Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of convenience, functionality, and opportunity. Just minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and everyday essentials, you’ll love the ease of living in such a central location. Set beneath mature trees, the home welcomes you with established curb appeal and a sense of character from the moment you arrive. Inside, you’ll find multiple oversized living areas, giving you the flexibility to create the lifestyle you want—whether that’s entertaining guests, relaxing with family, or designing your ideal space. The main living room is anchored by a beautiful fireplace, while double doors open into a large den, creating a seamless flow between spaces while still offering defined areas. A dedicated office adds even more versatility—perfect for working from home, a playroom, or a creative space. The layout provides a strong foundation, with generous room sizes and ample storage throughout. One bathroom already features an updated tile shower, giving you a head start on any future improvements. Step outside to a large backyard with endless potential—ideal for entertaining, outdoor activities, or creating your own private retreat. If you’re looking for a home with space, flexibility, and the opportunity to make it your own, all in a prime Baton Rouge location, this one is full of potential. Schedule your private showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$73Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Trey Willard• The W Group Real Estate LLC
Listed by Richard Childress• The W Group Real Estate LLC
Perkins-Highland, located between Perkins Rd and Highland Rd, is a residential and commercial Oak Hills Place neighborhood with mature tree cover and a low-slung, mid-century streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Perkins Rd corridor near Highland Rd, where patio dining, small bars, and local storefronts keep the sidewalks active after work. Housing leans toward ranch-style homes and updated brick builds set back behind deep lawns and live oaks. Daily rhythms orbit nearby green space and the Baton Rouge lakes, with walking and cycling routes threading outward. Local pillars include The Chimes, Overpass Merchant, and The Varsity Theatre, anchoring food, coffee, and live music in a compact radius.
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Market insights
1054 Barkley Dr · $197,500
DAYS ON MARKET
0 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$197,500
Median sale price in this area is $279,422. (41% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
Separate Shower, En Suite
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Inside
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 10
Exterior
Exterior Features
Lighting
Foundation Details: Slab
Fencing: Wood
Property Information
Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Traditional
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 171 x 75
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 1727184
Tax Lot: 9
Utilities
Utilities Information
Has Heating: Yes
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Electricity and solar
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