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Last List Price
5 beds4,258 sqft
7940 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
2019Year Built
$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to your dream home on historic Highland Road! This exquisite 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence is an entertainer's paradise and a family's haven, boasting luxurious features and modern amenities. The open floor plan showcases 20' accordion-style doors that fully open, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience ideal for entertainment. The outdoor oasis includes a stunning pool and hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, and an almost half-acre lot backing onto Bayou Fountain, providing a serene...Welcome to your dream home on historic Highland Road! This exquisite 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence is an entertainer's paradise and a family's haven, boasting luxurious features and modern amenities. The open floor plan showcases 20' accordion-style doors that fully open, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience ideal for entertainment. The outdoor oasis includes a stunning pool and hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, and an almost half-acre lot backing onto Bayou Fountain, providing a serene and picturesque setting. The state-of-the-art modern kitchen features a six-burner gas stove with pot filler, double wall ovens, two dishwashers, quartzite countertops, a walk-in pantry, and custom cabinetry. Additionally, the home includes a wine room and a whole-home generator. The private master wing offers a computer nook, a built-in vanity with an LED-lit mirror, a spacious master bathroom with a waterfall feature for the garden soaking tub, a custom walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead and body sprayers, and two large walk-in closets. The master bedroom provides tranquil views of the trees and bayou. On the opposite side of the house, you'll find two guest bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom. Toward the front of the home is an additional bedroom, which could also serve as an office, with an adjacent full bathroom. The home also boasts a versatile bonus room perfect for a playroom, media room, or home gym. Upstairs, next to the bonus room, is an additional bedroom and large bathroom. There is extensive storage throughout the home, including large hall closets, mudroom cabinetry, walk-in attic space, and a spacious storage room in the attached garage. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise on Highland Road. This home combines elegance, functionality, and the best of Louisiana's natural beauty. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and make this your forever home.
  • Listed by: Cristi M Ragusa 225.892.3296 cristiragusa@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty-First Choice
  • Listed by: Dominique Lewis 504.913.9562 juli@julijenkins.com • Keller Williams Realty-First Choice
Listing closed: 12/13/2024 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2024012104

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Property Information for 7940 Highland Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean Style
  • Subdivision Name: Rural Tract (No Subd)
  • Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Essen Ln./Staring Ln. to Highland Rd. and take a RIGHT. Go towards Kenilworth Pkwy. Past Albert Hart Dr. on the LEFT.
  • Latitude: 30.37
  • Longitude: -91.13
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 2,019
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Parking
  • Parking Features: 4+ Car, Garage
  • Garage Sq Ft: 651
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, Subdivision: Daigre Estate, Lot: C Pt. A Certain Tract On The Sw Side Of Highland Rd. Located In Sec. 65, T8s,R1e Starting At The Concretemonum Entwhere The Sec. Line Dividing Secs. 65 And 66, T8s, R1e, Crosses The Ne Side Of Highland Rd.N 54
  • Tax Lot: C Pt
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4258.0
  • Building Area Total: 5395.0
  • Living Area: 4258.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X215X107X171
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 486
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 610518
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 04-05 Years
  • Spec List Type Disclosure: For Special Sales Type "As Is", please include text in Special Sales Type Disclosure field: "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: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Hot Tub, Landscaped, Outdoor Kitchen, Lighting, Outdoor Speakers, Porch, Sprinkler System
  • Fencing: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab: Post Tension
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Ventless
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, Ceiling 9'+, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Varied Heights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ice Maker, Inside Laundry, Sound System
  • Other Equipment: Attic Fan, Garage Door Opener, Security System, Smoke Detector, Wine Cooler
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 4/1
Mobile Home
Mobile & Manufactured Home
  • Builder Name: JBS Construction And Development, LLC
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA 2+ Closets,MBA Double Vanity,MBA Dressing Area
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR 2+ Closets,MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Cathedral,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Sitting/Office Area,MBR Split,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Family (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bonus (L2+),Bedrm: Additional (L2+)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Solid Surface,Island,Pantry

Property History for 7940 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2024

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2024012104

—
Dec 2, 2024

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2024012104

—
Jun 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2024012104

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2024

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2024012104

—
12/02/2024

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2024012104

—
06/25/2024

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2024012104

$1,200,000

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Public Records for 7940 Highland Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,500Additions$88,180Total$100,680
Tax Record2025$11,558 ($963 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,650 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,650 SqFtLot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN610518

Schools near 7940 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
Magnolia Woods 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 7940 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$1,200,000
5
4,258
19,166
$635,000
4
2,423
14,374
$277,000
3
1,715
8,276
$300,000
3
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6,534
$282,000
3
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–
$387,500
4
2,025
6,621

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