LIKE NEW! This beautiful home in a gated community features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1,700 square feet of living space and tons of curb appeal! You’re welcomed by the charming front porch with stained cypress beams and coordinating custom front door. Enter into the inviting living room which has high ceilings, gas log fireplace with tile surround, fireplace mantle, crown moulding and recessed lighting. The chef’s kitchen boasts custom white cabinets, slab granite countertops with beveled subway backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, breakfast bar and full pantry. The spacious master bedroom features an en suite bath complete with a garden tub with decorative tub surround, separate shower, slab granite countertops, double vanity, and large walk-in closet with shelving. Wide-plank wood flooring flows throughout living areas, ceramic tile in wet areas and carpet in the bedrooms. Other notable features of this home include custom built cabinets throughout, plantation shutters and energy efficient Anderson Vinyl low-e windows - just to name a few! Step outside and imagine relaxing outside under the covered patio this Summer! You will also appreciate the rear entry two car garage and space for additional parking. Enjoy all the great community amenities that University Villas has to offer including a community clubhouse, lake, pool and walking trail! This home has never flooded and does not require flood insurance. Call me today to schedule your private tour!
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Bought with Justen Rider• Paragon Properties of Louisiana
LIKE NEW! This beautiful home in a gated community features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1,700 square feet of living space and tons of curb appeal! You're welcomed by the charming front porch with stained cypress beams and coordinating custom front door. Enter into the inviting living room which has high ceilings, gas log fireplace with tile surround, fireplace mantle, crown moulding and recessed lighting. The chef's kitchen boasts custom white cabinets, slab granite countertops with beveled subway backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, breakfast bar and full pantry. The spacious master bedroom features an en suite bath complete with a garden tub with decorative tub surround, separate shower, slab granite countertops, double vanity, and large walk-in closet with shelving. Wide-plank wood flooring flows throughout living areas, ceramic tile in wet areas and carpet in the bedrooms. Other notable features of this home include custom built cabinets throughout, plantation shutters and energy efficient Anderson Vinyl low-e windows - just to name a few! Step outside and imagine relaxing outside under the covered patio this Summer! You will also appreciate the rear entry two car garage and space for additional parking. Enjoy all the great community amenities that University Villas has to offer including a community clubhouse, lake, pool and walking trail! This home has never flooded and does not require flood insurance. Call me today to schedule your private tour!
GBRMLS #2015015737
May 2, 2016
Sold
*
Dec 17, 2015
Delisted
—
Nov 20, 2015
Listed
$264,900
$118/sq ft
+15
Brand new construction in GATED community with clubhouse, pool, and walking trail all convenient to downtown, LSU, interstate, Mall of Louisiana, Perkins Rowe and more. Incredible custom designed plan on a HUGE corner lot and rear garage for extra parking. Beautiful inside and out, including rear garage. Great design with open and airy floor plan starting with the over-sized living room that has wide plank wood floors. Kitchen, breakfast and living room all open up to each other with high ceilings and lots of windows…this space is great for gatherings. All cabinets are custom built throughout home, large crown moulding, slab granite in kitchen and bathrooms! Upgraded light fixtures and upgraded GE profile appliances including a gas stove. Master suite has large walk-in closet, 2 vanities, separate shower, and large garden tub. Excellent plan with no wasted space and upgraded Anderson Vinyl low-e windows (which are highly energy efficient). Enjoy this location near LSU, Interstate, Bluebonnet, shopping, schools and medical facilities. Gated community with POOL, CLUB HOUSE, LAKE and much more! * * * NO SIGN ON PROPERTY * * * No flood insurance. With a full price offer, seller will pay up to $4,000 to buyers closing costs and pre-paids with sellers choice of closing attorney at Title Plus on Bluebonnet Blvd. Great home for entertaining!
