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!
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!
AcadianaMLS #BR2025017930
Nov 28, 2025
Price Changed
$235,000
$170/sq ft
Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$245,000
$177/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 1990
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,116 (+4.7%)
$1,500 + $15,763
$17,263
2024
$2,022 (+22.9%)
$1,500 + $15,763
$17,263
2023
$1,645 (−0.2%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2022
$1,649 (+2.3%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2021
$1,611 (+0.7%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2020
$1,601 (−4.2%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2019
$1,671 (+1.3%)
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2018
$1,651
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2017
$1,651 (+2.6%)
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2016
$1,609 (+138.7%)
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2014
$674
$1,500 + $10,950
$12,450
2013
$674
$1,500 + $10,950
$12,450
Tax history for 578 Baird Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,116 (+4.7%)
$1,500 + $15,763
$17,263
2024
$2,022 (+22.9%)
$1,500 + $15,763
$17,263
2023
$1,645 (−0.2%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2022
$1,649 (+2.3%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2021
$1,611 (+0.7%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2020
$1,601 (−4.2%)
$1,500 + $12,310
$13,810
2019
$1,671 (+1.3%)
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2018
$1,651
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2017
$1,651 (+2.6%)
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2016
$1,609 (+138.7%)
$1,500 + $12,300
$13,800
2014
$674
$1,500 + $10,950
$12,450
2013
$674
$1,500 + $10,950
$12,450
*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
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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
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,381
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
007-9181-4
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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Features
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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
Dec 17, 2025 • Final
Residential
Replace the electrical riser and meter pan to raise the service drop from the utility provider.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.