7979 DELAVILLE DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (MLS# BR2026018821)

7979 DELAVILLE DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

New Listing
$995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.1 Square Footage: 9,248 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 108,464 Status: Active
Current Price: $995,000 List Date: 10/16/2026 Last Modified: 10/16/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own 2.5 beautiful acres in the heart of Baton Rouge! Tucked away at the end of Rodney Drive, this private and peaceful property offers a picturesque setting with mature shade trees and views of Walden Lake, all just 5 miles from LSU and 2.5 miles from OLOL Hospital, with shopping and dining nearby. The spacious 4-bedroom home offers 4,608 square feet of living area, plus an additional 1,296 square feet of partially finished, floored attic space with potential for additional bedrooms, a playroom, or storage. Numerous flexible living spaces provide endless possibilities. Update the existing home to create your dream retreat or explore the opportunity to build a custom home on this exceptional property. With ample acreage, there may even be potential for an additional residence for guests or extended family, subject to applicable approvals. Enjoy the rare combination of acreage, privacy, and convenience in one of Baton Rouge's most desirable locations!

Listing Details MLS# BR2026018821

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
995000
List Price/SqFt
215.93
Type
Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp
2026-10-16T18:13:47Z
Photo Modified
2026-10-16T18:13:35Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
7979
Street Name
DELAVILLE DR
Parish
East Baton Rouge
State
LA
Zip Code
70808
Area
EBR MLS Area 52
Tax Assessment Number
482382
Directions
Kenilworth Pkwy to Aries, left on Louray, right on Delaville.

General Property Description

# Bedrooms
4
Baths - Full
3
Baths - 1/2
Yes
Total Baths
3.1
SqFt - Living
4608
SqFt - Total
9248
SqFt - Source
Measured
Stories
Yes
SqFt - Covered Porch
1458
SqFt - Storage
1025
SqFt - Garage
861
Year Built
1994
Acres
2.49
Acreage Range
1 - 2.99
Lot Dimensions
210X514X210X519
Mineral Rights
Negotiable
Pool on Subject Property
No

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
First
Other Level
First
Primary Bathroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Utility Room Level
First
Game Room Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 3 Level
First
Bedroom 1
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bathroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Office
Yes
Other
Yes
Utility Room
Yes
Game Room
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMP
Originating System Key
2026018821
Originating System Listing ID
2026018821
Originating System Name
ROAM Paragon

Location, Tax & Legal Info

School District
East Baton Rouge
Legal Desc
WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: DELAVILLE, PAUL LEO TRACT, LOT: B. CONT. 2.517 ACRES RESUB. OF THE PAUL LEO DELAVILLE PROPERTY FORMERLY THE CLAIRE RODNEY DELAVILLE PROPERTY LOCATED IN SEC. 51, T7S, R1E. 1988.

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Rare opportunity to own 2.5 beautiful acres in the heart of Baton Rouge! Tucked away at the end of Rodney Drive, this private and peaceful property offers a picturesque setting with mature shade trees and views of Walden Lake, all just 5 miles from LSU and 2.5 miles from OLOL Hospital, with shopping and dining nearby. The spacious 4-bedroom home offers 4,608 square feet of living area, plus an additional 1,296 square feet of partially finished, floored attic space with potential for additional bedrooms, a playroom, or storage. Numerous flexible living spaces provide endless possibilities. Update the existing home to create your dream retreat or explore the opportunity to build a custom home on this exceptional property. With ample acreage, there may even be potential for an additional residence for guests or extended family, subject to applicable approvals. Enjoy the rare combination of acreage, privacy, and convenience in one of Baton Rouge's most desirable locations!

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
GBRAR

Style

Traditional
Yes

Parking

Garage
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Patio

Covered
Yes

Fireplace

1 Fireplace
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Interior

Double Vanity
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Cooling

2 or More Units
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Flooring

Pavers
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Other Structures

Workshop
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Reserved Item

Other - See Remarks
Yes

Property Features

Style: Traditional Parking: Garage Construction: Brick Foundation: Slab Interior: Double Vanity; Walk-In Closet(s) Fireplace: 1 Fireplace; Wood Burning Flooring: Pavers; Tile; Wood Heating: Central Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air Rooms: Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Other; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room; Game Room; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3 Patio: Covered Other Structures: Workshop Reserved Item: Other - See Remarks Financing: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Other 5.80 12.80 First OTHER
Bedroom 1 15.80 11.90 First BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom 18.80 17.60 First PRIMARY BEDROOM
Dining Room 19.40 15.10 First DINING ROOM
Bedroom 2 12.90 13.30 First BEDROOM
Game Room 18.60 19.40 First GAME ROOM
Office 6.80 12.10 First OFFICE
Living Room 11.20 12.10 First LIVING ROOM
Primary Bathroom 9.00 12.90 First PRIMARY BATHROOM
Utility Room 11.80 11.70 First UTILITY ROOM
Bedroom 3 15.80 11.80 First BEDROOM
Kitchen 19.50 17.70 First KITCHEN
IDX
Listing Office: RE/MAX Professional
Last Updated: October - 16 - 2026
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