Sold
Last List Price
3 beds2,190 sqft$240/sqft
5544 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.77 acresLot Size
1796Year Built
$240/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is an original raised Louisiana Creole house built in the late 19th century and moved to its current location in 1985. Famed architect A. Hayes Town designed an addition with 2 primary bedrooms and baths walking out onto a shared balcony overlooking Bayou Fountain. The main house is made of Cypress and contains many of its original mud and moss over stakes walls (bousillage).... and is held together with pegs, not nails. The attic contains a Norman truss and the roof is split cedar shingles....This is an original raised Louisiana Creole house built in the late 19th century and moved to its current location in 1985. Famed architect A. Hayes Town designed an addition with 2 primary bedrooms and baths walking out onto a shared balcony overlooking Bayou Fountain. The main house is made of Cypress and contains many of its original mud and moss over stakes walls (bousillage).... and is held together with pegs, not nails. The attic contains a Norman truss and the roof is split cedar shingles. The floor plan is typical of Creole vernacular architecture with rooms arranged side by side and no corridors. The house has double sided fireplaces, 10.5 foot ceilings, odd planked cypress board floors. The dining room, living room and original bedroom have wood board ceilings and easy access to the kitchen. You'll relax when you climb the front steps and take a deep breath to enjoy the ambiance of this historical home on The National Register. (See attachments for survey and more historical data) This house would make an awesome AirBnB as well. The ADJACENT LOT is available to the purchaser of this home.
  • Listed by: Dorsey S Peek 225.773.0777 sold@dorseypeek.com • RE/MAX Professional
  • Listed by: Keaton Dubois 225.615.7755 lisa@thelandersteam.com • RE/MAX Professional
Listing closed: 02/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2023018831

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Property Information for 5544 Highland Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Creole French Colonial
  • Subdivision Name: Burgin Property
  • Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1796
  • Lot Size: 0.77 AC / 33,541 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Lee to Highland, house will be on your right backing to Bayou Fountain
  • Latitude: 30.39
  • Longitude: -91.16
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,796
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, No Covered Parking, Off Street, Gravel
  • Carport Sq Ft: 385
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, LOT:EE, SUBDIV:BURGIN PROPERTY. LOT EE, RESUB. OF LOTS 3, 4, AND 5 OF SUB. OF THE BURGIN PROPERTY IN SECS. 45 AND 46, T7S, R1E.
  • Tax Lot: EE
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2190.0
  • Building Area Total: 3112.0
  • Living Area: 2190.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.77
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100x345.9x98.55x325.9
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 537
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 622168
  • 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: Average
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Laundry Room, Porch, Storm Shutters
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Wood
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Attic Access, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Inside Laundry, Walk-Up Attic
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Tub: Shower Combo
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Sunroom (L1)

Property History for 5544 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527260968

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Feb 16, 2024

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2023018831

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Jan 10, 2024

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2023018831

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527260968

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02/16/2024

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2023018831

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01/10/2024

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2023018831

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Public Records for 5544 Highland Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,250Additions$31,880Total$40,130
Tax Record2025$4,920 ($410 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN622168

Schools near 5544 Highland Road

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Highland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Helix Aviation Academy
CharterK to 9

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