540 DREHR AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
New Listing
$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:
6/09/2026
Last Modified:
6/10/2026
Overview
Description
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This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were recently sanded & refinished. The exterior was recently 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. 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, 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!
Listing Details MLS# BR2026010604
Listing Info
- Delayed Marketing
- No
- Listing Price
- 699000
- List Price/SqFt
- 157.01
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Modification Timestamp
- 2026-06-10T02:27:36Z
- Photo Modified
- 2026-06-09T22:10:02Z
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.
General Property Description
- # Bedrooms
- 4
- Baths - Full
- 3
- Baths - 1/2
- Yes
- Total Baths
- 3.1
- SqFt - Living
- 4452
- SqFt - Total
- 5208
- SqFt - Source
- Owner
- Stories
- 2
- SqFt - Covered Porch
- 258
- SqFt - Garage
- 498
- Year Built
- 1910
- Acres
- 0.14
- Acreage Range
- 0 - 0.5
- Lot Dimensions
- 44 x 120
- Mineral Rights
- Conveyed
- Pool on Subject Property
- No
Rooms
- Bedroom 1 Level
- Second
- Dining Room Level
- Second
- Exercise Room Level
- First
- Family Room Level
- First
- Kitchen Level
- Second
- Living Room Level
- Second
- Office Level
- First
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Second
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 3 Level
- First
- Bedroom 1
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Exercise Room
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Bedroom 3
- Yes
Originating Details
- Originating System ID
- ROAMP
- Originating System Key
- 2026010604
- Originating System Listing ID
- 2026010604
- Originating System Name
- ROAM Paragon
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.
More Information
Remarks & Misc
- Remarks
- This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were recently sanded & refinished. The exterior was recently 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. 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, 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
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Parking
- Garage
- Yes
Construction
- Frame
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Foundation
- Slab
- Yes
Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Yes
- Wood Burning
- Yes
Roof
- Composition
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
Interior
- 9+ Ft Ceiling
- Yes
- Double Vanity
- Yes
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Yes
Cooling
- 2 or More Units
- Yes
- Central Air
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Concrete
- Yes
- Vinyl Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Cooktop
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Utilities
- Gas: Entergy
- Yes
Countertops
- Granite
- Yes
Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- VA
- Yes
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
Utilities:
Gas: Entergy
Financing:
Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | 15.60 | 11.50 | Second | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 1 | 14.40 | 12.00 | Second | BEDROOM |
| Office | 14.40 | 12.00 | First | OFFICE |
| Bedroom 2 | 15.40 | 11.70 | Second | BEDROOM |
| Family Room | 29.00 | 25.00 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
| Living Room | 17.50 | 13.90 | Second | LIVING ROOM |
| Bedroom 3 | 15.40 | 11.70 | First | BEDROOM |
| Exercise Room | 15.10 | 13.30 | First | EXERCISE ROOM |
| Dining Room | 16.00 | 13.90 | Second | DINING ROOM |
| Kitchen | 17.90 | 13.30 | Second | KITCHEN |
IDX
Listing Office:
Summit Realtors, LLC
Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026
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