Welcome home to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering the perfect blend of modern style and everyday functionality. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area features soaring cathedral ceilings and an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with quartz countertops, a gold farmhouse sink, pendant and recessed lighting, and a stunning tile accent wall. The spacious primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with a soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet complete with custom shelving. The additional bedrooms offer generous space, while the secondary bathroom features quartz countertops and a custom tile tub/shower surround. Step outside to enjoy the large, fully fenced backyard with a partially covered deck, ideal for entertaining or unwinding after a long day. The attached carport includes a storage and workshop area, and the circular driveway provides ample parking for family and guests. A welcoming front porch with wood beam accents enhances the home’s curb appeal. Major updates include a complete renovation in 2022, brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring installed in 2025, and a new roof, providing added value and peace of mind. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated throughout, this home is ready to welcome its next owners. NEW ROOF INSTALLED
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$152Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Clonise Stewart• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lasalle Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Westdale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
Tara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
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About
Tara
Tara, located between Jefferson Highway and Essen Lane, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a leafy, established feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jefferson Highway corridor near Drusilla Lane, where low-slung storefronts, local eateries, and service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Brick homes, mature oaks, and curving blocks define the interior, while busier edges carry most of the retail. Tara’s layout favors short drives to dining and errands, with quieter pockets set back from traffic. Nearby cultural staples such as Manship Theatre and Baton Rouge Gallery add an arts-minded counterpoint to the area’s practical, lived-in tone.
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Offer insights
8591 Wakefield Ave · $399,000
$398K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $398K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
91 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Vinyl flooring
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Level lot
140 x 85 lot dimensions
Level topography
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
4 total parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built as a single-family home
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
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
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 • 70806
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
7.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 8591 Wakefield Ave
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $270,000 and $500,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $270K to $500K.