Charming 3BR/1.5BA Home on over 1/3 acre near Highland RD – minutes from LSU. Move right in and enjoy the perfect mix of character and modern updates! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits on a spacious, oak-shaded lot and features stunning, refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted neutral interiors. The bright, open living, breakfast, and kitchen area with large windows and a spacious breakfast bar is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen was fully renovated when the seller purchased the home in 1994, with updated flooring in the kitchen and guest bath. Key updates include a generator (upgraded in 2023), driveway and guest bath shower (2023), some updates in primary bath (2021), roof, AC, and ductwork (2019). Newer refrigerator and washer included. Just minutes from LSU, shopping, and dining, this home is ideal for students, faculty, or anyone looking to enjoy the best of Baton Rouge. Don’t miss your chance to own this Highland RD-area gem!
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578 Baird Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
3beds
1,381sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1972
0.37 Acres Lot
$233,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,693 Estimated rent
Home value
$233,500
$222,000 - $248,000
$1,693/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 19, 2025 at 01:54pm
Listed by:
Charisse Hanchey,
Coldwell Banker ONE
Bought with:
Heath Monte, 99562949
Monte Real Estate LLC
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025017930
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling 9ft Plus, Ceiling Fan(s), Master Downstairs
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling 9'+
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,381 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Cars Park, Covered, Concrete, Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Interior Provs
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Partial,Barbed Wire
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 217 x 75 x 217
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 00791814
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Entergy
- Sewer: Comm. Sewer
- Water: Comm. Water
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
- Subdivision: Magnolia Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 11/18/2025 | Contingent | $235,000$170/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$170/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $245,000$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,233 +45.7% | $17,263 +25% |
| 2023 | $846 -0.2% | $13,810 |
| 2022 | $848 +2.1% | $13,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Kenilworth
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Magnolia Woods Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Mckinley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Baton Rouge
Source: ROAM MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$233,500
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Estimated market value
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