LOCATION, LOCATION! Mid century modern character meets spacious living on a large corner lot diagonally across from the neighborhood park in University Acres. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features gorgeous European white oak floors downstairs, a spacious den with a masonry fireplace, and a large living area with a vaulted ceiling and wall of glass doors overlooking the backyard. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a gas range, breakfast bar, and an adjoining combination pantry, storage, and laundry room. The beautifully renovated primary suite includes a sitting area with vaulted ceilings and two walk-in closets. One featuring a vanity area. The spa like primary bath offers a walk in shower, soaking tub, and dual vanities. The primary suite and two additional bedrooms are downstairs. Upstairs includes a spacious recreation room with a built in desk area adjacent to the fourth bedroom. Enjoy fall football wether on the impressive 12' x 43' covered porch featuring tongue-and-groove cypress and pine, a vaulted ceiling, and connections for a future outdoor grill or kitchen. Additional storage includes a 22' x 35' detached covered structure ideal for a workshop, storage, or covered parking. Roof mounted solar panels provide battery-backup power to the primary suite, kitchen refrigerator, and living room entertainment area during outages. University Acres is an established neighborhood near LSU known for its mature trees, large lots, neighborhood park, and distinctive homes. Tenant occupied through the end of October - please allow 24 hours notice for showings. Photos have been staged. Available For Sale or For Lease.
University Acres-Woodstone, located between Highland Road and Nicholson Drive, is a residential and campus-adjacent Baton Rouge neighborhood with curving, oak-lined streets and a low-slung midcentury feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Highland Road and Lee Drive corridor, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and local storefronts set a steady daytime rhythm. Ranch-style homes and brick cottages sit behind deep setbacks, with pockets of newer infill near major arterials. The LSU lakes and nearby greenways shape an outdoors-forward routine with walking loops and water views. Perkins Road Overpass and its independent restaurants add a polished night-out circuit. The Chimes and The Varsity Theatre serve as familiar community pillars.
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Market insights
5926 Menlo Dr · $619,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$619,000
Median sale price in this area is $279,422. (55% lower 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
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Double vanity
Pantry
Walk-in closet
Separate shower
Varied ceiling heights
En suite
Masonry fireplace
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas cooktop
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl
Wood
Heating & cooling
Multiple heating units
Multiple cooling units
Exterior features
Landscaped corner lot
Level terrain
Full wood fence
Shed
Storage
Home design
Single-story traditional design
Parking
Carport
Construction
Slab foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
HOA & community
Association fee of $365 annually
Playground
Electricity and solar
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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
May 4, 2015 • Final
Residential
Install a residential solar photovoltaic system with a battery backup. The project includes fifteen modules, one inverter, and the installation of collar ties on every other rafter to support the new load.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Dec 22, 2014 • Final
Residential
Construct an addition to the residence consisting of a master bedroom and a covered outdoor area.
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Electrical
Plumbing
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.
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, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70808
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Redfin Estimate for 5926 Menlo Dr
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $334,000 and $685,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $334K to $685K.