Lovely French Normandy estate on the "Golden Mile" stretch of historic Highland Rd. sits under 200 yr. old Live Oaks. The beautiful sloping backyard sits on a bluff & offers plenty of room for a swimming pool, tennis or pickleball court & a guest house. Built in 1939 for the daughter of then LSU President James Monroe Smith, this amazing property is full of history & charm. The home's interiors boast 10 ft. ceilings & antique materials of the highest quality from Europe, with a formal floor plan with a Louis XV marble fireplace mantel, Venetian plaster walls, ceiling medallions, European stone floors & French chandeliers. A large kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, a Subzero refrigerator, gas stove & ample counter & cabinet space. The large patio surrounding by trees & lush landscaping, overlooking the large sloped backyard is an entertainer's paradise, ready for the new owners to host memorable events and make this landmark estate their home.
South Burbank, located between Burbank Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a steady retail corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Burbank Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard junction, where coffee counters, local eateries, and service storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Perkins Rowe serves as a nearby pillar for dining and events, while the Manship Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts adds a cultural counterpoint. Housing trends toward low-slung brick homes and newer infill near apartment communities, with mature trees softening wide streets. Daily rhythms orbit LSU-area commutes, errands along Bluebonnet, and green breaks at BREC parks.
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Market insights
7868 Highland Rd · $1,390,000
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,390,000
Median sale price in this area is $289,232. (79% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% 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
Eat-in kitchen
Built-in features
Crown molding
High ceilings
Masonry wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 partial bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Oven
Range
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Wood flooring
Slate flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Lighting
Deck
Patio
Fenced yard (chain link, full, wrought iron)
Shed(s)
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential property
Sloping lot/topography
Parking
Attached garage with automatic door opener
4 total parking spaces
Additional/other parking
Security
Security system
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built in (year not provided)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Lovely French Normandy estate on the "Golden Mile" stretch of historic Highland Rd. sits under 200 yr. old Live Oaks. The beautiful sloping backyard sits on a bluff & offers plenty of room for a swimming pool, tennis or pickleball court & a guest house. Built in 1939 for the daughter of then LSU President James Monroe Smith, this amazing property is full of history & charm. The home's interiors boast 10 ft. ceilings & antique materials of the highest quality from Europe, with a formal floor plan with a Louis XV marble fireplace mantel, Venetian plaster walls, ceiling medallions, European stone floors & French chandeliers. A large kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, a Subzero refrigerator, gas stove & ample counter & cabinet space. The large patio surrounding by trees & lush landscaping, overlooking the large sloped backyard is an entertainer's paradise, ready for the new owners to host memorable events and make this landmark estate their home.
GBRMLS #2025004196
Sep 27, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,950
$1/sq ft
Sep 10, 2025
Price Changed
$3,950
$1/sq ft
Apr 27, 2025
Price Changed
$4,500
$1/sq ft
Mar 10, 2025
Listed for Rent
$5,000
$1/sq ft
GBRMLS #2017009353
Dec 20, 2017
Delisted
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Jun 20, 2017
Listed
$898,000
$237/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2017009353
Jun 19, 2017
Listed
$898,000
$237/sq ft
GBRMLS #201106644
May 12, 2011
Listed
$750,000
$198/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR201106644
May 12, 2011
Listed
$750,000
$198/sq ft
GBRMLS #201013598
Sep 14, 2010
Listed
$3,400
$1/sq ft
GBRMLS #201007196
May 10, 2010
Listed
$799,999
$211/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR201007196
May 10, 2010
Listed
$799,999
$211/sq ft
GBRMLS #200909357
Jun 23, 2009
Listed
$875,000
$231/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200909357
Jun 23, 2009
Listed
$875,000
$231/sq ft
GBRMLS #2008184733
Mar 13, 2008
Listed
$1,029,000
$272/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2008184733
Mar 13, 2008
Listed
$1,029,000
$272/sq ft
GBRMLS #2007169155
Sep 6, 2007
Listed
$1,049,000
$277/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2007169155
Sep 6, 2007
Listed
$1,049,000
$277/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 1997
Sold
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GBRMLS #200057204
Oct 16, 1996
Listed
$309,900
$82/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200057204
Oct 16, 1996
Listed
$309,900
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,197 (−3.8%)
$15,000 + $35,550
$50,550
2024
$6,442 (+7.0%)
$15,000 + $40,000
$55,000
2023
$6,022 (−0.2%)
$13,750 + $36,800
$50,550
2022
$6,036 (+2.3%)
$13,750 + $36,800
$50,550
2021
$5,897 (+0.7%)
$13,750 + $36,800
$50,550
2020
$5,859 (+27.5%)
$13,750 + $36,800
$50,550
2019
$4,596 (+1.3%)
$5,200 + $32,750
$37,950
2018
$4,539
$5,200 + $32,750
$37,950
2017
$4,539 (+2.5%)
$5,200 + $32,750
$37,950
2016
$4,427 (+25.4%)
$5,200 + $32,750
$37,950
2014
$3,529
$5,200 + $31,800
$37,000
2013
$3,529
$5,200 + $31,800
$37,000
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
1.15 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,100
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,100
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
009-9038-8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70808
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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