8859 Bayside Ave

$379,000
Price
4
Beds
2,773 Sq. Ft.
$137 / Sq. Ft.
2,773
Sq. Ft.
$137
per Sq. Ft.

Description

NEW October 2025 ROOF! This beautiful and spacious two story 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the desirable Tara neighborhood is everything you've been waiting for. Nestled on a large lot, the home features a rear two-car carport and a classic brick walkway leading to elegant double glass front doors. Step inside to a welcoming foyer with heart pine wood floors. Straight ahead is a spacious living room featuring a brick wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy gatherings and ample built in's for all...NEW October 2025 ROOF! This beautiful and spacious two story 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the desirable Tara neighborhood is everything you've been waiting for. Nestled on a large lot, the home features a rear two-car carport and a classic brick walkway leading to elegant double glass front doors. Step inside to a welcoming foyer with heart pine wood floors. Straight ahead is a spacious living room featuring a brick wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy gatherings and ample built in's for all your storage needs. There are two bedrooms downstairs, the guest bedroom and the primary suite. The primary suite has a completely updated en-suite bath with double vanities, a large soaking tub, a stunning oversized walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in master closet. The kitchen, located just off the living area, offers warm cypress cabinetry, a porcelain sink, a island with seating, and an adjacent breakfast area. The large formal dining room is seamlessly connected to the kitchen, creating an ideal layout for entertaining. The laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen along with the half bathroom for guests. Upstairs, a versatile loft landing leads to two additional bedrooms with a large double vanity bathroom. The bedrooms both have charming bay window seating that overlook the beautifully landscaped front yard with mature magnolia trees. The backyard is designed for outdoor enjoyment, featuring a large patio, a palm tree and a convenient storage room off the carport. Schedule your private tour today and experience all this Tara gem has to offer!
  1. Listed by Sara Hart • Engel & Volkers Baton Rouge
    P: (225)-331-8011 C: (337)-591-4862 soldbysarahart@gmail.com

Property Details for 8859 Bayside Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Tara
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 07:54 AM

Property Details for 8859 Bayside Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #BR2025012133
Days on Market184
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1978
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

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Building Information for 8859 Bayside Avenue

Stories2Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,105 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,873

Property Taxes

$232

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8859 Bayside Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Goodwood or Old Hammond, take Tara Blvd to Trinity ,left at Oakley, right at Bayside. Home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.09
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,978
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
Parking
  • Parking Features: 3 Car, Carport Rear
  • Carport Sq Ft: 534
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 94 Tara Subdivision
  • Tax Lot: 94
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2773.0
  • Building Area Total: 3432.0
  • Living Area: 2773.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 90x135
  • Storage Sq Ft: 125
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 898783
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 41-50 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: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA Separate Shower,MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking,MBA Walk-In Closets
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Loft (L2+)

Property History for 8859 Bayside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$379,000—
Dec 1, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$389,000—
Nov 9, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$399,000—
Oct 22, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$410,000—
Aug 12, 2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$420,000—
Jun 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$430,000—
Jun 28, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356684438

—
Jun 28, 2013

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201306498

—
May 24, 2013

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201306498

—
May 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201306498

$289,000—
Nov 23, 2008

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2008191417

$324,900—
May 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2008191417

$324,900—
May 23, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250871639

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$379,000
12/01/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$389,000
11/09/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$399,000
10/22/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$410,000
08/12/2025

Price Change

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$420,000
06/28/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025012133

$430,000
06/28/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356684438

—
06/28/2013

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201306498

—
05/24/2013

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201306498

—
05/02/2013

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR201306498

$289,000
11/23/2008

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2008191417

$324,900
05/22/2008

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2008191417

$324,900
05/23/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250871639

—

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

Public Records for 8859 Bayside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,000Additions$25,000Total$28,000
Tax Record2024$2,783 ($232 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,146 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,146 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN898783

Schools near 8859 Bayside Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - K to 10
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

IDEA Bridge
CharterK to 10

BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
CharterK 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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8859 Bayside Avenue is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70806. This property was listed for sale on June 28, 2025 by Engel & Volkers Baton Rouge, it's currently listed at $379,000. It has been on the market for a total of 184 days and was last sold on June 28, 2013. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include Lasalle Elementary School, Westdale Middle School and IDEA Bridge. 8859 Bayside Avenue is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,773 sqft single family home built in 1978.

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