5968 College Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$499,900
Price
3
Beds
3,277 Sq. Ft.
$153 / Sq. Ft.
3,277
Sq. Ft.
$153
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass

Description

Prime location in Baton Rouge sitting on .659 acre. Open kitchen/breakfast with granite island, cooktop, wine ref and lots of windows to view the beautiful backyard. The den is rich with character (den addition by A hays Town) with built-in bookcases, exposed beams, fireplace and wall of sliding doors to rear yard. Wood flooring and fireplace in the living room with stunning window views. All bedrooms are very large with two on the bottom floor and one upstairs. The 500 sq ft cottage is lovely with...Prime location in Baton Rouge sitting on .659 acre. Open kitchen/breakfast with granite island, cooktop, wine ref and lots of windows to view the beautiful backyard. The den is rich with character (den addition by A hays Town) with built-in bookcases, exposed beams, fireplace and wall of sliding doors to rear yard. Wood flooring and fireplace in the living room with stunning window views. All bedrooms are very large with two on the bottom floor and one upstairs. The 500 sq ft cottage is lovely with a main living room, kitchen, bath and its own separate parking space. There is a separate workshop/storage building that mirrors the main home and the cottage. Yard has mature and lush landscaping. A must see!

Listing Agent

  1. Brenda Zeringue

    Brenda Zeringue

    Listing Agent

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Property Details for 5968 College Drive

Architectural Style
Acadian Style
Subdivision Name
Westdale
Zoning
Res Single Family Zone
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2025 02:29 PM

Property Details for 5968 College Drive

StatusActive
MLS #BR2025003872
Days on Market309
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

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Building Information for 5968 College Drive

Stories2Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,783 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,436

Property Taxes

$347

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5968 College Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Jefferson Highway to College Drive Home is located on the left inside the circle.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.13
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,935
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Detached, Off Street
  • Carport Sq Ft: 520
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:Y-1, Subdiv:Westdale. Lot Y-1, Cont. 0.659 Acres, Resub. Of Lots X,Y & Z Westdale. Resub. 2008.
  • Tax Lot: Y-1
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3277.0
  • Building Area Total: 4275.0
  • Living Area: 3277.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Storage Sq Ft: 264
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 214
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 00704458
  • 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: Atmos
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch
  • Fencing: Brick, Partial, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Guest House, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio: Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle, Asphalt, Slate
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Varied Heights, Crown Molding, Ice Maker, Inside Laundry
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detector, Wine Cooler
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Other
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA 2+ Closets,MBA Double Vanity,MBA Tub: Shower Combo
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Other (L2+)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite,Counters Solid Surface,Island

Property History for 5968 College Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025003872

$499,900—
Mar 4, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2023003981

$499,900—
Mar 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2023003981

$659,900—
Jan 8, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345858650

—
Jan 8, 2013

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201215936

—
Dec 4, 2012

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201215936

—
Nov 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201215936

$325,000—
Apr 21, 2012

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR201201358

$425,000—
Jan 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201201358

$425,000—
Sep 12, 2011

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #NO884139

$425,000—
Sep 12, 2011

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR201110324

$425,000—
Jul 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #NO884139

$425,000—
Jul 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201110324

$425,000—
Nov 19, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #300154403

—
Nov 19, 2010

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201016699

—
Nov 19, 2010

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201016699

$170,000—
Jun 2, 2010

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200917308

$300,000—
Dec 7, 2009

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200917241

$300,000—
Dec 1, 2009

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200917308

$300,000—
Dec 1, 2009

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200917241

$300,000—
Aug 23, 2008

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2007165526

$369,000—
Aug 1, 2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007165526

$499,900—
Nov 1, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250893353

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025003872

$499,900
03/04/2025

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2023003981

$499,900
03/14/2023

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2023003981

$659,900
01/08/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345858650

—
01/08/2013

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201215936

—
12/04/2012

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201215936

—
11/19/2012

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201215936

$325,000
04/21/2012

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR201201358

$425,000
01/28/2012

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201201358

$425,000
09/12/2011

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #NO884139

$425,000
09/12/2011

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR201110324

$425,000
07/25/2011

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #NO884139

$425,000
07/25/2011

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201110324

$425,000
11/19/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #300154403

—
11/19/2010

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201016699

—
11/19/2010

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201016699

$170,000
06/02/2010

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200917308

$300,000
12/07/2009

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR200917241

$300,000
12/01/2009

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200917308

$300,000
12/01/2009

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200917241

$300,000
08/23/2008

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2007165526

$369,000
08/01/2007

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2007165526

$499,900
11/01/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250893353

—

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

Public Records for 5968 College Drive

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$35,400Total$40,400
Tax Record2024$4,168 ($347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,750 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,750 SqFtLot Size28,706 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN704458

Schools near 5968 College Drive

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Westdale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Public - 9 to 12
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
PublicPK to 5

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 5968 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

5968 College Drive is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70806. This property was listed for sale on March 5, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $499,900. It has been on the market for a total of 309 days and was last sold on January 8, 2013. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include Lasalle Elementary School, Westdale Middle School and Baton Rouge Magnet High School. 5968 College Drive is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 3,277 sqft single family home built in 1935.

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