452 CORNELL AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$1,250,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,648
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
13,504
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,250,000
List Date:
9/03/2025
Last Modified:
11/29/2025
Description
A "Crown Jewel" of College Town! Located on a large corner lot beneath a majestic oak tree, this four-bedroom three bath home blends timeless character and charm with modern comfort. This home has exceptional curb appeal with lush mature landscaping achieved overtime by Michael Hopping, landscape architect, is a vision! Guest parking leads to walkways and the welcoming entrance exuding understated elegance and sophistication. Enter the welcoming foyer into the spacious living room anchored by a warm fireplace that flows effortlessly into the dining room. The light filled sunroom/breakfast area is surrounded by windows overlooking the extraordinarily lushly landscaped backyard that creates a serene oasis. The charming, well-appointed kitchen features a freestanding Wolf range perfect for the discerning cook. The main level includes a bedroom and an office privately located and ideal for flexible living. Upstairs the primary bedroom and additional bedrooms offer comfort and privacy. Additional features include a detached 274 square-foot studio apartment and bath, a slate roof, copper, gutters, and a whole house generator. The current owner has lived in this meticulously kept home for 50 years and along with Helaine Moyse, interior decorator, have over time created something truly special. With its combination of location, character, and livability this home delivers a lifestyle of elegance, ease, and history in the heart of College Town at the gates of LSU
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More Information MLS# BR2025016946
Listing Info
List Price/SqFt: 427.06
Document Modified: 2025-09-26 14:11:14.299239
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-09-03
Listing Price: 1250000
Current Price: $1,250,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2025-11-29T04:32:35Z
Photo Modified: 2025-09-11T20:22:55Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
School District: East Baton Rouge
Legal Desc: Ward: 1-3, Subdivision: College Town, Lot: 4 +, Block: 12. Lot 4 And The East Or Adjacent 25Ft. Of Lot 3 Sq. 12 College Town,Meas. 100 Ft. Front On Cornell Ave.X 140 Ft. Along Yale Av. 1974.(96-8946)
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 140
SqFt - Living: 2927
SqFt - Source: Appraiser
SqFt - Total: 3648
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Assn Fee $: 75
SqFt - Garage: 447
Acreage Range: 0 - 0.5
Pool on Subject Property: No
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Total Baths: 3
Year Built: 1940
Acres: 0.31
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: A "Crown Jewel" of College Town! Located on a large corner lot beneath a majestic oak tree, this four-bedroom three bath home blends timeless character and charm with modern comfort. This home has exceptional curb appeal with lush mature landscaping achieved overtime by Michael Hopping, landscape architect, is a vision! Guest parking leads to walkways and the welcoming entrance exuding understated elegance and sophistication. Enter the welcoming foyer into the spacious living room anchored by a warm fireplace that flows effortlessly into the dining room. The light filled sunroom/breakfast area is surrounded by windows overlooking the extraordinarily lushly landscaped backyard that creates a serene oasis. The charming, well-appointed kitchen features a freestanding Wolf range perfect for the discerning cook. The main level includes a bedroom and an office privately located and ideal for flexible living. Upstairs the primary bedroom and additional bedrooms offer comfort and privacy. Additional features include a detached 274 square-foot studio apartment and bath, a slate roof, copper, gutters, and a whole house generator. The current owner has lived in this meticulously kept home for 50 years and along with Helaine Moyse, interior decorator, have over time created something truly special. With its combination of location, character, and livability this home delivers a lifestyle of elegance, ease, and history in the heart of College Town at the gates of LSU
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: GBRAR
Style
Traditional: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Parking
Garage: 1
Equipment
Generator: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Outside Light: 1
Patio
Open: 1
Fireplace
1 Fireplace: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior
Bookcases: 1
Crown Molding: 1
Cooling
2 or More Units: 1
Central Air: 1
Flooring
Slate: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Ice Machine: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Office: 1
Office Level: First
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6: 1
Bedroom 6 Level: Second
Bedroom 7: 1
Bedroom 7 Level: First
Bedroom 8: 1
Bedroom 8 Level: First
Fencing
Wood: 1
Lot
Corner: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Private Banking: 1
Reserved Item
Other - See Remarks: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMP
Originating System Key: 2025016946
Originating System Listing ID: 2025016946
Originating System Name: ROAM Paragon
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 452
Street Name: CORNELL AVE
Parish: East Baton Rouge
State: LA
Zip Code: 70808
Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Tax Assessment Number: 510963
Directions: Highland Rd to LSU Ave left on Yale, home is on the left (corner of Cornell Ave & Yale Ave)
Property Features
Style: Traditional
Siding: Wood
Parking: Garage
Construction: Frame
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Slate
Interior: Bookcases; Crown Molding
Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
Flooring: Slate; Tile; Wood
Heating: Central
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Ice Machine
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8
Equipment: Generator
Fencing: Wood
Lot: Corner
Patio: Open
Exterior: Outside Light
Reserved Item: Other - See Remarks
Financing: Cash; Conventional; Private Banking
Room Information
Bedroom 1
Length: 12.00
Width: 10.30
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 15.90
Width: 10.90
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Bedroom 2
Length: 13.10
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 3
Length: 13.10
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.60
Width: 13.10
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.10
Width: 16.30
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 18.00
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Bedroom 4
Length: 16.20
Width: 12.40
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 5
Length: 16.20
Width: 12.40
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 21.90
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Bedroom 6
Length: 12.00
Width: 10.30
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 7
Length: 13.10
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 8
Length: 13.10
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
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Listing Office:
Burns & Co., Inc.
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Last Updated: November - 29 - 2025
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