5968 COLLEGE DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (MLS# BR2025003872)

5968 COLLEGE DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$499,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.1 Square Footage: 4,275 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,056 Status: Pending
Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 3/05/2025 Last Modified: 3/18/2026

Overview

Description

Prime location in Baton Rouge sitting on .659 acre. Open kitchen/breakfast with granite island, cooktop, wine ref and lots of windows to view the beautiful backyard. The den is rich with character (den addition by A hays Town) with built-in bookcases, exposed beams, fireplace and wall of sliding doors to rear yard. Wood flooring and fireplace in the living room with stunning window views. All bedrooms are very large with two on the bottom floor and one upstairs. The 500 sq ft cottage is lovely with a main living room, kitchen, bath and its own separate parking space. There is a separate workshop/storage building that mirrors the main home and the cottage. Yard has mature and lush landscaping. A must see!

Listing Details MLS# BR2025003872

Listing Info

Listing Price
499900
List Price/SqFt
152.55
Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached
No
Document Modified
2025-11-28 22:09:44.684104
Modification Timestamp
2026-03-18T15:58:36Z
Photo Modified
2026-03-02T16:04:26Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
5968
Street Name
COLLEGE DR
Parish
East Baton Rouge
State
LA
Zip Code
70806
Area
EBR MLS Area 61
Tax Assessment Number
00704458
Directions
Jefferson Highway to College Drive Home is located on the left inside the circle.

General Property Description

# Bedrooms
3
Baths - Full
3
Baths - 1/2
Yes
Total Baths
3.1
SqFt - Living
3277
SqFt - Total
4275
SqFt - Source
Appraiser
Stories
2
SqFt - Covered Porch
214
SqFt - Storage
264
SqFt - Carport
520
Year Built
1935
Acres
0.69
Acreage Range
0.51 - 0.99
Lot Dimensions
irregular
Mineral Rights
Conveyed
Pool on Subject Property
No

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-03-17

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level
First
Den Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Other Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 3 Level
First
Bedroom 4 Level
First
Bedroom 5 Level
Second
Bedroom 6 Level
First
Bedroom 7 Level
First
Bedroom 8 Level
Second
Bedroom 1
Yes
Den
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Other
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
2025003872
Originating System Listing ID
2025003872
Originating System Name
ROAM Paragon

More Information

Location, Tax & Legal Info

School District
East Baton Rouge
Legal Desc
Ward 1-3, Lot:Y-1, Subdiv:Westdale. Lot Y-1, Cont. 0.659 Acres, Resub. Of Lots X,Y & Z Westdale. Resub. 2008.

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Prime location in Baton Rouge sitting on .659 acre. Open kitchen/breakfast with granite island, cooktop, wine ref and lots of windows to view the beautiful backyard. The den is rich with character (den addition by A hays Town) with built-in bookcases, exposed beams, fireplace and wall of sliding doors to rear yard. Wood flooring and fireplace in the living room with stunning window views. All bedrooms are very large with two on the bottom floor and one upstairs. The 500 sq ft cottage is lovely with a main living room, kitchen, bath and its own separate parking space. There is a separate workshop/storage building that mirrors the main home and the cottage. Yard has mature and lush landscaping. A must see!

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
GBRAR

Style

Acadian
Yes

Siding

Stucco
Yes
Wood
Yes

Parking

Detached
Yes

Construction

Frame
Yes

Foundation

Piers
Yes
Slab
Yes

Exterior

Outside Light
Yes
Storm Doors
Yes

Patio

Open
Yes

Fireplace

2 Fireplaces
Yes
Gas Log
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Roof

Asbestos Shingle
Yes
Composition
Yes
Slate
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior

9+ Ft Ceiling
Yes
Attic Access
Yes
Beamed Ceilings
Yes
Bookcases
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Crown Molding
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Dual Closets
Yes
Electric Dryer Con
Yes
Electric Washer Con
Yes
Gas Stove Con
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Varied Ceiling Heights
Yes

Cooling

2 or More Units
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Flooring

Brick
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Slate
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Wall Oven
Yes

Utilities

Gas: Atmos
Yes

Countertops

Granite
Yes
Solid Surface
Yes

Fencing

Brick
Yes
Partial
Yes
Wood
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes
Greenhouse
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Window Features

Storm Window(s)
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Property Features

Style: Acadian Siding: Stucco; Wood Parking: Detached Construction: Frame Foundation: Piers; Slab Roof: Asbestos Shingle; Composition; Slate Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Attic Access; Beamed Ceilings; Bookcases; Cathedral Ceiling; Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Dual Closets; Electric Dryer Con; Electric Washer Con; Gas Stove Con; Kitchen Island; Varied Ceiling Heights Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces; Gas Log; Wood Burning Flooring: Brick; Carpet; Slate; Tile; Wood Heating: Central; Natural Gas Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Wall Oven Countertops: Granite; Solid Surface Rooms: Bedroom 1; Den; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8 Fencing: Brick; Partial; Wood Patio: Open Exterior: Outside Light; Storm Doors Other Structures: Barn(s); Greenhouse; Workshop Window Features: Storm Window(s) Utilities: Gas: Atmos Financing: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Other 9.30 9.90 Second OTHER
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 22.60 14.00 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Den 23.00 17.50 First DEN
Bedroom 1 18.30 17.30 First BEDROOM
Bedroom 2 18.30 17.30 First BEDROOM
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Laundry 6.00 4.00 First LAUNDRY
Bedroom 3 18.30 17.30 First BEDROOM
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Kitchen 14.70 13.30 First KITCHEN
Bedroom 4 18.30 17.30 First BEDROOM
Bedroom 5 20.00 12.00 Second BEDROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Living Room 20.60 15.60 First LIVING ROOM
Bedroom 6 18.30 17.30 First BEDROOM
Bedroom 7 18.30 17.30 First BEDROOM
Bedroom 8 20.00 12.00 Second BEDROOM
IDX
Listing Office: Compass - Perkins
Last Updated: March - 18 - 2026
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