5929 MENLO DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$524,900
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
2.1
Square Footage:
3,497
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
23,958
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$524,900
List Date:
3/08/2026
Last Modified:
4/21/2026
Overview
Description
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New Price! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre partially 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.
Listing Details MLS# BR2026004160
Listing Info
- Delayed Marketing
- No
- Listing Price
- 524900
- List Price/SqFt
- 178.54
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Document Modified
- 2026-04-21 13:12:04.195141
- Modification Timestamp
- 2026-04-21T18:12:47Z
- Photo Modified
- 2026-03-16T10:16:01Z
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.
General Property Description
- # Bedrooms
- 4
- Baths - Full
- 2
- Baths - 1/2
- Yes
- Total Baths
- 2.1
- SqFt - Living
- 2940
- SqFt - Total
- 3497
- SqFt - Source
- Appraiser
- Stories
- 2
- SqFt - Covered Porch
- 61
- SqFt - Storage
- 109
- SqFt - Garage
- 387
- Year Built
- 1961
- Acres
- 0.55
- Acreage Range
- 0.51 - 0.99
- Assn Fee $
- 30
- Assn Fee Terms
- Yearly
- Lot Dimensions
- 168.34 x 302.80 x 72 x 189.47
- Mineral Rights
- Conveyed
- Pool on Subject Property
- No
Rooms
- Bedroom 1 Level
- Second
- Bonus Room Level
- Second
- Dining Room Level
- First
- Family Room Level
- First
- Foyer Level
- First
- Kitchen Level
- First
- Living Room Level
- First
- Primary Bedroom Level
- First
- Bedroom 2 Level
- First
- Bedroom 3 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 4 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 5 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 6 Level
- First
- Bedroom 7 Level
- First
- Bedroom 8 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 1
- Yes
- Bonus Room
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Foyer
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Bedroom 3
- Yes
- Bedroom 4
- Yes
- Bedroom 5
- Yes
- Bedroom 6
- Yes
- Bedroom 7
- Yes
- Bedroom 8
- Yes
Originating Details
- Originating System ID
- ROAMP
- Originating System Key
- 2026004160
- Originating System Listing ID
- 2026004160
- Originating System Name
- ROAM Paragon
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
More Information
Remarks & Misc
- Remarks
- New Price! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre partially 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
- Yes
Siding
- Wood
- Yes
Parking
- Garage
- Yes
Construction
- Brick
- Yes
- Frame
- Yes
Foundation
- Slab
- Yes
Exterior
- Outside Light
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
Interior
- 9+ Ft Ceiling
- Yes
- Attic Access
- Yes
- Bookcases
- Yes
- Electric Dryer Con
- Yes
- Electric Stove Con
- Yes
- Electric Washer Con
- Yes
- Varied Ceiling Heights
- Yes
Cooling
- 2 or More Units
- Yes
- Central Air
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Electric Cooktop
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
Utilities
- Gas: Entergy
- Yes
Amenities
- Park
- Yes
Fencing
- Full
- Yes
- Privacy
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Other Structures
- Workshop
- Yes
Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- Rural Development
- Yes
- VA
- Yes
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; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8
Fencing:
Full; Privacy; Wood
Amenities:
Park
Exterior:
Outside Light
Other Structures:
Workshop
Utilities:
Gas: Entergy
Financing:
Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 7.10 | 6.00 | First | FOYER |
| Foyer | 7.10 | 6.00 | First | FOYER |
| Foyer | 7.10 | 6.00 | First | FOYER |
| Foyer | 7.10 | 6.00 | First | FOYER |
| Foyer | 7.10 | 6.00 | First | FOYER |
| Foyer | 7.10 | 6.00 | First | FOYER |
| Bedroom 1 | 14.10 | 11.70 | Second | BEDROOM |
| Living Room | 19.70 | 15.50 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Living Room | 19.70 | 15.50 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Living Room | 19.70 | 15.50 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Living Room | 19.70 | 15.50 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Living Room | 19.70 | 15.50 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Living Room | 19.70 | 15.50 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Bonus Room | 16.40 | 10.80 | First | BONUS ROOM |
| Bonus Room | 16.40 | 10.80 | Second | BONUS ROOM |
| Bonus Room | 16.40 | 10.80 | Second | BONUS ROOM |
| Bonus Room | 16.40 | 10.80 | Second | BONUS ROOM |
| Bonus Room | 16.40 | 10.80 | Second | BONUS ROOM |
| Bonus Room | 16.40 | 10.80 | Second | BONUS ROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.90 | 14.90 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.90 | 14.90 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.90 | 14.90 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.90 | 14.90 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.90 | 14.90 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.90 | 14.90 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Kitchen | 10.30 | 10.80 | First | KITCHEN |
| Kitchen | 10.30 | 10.80 | First | KITCHEN |
| Kitchen | 10.30 | 10.80 | First | KITCHEN |
| Kitchen | 10.30 | 10.80 | First | KITCHEN |
| Kitchen | 10.30 | 10.80 | First | KITCHEN |
| Kitchen | 10.30 | 10.80 | First | KITCHEN |
| Bedroom 2 | 11.90 | 9.50 | First | BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 3 | 14.10 | 11.70 | Second | BEDROOM |
| Dining Room | 12.40 | 12.90 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Dining Room | 12.40 | 12.90 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Dining Room | 12.40 | 12.90 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Dining Room | 12.40 | 12.90 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Dining Room | 12.40 | 12.90 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Dining Room | 12.40 | 12.90 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Family Room | 24.00 | 12.50 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
| Family Room | 24.00 | 12.50 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
| Family Room | 24.00 | 12.50 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
| Family Room | 24.00 | 12.50 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
| Family Room | 24.00 | 12.50 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
| Family Room | 24.00 | 12.50 | First | FAMILY ROOM |
| Bedroom 4 | 11.90 | 15.30 | Second | BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 5 | 11.90 | 15.30 | Second | BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 6 | 11.90 | 9.50 | First | BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 7 | 11.90 | 15.30 | First | BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 8 | 14.10 | 11.70 | Second | BEDROOM |
Documents
IDX
Listing Office:
The Musso Group
Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026
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