148706

$90,000—
May 3, 2018

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2018007269

$125,000—
Apr 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #NO2148706

$125,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$125,000
05/12/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$130,000
10/24/2024

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$135,000
09/17/2024

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2024017505

$140,000
01/24/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638665013

—
01/23/2019

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2018007269

—
01/21/2019

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2018007269

—
12/01/2018

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #NO2148706

$90,000
05/03/2018

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2018007269

$125,000
04/23/2018

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #NO2148706

$125,000

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

Public Records for 5540 Lanier Drive

Taxable ValueLand$862Additions$7,918Total$8,780
Tax Record2024$1,209 ($101 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1201239

Schools near 5540 Lanier Drive

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Merrydale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glen Oaks Senior High School
Public6 to 12

Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
PublicPK to 5

EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy
PublicPK 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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5540 Lanier Drive is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70812. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2024 by Supreme, it's currently listed at $125,000. It has been on the market for a total of 478 days and was last sold on January 24, 2019. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include Merrydale Elementary School, Glen Oaks Senior High School and Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence. 5540 Lanier Drive is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,068 sqft single family home built in 1949.

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