5929 Menlo Dr

2,940 Sq. Ft.
$187 / Sq. Ft.
2,940
Sq. Ft.
$187
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Seller offering $10,000 toward buyer's closing costs and 1 year Home Warranty! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre partially fenced lot, originally two lots combined, just a short walk to Leeward Drive Park. Known for its large lots, mature trees, unbeatable proximity to LSU, and major medical centers, this neighborhood is a popular choice for many who value its quiet charm and central convenience....Seller offering $10,000 toward buyer's closing costs and 1 year Home Warranty! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre partially fenced lot, originally two lots combined, just a short walk to Leeward Drive Park. Known for its large lots, mature trees, unbeatable proximity to LSU, and major medical centers, this neighborhood is a popular choice for many who value its quiet charm and central convenience. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of entertaining living space, including a large sunroom, spacious family room, and additional living room. The property features multiple poured concrete pads for extra parking beyond the 2-car garage with attached storage, plus three decked walk-in attics, including an air-conditioned attic upstairs for year-round storage. Additional highlights include a 7-year-old roof, gas dryer connection, and peace of mind with a home that has never flooded and is not in a flood zone. With its prime location near LSU, the LSU Lakes, restaurants, and quiet tree-lined streets, this property offers the lifestyle University Acres is known for--space, convenience, and timeless character.
  1. Listed by Danielle F Musso • The Musso Group
    P: (225)-955-7300 C: (225)-955-7300 daniellemussorealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 5929 Menlo Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
University Acres
Zoning
Res Single Family Zone
LISTING UPDATED: 02/21/2026 11:00 AM

Property Details for 5929 Menlo Drive

StatusActive
MLS #BR2025021317
Days on Market106
Taxes-
HOA Fees$30 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Musso Group
Add your commute

Building Information for 5929 Menlo Drive

Stories2Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,876 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,680

Property Taxes

$193

HOA Dues

$3

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 5929 Menlo Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highland Road, take Sunset Blvd. to Menlo Dr., left on Menlo Dr., and the house is on the right.
  • Latitude: 30.39
  • Longitude: -91.15
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,961
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Garage, Other
  • Garage Sq Ft: 387
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 Amenities: Park, Subd Sidewalk
  • Association Fee: $30.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Legal Description: Ward: 1-3, Subdivision: University Acres, Lot: 12-A, Block: H. Lot 12-A Sq H, Cont 0.547 Acres, Resub Of Lots 11-14 Sq H University Acres, Located In Sec 46,T7s, R1e Resub 2021
  • Tax Lot: 12-A
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2940.0
  • Building Area Total: 3497.0
  • Living Area: 2940.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 168.34 x 302.80 x 72 x 189.47
  • Storage Sq Ft: 109
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 61
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Parcel Number: 30845352
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 51-75 Years
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting
  • Fencing: Full, Privacy, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Frontage Length: 16834
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Other, Wood
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Varied Heights, Inside Laundry, Attic Storage, Multiple Attics
  • Other Equipment: Garage Door Opener
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bonus (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Family (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1),Sunroom (L1)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Laminate

Property History for 5929 Menlo Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025021317

$549,900—
Jun 1, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2023003073

$575,000—
Feb 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2023003073

$590,000—
Jun 22, 2022

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2022005814

$614,999—
Apr 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2022005814

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025021317

$549,900
06/01/2023

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2023003073

$575,000
02/28/2023

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2023003073

$590,000
06/22/2022

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2022005814

$614,999
04/20/2022

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2022005814

$650,000

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

Public Records for 5929 Menlo Drive

Taxable ValueLand$12,500Additions$10,900Total$23,400
Tax Record2021$2,315 ($193 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size23,827 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN30845352

Schools near 5929 Menlo Drive

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
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Liberty 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.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

5929 Menlo Drive is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70808. This property was listed for sale on November 21, 2025 by The Musso Group, it's currently listed at $549,900. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include Highland Elementary School, Glasgow Middle School and Mckinley Senior High School. 5929 Menlo Drive is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,940 sqft single family home built in 1961.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of The Musso Group

The data relating to real estate listings on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of Multiple Listing Service of ROAM MLS, Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Association of REALTORS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listings provided by brokerages other than Compass are identified with the ROAM MLS, Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Association of REALTORS Logos. All Information Is Deemed Reliable But Is Not Guaranteed Accurate. All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ROAM MLS, Gulf Coast, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Association of REALTORS.Listing information Copyright© 2026 MLS of ROAM, Gulf Coast, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved.