540 DREHR AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$699,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3.1
Square Footage:
5,208
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
6,098
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$699,000
List Date:
10/22/2025
Last Modified:
1/04/2026
Description
This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were just sanded & refinished & new vinyl plank flooring just installed on 1st floor, & the exterior was just repainted! There is a large galley-style kitchen w/ plenty of countertop & cabinet space. A Viking Professional gas range w/ a 4 burner & griddle cooktop & commercial hood, a stainless steel dishwasher & refrigerator & built-in microwave, as well as a butler's pantry w/ floor to ceiling cabinets are a dream come true for those who love to cook & entertain! The kitchen & the cozy breakfast room/sunroom are flooded with natural light! A wood-burning fireplace highlights the inviting formal living room, which flows into a large formal dining room with a lovely antique light fixture, offering fantastic entertaining spaces! Also upstairs are a primary suite w/ a large walk-in cedar-lined closet, custom vanity & custom walk-in shower. There are 2 other bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs offers a large home office, with plenty of room for 2 desks if more than 1 person works from home! Workout from home in the fitness/yoga room downstairs, just off the home office! This room would also make a great play room for children! Best of all is a 750 sq. ft. glorious art studio space, drenched in light, with a soaring cathedral ceiling. This amazing space could also function as a large family room/media room. The 1st floor has a 1 BDRM apt. that could be a rental or in-law suite! The art studio roof was replaced in 2024, & new insulation was added to the art studio. The home has a security system, new French drains & a sump pump. HVAC units recently replaced. Schedule your showing to view this beautiful & unique home TODAY! Magister commercial espresso machine in the butler's pantry is negotiable. Washer, dryer, 2 refrigerators & freezer to remain. MOTIVATED SELLERS!
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More Information MLS# BR2025019472
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 157.01
Document Modified: 2025-11-28 22:35:09.784053
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-10-22
Listing Price: 699000
Current Price: $699,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2026-01-04T16:00:43Z
Photo Modified: 2025-11-29T04:40:16Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
School District: East Baton Rouge
Legal Desc: WARD: 1-1, SUBDIVISION: DREHR PLACE, LOT: 11-A, BLOCK: 1. 42 X 120 FT. RESUB. 1982.
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 44 x 120
Stories: 2
SqFt - Living: 4452
SqFt - Source: Owner
SqFt - Total: 5208
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
SqFt - Covered Porch: 258
SqFt - Garage: 498
Acreage Range: 0 - 0.5
Pool on Subject Property: No
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total Baths: 3.1
Year Built: 1910
Acres: 0.14
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were just sanded & refinished & new vinyl plank flooring just installed on 1st floor, & the exterior was just repainted! There is a large galley-style kitchen w/ plenty of countertop & cabinet space. A Viking Professional gas range w/ a 4 burner & griddle cooktop & commercial hood, a stainless steel dishwasher & refrigerator & built-in microwave, as well as a butler's pantry w/ floor to ceiling cabinets are a dream come true for those who love to cook & entertain! The kitchen & the cozy breakfast room/sunroom are flooded with natural light! A wood-burning fireplace highlights the inviting formal living room, which flows into a large formal dining room with a lovely antique light fixture, offering fantastic entertaining spaces! Also upstairs are a primary suite w/ a large walk-in cedar-lined closet, custom vanity & custom walk-in shower. There are 2 other bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs offers a large home office, with plenty of room for 2 desks if more than 1 person works from home! Workout from home in the fitness/yoga room downstairs, just off the home office! This room would also make a great play room for children! Best of all is a 750 sq. ft. glorious art studio space, drenched in light, with a soaring cathedral ceiling. This amazing space could also function as a large family room/media room. The 1st floor has a 1 BDRM apt. that could be a rental or in-law suite! The art studio roof was replaced in 2024, & new insulation was added to the art studio. The home has a security system, new French drains & a sump pump. HVAC units recently replaced. Schedule your showing to view this beautiful & unique home TODAY! Magister commercial espresso machine in the butler's pantry is negotiable. Washer, dryer, 2 refrigerators & freezer to remain. MOTIVATED SELLERS!
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: GBRAR
Siding
Stucco: 1
Wood: 1
Parking
Garage: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Other: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Fireplace
2 Fireplaces: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior
9+ Ft Ceiling: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Cooling
2 or More Units: 1
Central Air: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Concrete: 1
Vinyl Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Utilities
Gas: Entergy: 1
Countertops
Granite: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: Second
Exercise Room: 1
Exercise Room Level: First
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Office: 1
Office Level: First
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6: 1
Bedroom 6 Level: First
Bedroom 7: 1
Bedroom 7 Level: Second
Bedroom 8: 1
Bedroom 8 Level: First
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMP
Originating System Key: 2025019472
Originating System Listing ID: 2025019472
Originating System Name: ROAM Paragon
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 540
Street Name: DREHR AVE
Parish: East Baton Rouge
State: LA
Zip Code: 70806
Area: EBR MLS Area 51
Tax Assessment Number: 144134
Directions: Government St. to Drehr. Home is the 3rd house on the RIGHT.
Property Features
Siding: Stucco; Wood
Parking: Garage
Construction: Frame; Other
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition
Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Double Vanity; Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces; Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Vinyl Tile; Wood
Heating: Central
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Countertops: Granite
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Exercise Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8
Utilities: Gas: Entergy
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA
Room Information
Bedroom 1
Length: 15.40
Width: 11.70
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Kitchen
Length: 17.90
Width: 13.30
Level: Second
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 17.90
Width: 13.30
Level: Second
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 17.90
Width: 13.30
Level: Second
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 17.90
Width: 13.30
Level: Second
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 17.90
Width: 13.30
Level: Second
Remarks: KITCHEN
Exercise Room
Length: 15.10
Width: 13.30
Level: First
Remarks: EXERCISE ROOM
Exercise Room
Length: 15.10
Width: 13.30
Level: First
Remarks: EXERCISE ROOM
Exercise Room
Length: 15.10
Width: 13.30
Level: First
Remarks: EXERCISE ROOM
Exercise Room
Length: 15.10
Width: 13.30
Level: First
Remarks: EXERCISE ROOM
Exercise Room
Length: 15.10
Width: 13.30
Level: First
Remarks: EXERCISE ROOM
Bedroom 2
Length: 14.40
Width: 12.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 3
Length: 14.40
Width: 12.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.60
Width: 11.50
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.60
Width: 11.50
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.60
Width: 11.50
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.60
Width: 11.50
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.60
Width: 11.50
Level: Second
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Bedroom 4
Length: 15.40
Width: 11.70
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 5
Length: 15.40
Width: 11.70
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Dining Room
Length: 16.00
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 16.00
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 16.00
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 16.00
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 16.00
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Office
Length: 14.40
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 14.40
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 14.40
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 14.40
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Office
Length: 14.40
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: OFFICE
Bedroom 6
Length: 15.40
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Family Room
Length: 29.00
Width: 25.00
Level: First
Remarks: FAMILY ROOM
Family Room
Length: 29.00
Width: 25.00
Level: First
Remarks: FAMILY ROOM
Family Room
Length: 29.00
Width: 25.00
Level: First
Remarks: FAMILY ROOM
Family Room
Length: 29.00
Width: 25.00
Level: First
Remarks: FAMILY ROOM
Family Room
Length: 29.00
Width: 25.00
Level: First
Remarks: FAMILY ROOM
Bedroom 7
Length: 15.40
Width: 11.70
Level: Second
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 8
Length: 15.40
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Living Room
Length: 17.50
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 17.50
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 17.50
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 17.50
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 17.50
Width: 13.90
Level: Second
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
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Listing Office:
Summit Realtors, LLC
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