Welcome to your dream home on historic Highland Road! This exquisite 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence is an entertainer's paradise and a family's haven, boasting luxurious features and modern amenities. The open floor plan showcases 20' accordion-style doors that fully open, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience ideal for entertainment. The outdoor oasis includes a stunning pool and hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, and an almost half-acre lot backing onto Bayou Fountain, providing a serene and picturesque setting. The state-of-the-art modern kitchen features a six-burner gas stove with pot filler, double wall ovens, two dishwashers, quartzite countertops, a walk-in pantry, and custom cabinetry. Additionally, the home includes a wine room and a whole-home generator. The private master wing offers a computer nook, a built-in vanity with an LED-lit mirror, a spacious master bathroom with a waterfall feature for the garden soaking tub, a custom walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead and body sprayers, and two large walk-in closets. The master bedroom provides tranquil views of the trees and bayou. On the opposite side of the house, you'll find two guest bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom. Toward the front of the home is an additional bedroom, which could also serve as an office, with an adjacent full bathroom. The home also boasts a versatile bonus room perfect for a playroom, media room, or home gym. Upstairs, next to the bonus room, is an additional bedroom and large bathroom. There is extensive storage throughout the home, including large hall closets, mudroom cabinetry, walk-in attic space, and a spacious storage room in the attached garage. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise on Highland Road. This home combines elegance, functionality, and the best of Louisiana's natural beauty. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and make this your forever home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Cristi Ragusa• Keller Williams Realty-First Choice
Listed by Dominique Lewis• Keller Williams Realty-First Choice
Bought with Rhonda Causey• Dawson Grey Real Estate
This fabulous custom-built home, located on historic Highland Road, backs up to Bayou Fountain and sits on almost a half acre. The home has gorgeous wood flooring throughout, 12 ft tall ceilings, designer light fixtures, quartzite and marble countertops, custom cabinetry, tons of storage space, and an open floor plan that is great for entertaining. The living area has a remote controlled fireplace and 20' nano doors that completely open up to the outdoor living area with gas heated pool, jacuzzi, and outdoor kitchen. The kitchen features a large island, stainless steel professional grade appliances including a six-burner gas stove with pot filler, double wall ovens with a warmer, extra large refrigerator/freezer, TWO dishwashers, a drawer access microwave, and Sonic ice maker. The master suite includes a large bedroom with vaulted and antique-beamed ceilings and overlooks the backyard, 2 large walk in closets with motion detected lighting, a computer nook, a seated marble topped vanity with LED in-mirror lighting, and an over the top bathroom featuring heated tile floors, a large garden soaking tub with waterfall ceiling water supply, a water proof in-set television, custom walk in shower with a rainfall shower head, body sprayers, and detachable sprayer, dual marble topped vanities, and a water closet. Off the master is the garage entry with mudroom, half bathroom, and huge laundry room. Downstairs, located on the opposite end of the house and giving the master suite maximum privacy, there are two bedrooms with a jack-and-jill bathroom. A large bedroom with a full bathroom and huge closet is located near the front entrance and could be closed off with a barn style door to become a private suite or even used as a large office. Upstairs is a bedroom and a bonus room with a closet and a very spacious full bathroom with vanity. The upstairs offers attic access with tons of storage space.
AcadianaMLS #BR2020015812
Oct 6, 2020
Listed
$1,075,000
$252/sq ft
GBRMLS #2019015179
Aug 11, 2020
Delisted
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Jul 22, 2020
Price Changed
$1,270,000
$298/sq ft
Jun 28, 2020
Price Changed
$1,320,000
$310/sq ft
May 6, 2020
Price Changed
$1,355,900
$318/sq ft
Aug 29, 2019
Listed
$1,390,900
$327/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2019015179
Aug 29, 2019
Listed
$1,270,000
$298/sq ft
GBRMLS #2018009962
May 23, 2019
Delisted
—
Feb 21, 2019
Price Changed
$1,319,000
$310/sq ft
Sep 25, 2018
Relisted
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Jul 18, 2018
Pending
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Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$1,192,900
$280/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2018009962
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$1,319,000
$310/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,342 (+4.7%)
$12,500 + $88,180
$100,680
2024
$11,792 (−0.2%)
$12,500 + $88,180
$100,680
2023
$11,815 (−0.2%)
$11,000 + $88,180
$99,180
2022
$11,842 (+26.9%)
$11,000 + $88,180
$99,180
2021
$9,333 (+0.7%)
$11,000 + $69,000
$80,000
2020
$9,272 (+665.6%)
$11,000 + $69,000
$80,000
2019
$1,211 (+1.3%)
$10,000
2018
$1,196
$10,000
2017
$1,196 (+2.6%)
$10,000
2016
$1,166 (+0.3%)
$10,000
2014
$1,162
$10,000
Tax history for 7940 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,342 (+4.7%)
$12,500 + $88,180
$100,680
2024
$11,792 (−0.2%)
$12,500 + $88,180
$100,680
2023
$11,815 (−0.2%)
$11,000 + $88,180
$99,180
2022
$11,842 (+26.9%)
$11,000 + $88,180
$99,180
2021
$9,333 (+0.7%)
$11,000 + $69,000
$80,000
2020
$9,272 (+665.6%)
$11,000 + $69,000
$80,000
2019
$1,211 (+1.3%)
$10,000
2018
$1,196
$10,000
2017
$1,196 (+2.6%)
$10,000
2016
$1,166 (+0.3%)
$10,000
2014
$1,162
$10,000
*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
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 Acre
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,650
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-1051-8
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 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.