7868 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4
Bed
4
Bath
3,786Sqft
1.25Acres(Lot)
Lovely French Normandy estate on the "Golden Mile" stretch of historic Highland Rd. sits under 200 yr. old Live Oaks. The beautiful sloping backyard sits on a bluff & offers plenty of room for a swimming pool, tennis or pickleball court & a guest house. Built in 1939 for the daughter of then LSU President James Monroe Smith, this amazing property is full of history & charm. The home's interiors boast 10 ft. ceilings & antique materials of the highest quality from Europe, with a formal floor plan with a Louis XV marble fireplace mantel, Venetian plaster walls, ceiling medallions, European stone floors & French chandeliers. A large kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, a Subzero refrigerator, gas stove & ample counter & cabinet space. The large patio sur
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 -
Flooring Information
Wood, Slate -
Roofing Information
Shingle -
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings Roof: Shingle Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
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Building Information
Year Built: 1939 Building Area Total: 4273 Construction Materials: Brick Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Private Pool: No -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 263 x 198 x 207 x 265 Main Square Feet: 1.25 Lot Size Acres: 1.25 Lot Size Square Feet: 54450 Lot Description: SlopedProperty Information
Subdivision: Rural Tract (no Subd) Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Property Age: 87
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $1390000
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Tax Information
Tax Legal Desc: WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: ROSS, ETHEL & WILLIAM TRACT, LOT: C-1-A. CONT. 1.15 ACRES BEING A RESUB. OFLOT C-1 LOCATED IN SEC. 65, T8S, R1E OF THE ETHEL & WILLIAM B. ROSSPROPERTY. RESUB. 1992-94.(SALE READS LOT C-1).2003. (945-11559)(BOUNDARY AGREEMENT)
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Parking Information
Parking Total: 4 Garage, Other, Garage Door OpenerGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes
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Location Information
Direction: On Highland Rd., between Staring Lane & Kenilworth Pkwy, across the street from Rodney Dr. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1132 Kimbro Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $275,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,967 | 1,967 SqFt |
| 1049 Castle Kirk Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $550,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,638 | 3,638 SqFt |
| 8851 Menlo Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $475,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,269 | 3,269 SqFt |
| 6540 Province Ln, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $1,199,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,283 | 4,283 SqFt |
| 1778 Applewood Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $650,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,473 | 3,473 SqFt |
| 1701 Louray Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $1,250,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,643 | 4,643 SqFt |
| 6427 Province Ln, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $1,099,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,331 | 4,331 SqFt |
| 427 Highland Creek Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $184,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,385 | 1,385 SqFt |
| 5846 Tarrytown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 | $494,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,905 | 2,905 SqFt |
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