8851 MENLO DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$475,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
4,038
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
33,977
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$475,000
List Date:
9/20/2025
Last Modified:
1/31/2026
Description
This is more than a home--it's a lifestyle. Step through custom iron doors into a space where thoughtful upgrades bring style and comfort together. Hardwood floors, quartz countertops, marble bathrooms, red oak stairs, recessed lighting, and a chef's kitchen with butler's pantry set the tone for modern living. The primary suite is a spa-like retreat with a soaking tub and six-jet rain shower. Inside, a masonry gas fireplace warms one of several living areas. Outdoors, gas lanterns, full exterior lighting, and a handcrafted privacy wall frame the professionally landscaped yard and striking ivory-toned brick and plaster exterior that offers lasting durability with low maintenance. The crown jewel is a 45x32 workshop valued at approximately $100K, equipped with electricity and concrete floors--ideal for buyers who want more than just a home. Whether used for hobbies, projects, additional storage, or potential guest space, this workshop provides unmatched versatility. With AC units only 2 years old and custom upgrades throughout, this Legacy Lea home offers flexibility for today's buyers--whether you enjoy entertaining, need extra space, or want a property with long-term potential. A rare find that combines immediate comfort with endless possibilities. Come see for yourself why this home isn't just move-in ready--it's move-in inspiring.
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More Information MLS# BR2025017542
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 145.3
Document Modified: 2025-11-28 22:33:04.904530
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-09-20
Listing Price: 475000
Current Price: $475,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2026-01-31T20:25:24Z
Photo Modified: 2026-01-31T20:25:24Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
School District: East Baton Rouge
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 117 X 195
Stories: 2
SqFt - Living: 3269
SqFt - Source: Approximate
SqFt - Total: 4038
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
SqFt - Storage: 119
SqFt - Carport: 650
Acreage Range: 0.51 - 0.99
Pool on Subject Property: No
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Total Baths: 3
Year Built: 1983
Acres: 0.78
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: This is more than a home--it's a lifestyle. Step through custom iron doors into a space where thoughtful upgrades bring style and comfort together. Hardwood floors, quartz countertops, marble bathrooms, red oak stairs, recessed lighting, and a chef's kitchen with butler's pantry set the tone for modern living. The primary suite is a spa-like retreat with a soaking tub and six-jet rain shower. Inside, a masonry gas fireplace warms one of several living areas. Outdoors, gas lanterns, full exterior lighting, and a handcrafted privacy wall frame the professionally landscaped yard and striking ivory-toned brick and plaster exterior that offers lasting durability with low maintenance. The crown jewel is a 45x32 workshop valued at approximately $100K, equipped with electricity and concrete floors--ideal for buyers who want more than just a home. Whether used for hobbies, projects, additional storage, or potential guest space, this workshop provides unmatched versatility. With AC units only 2 years old and custom upgrades throughout, this Legacy Lea home offers flexibility for today's buyers--whether you enjoy entertaining, need extra space, or want a property with long-term potential. A rare find that combines immediate comfort with endless possibilities. Come see for yourself why this home isn't just move-in ready--it's move-in inspiring.
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: GBRAR
Style
Traditional: 1
Parking
RV Access/Parking: 1
Carport Rear: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Concrete: 1
Other: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Outside Light: 1
Patio
Enclosed: 1
Open: 1
Fireplace
1 Fireplace: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior
9+ Ft Ceiling: 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Dual Closets: 1
Electric Dryer Con: 1
Electric Washer Con: 1
Gas Stove Con: 1
Multi-Head Shower: 1
Separate Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Cooling
2 or More Units: 1
Central Air: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Utilities
Gas: City: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bonus Room: 1
Bonus Room Level: Second
Den: 1
Den Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other: 1
Other 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
Bedroom 7: 1
Bedroom 7 Level: First
Bedroom 8: 1
Bedroom 8 Level: First
Amenities
Community Pool: 1
Fencing
Full: 1
Other: 1
Lot
Corner: 1
Other Structures
Workshop: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA: 1
HOA Includes
Pool: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMP
Originating System Key: 2025017542
Originating System Listing ID: 2025017542
Originating System Name: ROAM Paragon
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 8851
Street Name: MENLO DR
Parish: East Baton Rouge
State: LA
Zip Code: 70808
Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Tax Assessment Number: 505579
Directions: Take I-12 to Essen Lane. Cross over the Staring Lane and turn right on Menlo Drive. It is the first home (corner lot) on the right side.
Property Features
Style: Traditional
Parking: RV Access/Parking; Carport Rear
Construction: Brick; Concrete; Other
Foundation: Slab
Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Beamed Ceilings; Double Vanity; Dual Closets; Electric Dryer Con; Electric Washer Con; Gas Stove Con; Multi-Head Shower; Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Heating: Central
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Den; Kitchen; Other; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8
Fencing: Full; Other
Lot: Corner
Patio: Enclosed; Open
Amenities: Community Pool
Exterior: Outside Light
Other Structures: Workshop
Utilities: Gas: City
HOA Includes: Pool
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA
Room Information
Bedroom 1
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Other
Length: 21.40
Width: 22.00
Level: First
Remarks: OTHER
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Bonus Room
Length: 35.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Second
Remarks: BONUS ROOM
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Den
Length: 20.50
Width: 16.50
Level: First
Remarks: DEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Kitchen
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.00
Level: First
Remarks: KITCHEN
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Primary Bedroom
Length: 15.40
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BEDROOM
Bedroom 2
Length: 11.60
Width: 11.00
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 3
Length: 11.80
Width: 11.80
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 4
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 5
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Primary Bathroom
Length: 13.20
Width: 12.20
Level: First
Remarks: PRIMARY BATHROOM
Bedroom 6
Length: 11.80
Width: 11.80
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 7
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
Bedroom 8
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Remarks: BEDROOM
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Last Updated: January - 31 - 2026
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