AcadianaMLS #BR2015015737
Nov 20, 2015
Listed
$264,900
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,631 (−0.4%)
$7,000 + $23,608
$30,608
2024
$3,647 (+10.1%)
$7,000 + $23,608
$30,608
2023
$3,312 (+3.2%)
$7,000 + $20,460
$27,460
2022
$3,209 (+1.9%)
$7,000 + $20,460
$27,460
2021
$3,149 (+5.6%)
$7,000 + $20,460
$27,460
2020
$2,982 (+2.3%)
$7,000 + $19,240
$26,240
2019
$2,914 (+1.3%)
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
2018
$2,877
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
2017
$2,877 (+2.6%)
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
2016
$2,803
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
Tax history for 544 Portula Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,631 (−0.4%)
$7,000 + $23,608
$30,608
2024
$3,647 (+10.1%)
$7,000 + $23,608
$30,608
2023
$3,312 (+3.2%)
$7,000 + $20,460
$27,460
2022
$3,209 (+1.9%)
$7,000 + $20,460
$27,460
2021
$3,149 (+5.6%)
$7,000 + $20,460
$27,460
2020
$2,982 (+2.3%)
$7,000 + $19,240
$26,240
2019
$2,914 (+1.3%)
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
2018
$2,877
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
2017
$2,877 (+2.6%)
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
2016
$2,803
$7,000 + $17,600
$24,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,763 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,749
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
031-4218-3
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
PUD
Planned Unit Development District
The intent of this section is for the following objectives to be achieved, where applicable, through the use of the Planned unit development process: Encourage a mix of land uses for the development of large tracts of land as planned neighborhoods, communities, and/or development.; Encourage flexible and creative concepts in site planning.; Preserve the natural amenities of the land by encouraging scenic and open areas; create a method for the permanent preservation of common open space, natural vegetation, topographic and geological features, and environmentally appropriate features for the continued use and enjoyment of the residents of the development (for PUDs only); Accomplish a more desirable environment and increase the variety of environments made available to the public by allowing a development that would not be possible under the strict application of the current Unified Development Code.; Provide an efficient use of land, which could result in smaller networks of utilities and streets, and promote a creative approach to the use of land and related physical facilities that result in better design and development, with the inclusion of aesthetic amenities including an increased amount of landscaping.; Provide an environment of stable character compatible with surrounding area, and combine and coordinate architectural styles, building forms, and building relationships with a possible mixing of different land uses in an innovative design.; Provide an environment that encourages non-vehicular circulation.; Provide for the prevention and/or control of soil erosion, surface flooding, and the preservation of subsurface water.; Provide for more usable and suitably located recreation facilities, schools, and other public and private facilities (for PUDs only).; Create a method for the permanent preservation of architectural and/or historic landmarks.; Promote a land use which promotes the public health, safety and welfare. Within the planned area, a variety of land use types should be designed, in an orderly relation to one another and to existing land uses, and with due regard to comprehensive planning.; Such development may consist of conventionally subdivided lots to be sold, un-subdivided single ownership, separate condominium ownership of structures, or other ownership methods the location and extent of which are established on the Planned unit development Plat.
Aug 14, 2015 • Final
Residential
Construct a new single-family home on a zero lot line property.
Electrical
HVAC
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Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Ventless
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Builder Name: Unified Construction Group LLC
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame, Brick
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 88.45 x 125.99 x 77.37 x 99.41
Lot Size Area: 9,147.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $400
Schools Information
Elementary School District: East Baton Rouge
Middle Or Junior School District: East Baton Rouge
High School District: East Baton Rouge
Location Information
Directions: TAKE BLUEBONNET OR STARING LANE TO BURBANK DRIVE, TURN RIGHT. CONTINUE TO ENTRANCE OF UNIVERSITY VILLAS, KEEP STRAIGHT. HOUSE IS ON THE CORNER OF PORTULA AVENUE AND SEVILLE COURT.
Subdivision Name: University Villas
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,749
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,763 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 031-4218-3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Magnolia Woods Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Mckinley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 21 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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Estimated sale price
$318,000 – $385,000
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