Seller offering a 3/2/1 rate buy down on acceptable offer. Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5-bath home with flex room in desirable Tara. Thoughtfully redesigned inside and out, this spacious home blends timeless character with modern elegance and functionality. The open floor plan offers expansive sight lines and seamless flow between the living, dining, kitchen, and sitting areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The impressive living room features soaring beamed ceilings and a full masonry fireplace, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The gourmet kitchen is a true showpiece with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, professional grade stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, wall oven, wall microwave, and a versatile butler's pantry complete with wet bar and coffee station. Oversized energy efficient windows provide abundant natural light throughout. Additional updates include engineered hardwood floors, designer lighting, recessed fixtures, ethernet wiring throughout, generator interlock, and other smart home improvements. The spacious primary suite offers a luxurious retreat with a spa inspired en-suite bath featuring a custom dual-sink vanity, beautiful tile surround, and expansive walkin closet with custom wood shelving. Three additional bedrooms are generously sized with excellent storage, and the renovated secondary bath features stylish high-end finishes. The flexible bonus room can serve as a home office, media room, fitness room, playroom, or guest space and includes a private entrance from the carport. Oversized laundry room with attached half bath provides abundant storage and room for an additional refrigerator and deep freezer. There is also ample space to potentially add a tub shower and create a full bath. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered and open patios overlooking the fully fenced backyard. Storage shed with electrical service remains. Tara Subdivision offers sidewalks, streetlights, clubhouse, community pool.
Tara, located between Jefferson Highway and Essen Lane, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a leafy, established feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jefferson Highway corridor near Drusilla Lane, where low-slung storefronts, local eateries, and service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Brick homes, mature oaks, and curving blocks define the interior, while busier edges carry most of the retail. Tara’s layout favors short drives to dining and errands, with quieter pockets set back from traffic. Nearby cultural staples such as Manship Theatre and Baton Rouge Gallery add an arts-minded counterpoint to the area’s practical, lived-in tone.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Double vanity
Primary bedroom downstairs
Wet bar
Walk-in closet
High ceilings
Varied ceiling heights
Beamed ceilings
Crown molding
Built-in features
Bookcases
Window treatments
Masonry wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Shower/tub combination
En suite bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Pantry
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Oven
Self-cleaning oven
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Interior laundry area
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Multiple heating and cooling units
Exterior features
Landscaped, level yard
Exterior lighting
Full wood privacy fence
Shed and storage
Home design
Traditional style
One story
Parking
Two-car carport
Driveway parking
Off-street parking
On-street parking
Covered parking
Construction
Slab foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
HOA & community
Annual association fee of $55
Community features include curbs, a park, sidewalks, tennis courts, and a clubhouse
Electricity and solar
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TARA SHOWSTOPPER! DID NOT FLOOD! RIGHT DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR LADY OF MERCY! QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, BRAND NEW CABINETRY, ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS, ALL NEW WINDOWS, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM AND BACKYARD! A MUST SEE!
ROAM MLS #2018011709
Sep 26, 2018
Sold
$250,000
$83/sq ft
Jul 10, 2018
Listed
$275,000
$92/sq ft
MOTIVATED SELLERS! GREAT SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND EASY ACCESS TO EVERYTHING! TARA, a quiet tree filled neighborhood in an unbeatable location near Towne Center, Citiplace, Hammond Aire, the Baton Rouge Country Club and easy access to I-10 and Airline Hwy. This large 4 bedroom home feels bright and airy with lots of light and plenty of room for kids close to great schools. Master bedroom with ensuite bath, walk in closet and large dressing area. Living room with cathedral ceiling and large wet bar is great for entertaining. Huge, sun filled addition would make a great home office, play room. New carpet in bedrooms and fresh paint throughout. Low maintenance with exterior brick and new vinyl siding. Large professionally landscaped yard is a great place to get away with mature trees and beautiful water feature. Neighborhood clubhouse with pool and tennis courts! This home did NOT flood in 2016. Get in on all the buzz as Tara becomes one of the best locations in town!
Public Records
Apr 12, 1983
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,689 (+5.1%)
$3,000 + $34,150
$37,150
2024
$4,461 (−1.6%)
$3,000 + $34,150
$37,150
2023
$4,535 (−0.2%)
$3,000 + $34,150
$37,150
2022
$4,546 (+2.3%)
$3,000 + $34,150
$37,150
2021
$4,444 (+0.6%)
$3,000 + $34,150
$37,150
2020
$4,416 (+47.9%)
$3,000 + $34,150
$37,150
2019
$2,986 (+6.8%)
$3,000 + $20,750
$23,750
2018
$2,795
$3,000 + $19,450
$22,450
2017
$2,795 (+2.5%)
$3,000 + $19,450
$22,450
2016
$2,728 (+11.2%)
$3,000 + $19,450
$22,450
2014
$2,453
$3,000 + $18,100
$21,100
2013
$2,454
$3,000 + $18,100
$21,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,639
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,639
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
008-4111-0
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
A1
Single Family Residential Disrtict
The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70806
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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