540 DREHR AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (MLS# BR2026010604)

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

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, w ...

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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