5929 MENLO DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$549,900
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
2.1
Square Footage:
3,497
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
23,958
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$549,900
List Date:
11/21/2025
Last Modified:
12/22/2025
Description
Seller offering $10,000 toward buyer's closing costs and 1 year Home Warranty! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre fully fenced lot--originally two lots combined--just a short walk to Leeward Drive Park. Known for its large lots, mature trees, unbeatable proximity to LSU, and major medical centers, this neighborhood is a popular choice for many who value its quiet charm and central convenience. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of entertaining living space, including a large sunroom, spacious family room, and additional living room. The property features multiple poured concrete pads for extra parking beyond the 2-car garage with attached storage, plus three decked walk-in attics, including an air-conditioned attic upstairs for year-round storage. Additional highlights include a 7-year-old roof, gas dryer connection, and peace of mind with a home that has never flooded and is not in a flood zone. With its prime location near LSU, the LSU Lakes, restaurants, and quiet tree-lined streets, this property offers the lifestyle University Acres is known for--space, convenience, and timeless character.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# BR2025021317
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 187.04
Document Modified: 2025-11-21 15:29:28.506992
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-11-21
Listing Price: 549900
Current Price: $549,900
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2025-12-22T15:46:36Z
Photo Modified: 2025-11-21T21:34:32Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
School District: East Baton Rouge
Legal Desc: Ward: 1-3, Subdivision: University Acres, Lot: 12-A, Block: H. Lot 12-A Sq H, Cont 0.547 Acres, Resub Of Lots 11-14 Sq H University Acres, Located In Sec 46,T7s, R1e Resub 2021
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 168.34 x 302.80 x 72 x 189.47
Stories: 2
SqFt - Living: 2940
SqFt - Source: Appraiser
SqFt - Total: 3497
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Assn Fee $: 30
Assn Fee Terms: Yearly
SqFt - Covered Porch: 61
SqFt - Storage: 109
SqFt - Garage: 387
Acreage Range: 0.51 - 0.99
Pool on Subject Property: No
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total Baths: 2.1
Year Built: 1961
Acres: 0.55
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Seller offering $10,000 toward buyer's closing costs and 1 year Home Warranty! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre fully fenced lot--originally two lots combined--just a short walk to Leeward Drive Park. Known for its large lots, mature trees, unbeatable proximity to LSU, and major medical centers, this neighborhood is a popular choice for many who value its quiet charm and central convenience. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of entertaining living space, including a large sunroom, spacious family room, and additional living room. The property features multiple poured concrete pads for extra parking beyond the 2-car garage with attached storage, plus three decked walk-in attics, including an air-conditioned attic upstairs for year-round storage. Additional highlights include a 7-year-old roof, gas dryer connection, and peace of mind with a home that has never flooded and is not in a flood zone. With its prime location near LSU, the LSU Lakes, restaurants, and quiet tree-lined streets, this property offers the lifestyle University Acres is known for--space, convenience, and timeless character.
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: GBRAR
Style
Traditional: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Parking
Garage: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Frame: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Outside Light: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior
9+ Ft Ceiling: 1
Attic Access: 1
Bookcases: 1
Electric Dryer Con: 1
Electric Stove Con: 1
Electric Washer Con: 1
Varied Ceiling Heights: 1
Cooling
2 or More Units: 1
Central Air: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Utilities
Gas: Entergy: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bonus Room: 1
Bonus Room Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Foyer: 1
Foyer Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: First
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: First
Bedroom 6: 1
Bedroom 6 Level: First
Amenities
Park: 1
Fencing
Full: 1
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Other Structures
Workshop: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMP
Originating System Key: 2025021317
Originating System Listing ID: 2025021317
Originating System Name: ROAM Paragon
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 5929
Street Name: MENLO DR
Parish: East Baton Rouge
State: LA
Zip Code: 70808
Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Tax Assessment Number: 30845352
Directions: From Highland Road, take Sunset Blvd. to Menlo Dr., left on Menlo Dr., and the house is on the right.
Property Features
Style: Traditional
Siding: Wood
Parking: Garage
Construction: Brick; Frame
Foundation: Slab
Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Attic Access; Bookcases; Electric Dryer Con; Electric Stove Con; Electric Washer Con; Varied Ceiling Heights
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood; Other
Heating: Central
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Microwave
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6
Fencing: Full; Privacy; Wood
Amenities: Park
Exterior: Outside Light
Other Structures: Workshop
Utilities: Gas: Entergy
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA
Room Information
Kitchen
Length: 10.30
Width: 10.80
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 10.30
Width: 10.80
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Dining Room
Length: 12.40
Width: 12.90
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Dining Room
Length: 12.40
Width: 12.90
Level: First
Remarks: DINING ROOM
Bedroom 1
Length: 11.90
Width: 15.30
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Family Room
Length: 24.00
Width: 12.50
Level: First
Remarks: FAMILY ROOM
Family Room
Length: 24.00
Width: 12.50
Level: First
Remarks: FAMILY ROOM
Living Room
Length: 19.70
Width: 15.50
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Living Room
Length: 19.70
Width: 15.50
Level: First
Remarks: LIVING ROOM
Foyer
Length: 7.10
Width: 6.00
Level: First
Remarks: FOYER
Foyer
Length: 7.10
Width: 6.00
Level: First
Remarks: FOYER
Bedroom 2
Length: 11.90
Width: 9.50
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 3
Length: 14.10
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 16.40
Width: 10.80
Level: First
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 16.40
Width: 10.80
Level: First
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bedroom 4
Length: 14.10
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 14.90
Width: 14.90
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 14.90
Width: 14.90
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Bedroom 5
Length: 11.90
Width: 9.50
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 6
Length: 11.90
Width: 15.30
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Documents
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Listing Office:
The Musso Group
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Last Updated: December - 22 - 2025
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