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About this home
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.
Listed by Clonise Stewart• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
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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Market insights
8591 Wakefield Ave · $399,000
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$399,000
Median sale price in this area is $279,422. (30% 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
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Traditional style
One story
Construction
Slab foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
AcadianaMLS #BR2026013815
Sep 23, 2026
Relisted
—
Sep 21, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 28, 2026
Listed
$399,000
$152/sq ft
+34
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
GBRMLS #2026006102
Apr 6, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2026006102
Apr 6, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2545282
Mar 1, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
GBRMLS #2025015633
Dec 2, 2025
Price Changed
$415,000
$158/sq ft
Dec 2, 2025
Price Changed
$399,000
$152/sq ft
Aug 22, 2025
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2025015633
Dec 2, 2025
Price Changed
$415,000
$158/sq ft
Dec 2, 2025
Price Changed
$399,000
$152/sq ft
Aug 22, 2025
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
GBRMLS #2025001551
Jan 28, 2025
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2025001551
Jan 28, 2025
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
GBRMLS #2022017046
Mar 1, 2023
Sold
*
Nov 8, 2022
Listed
$3,200
$1/sq ft
GBRMLS #2022012318
Nov 28, 2022
Price Changed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
Nov 5, 2022
Price Changed
$440,000
$168/sq ft
Sep 21, 2022
Price Changed
$450,000
$172/sq ft
Aug 4, 2022
Listed
$455,000
$174/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2022012318
Aug 4, 2022
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 2021
Sold
$280,000
$107/sq ft
GBRMLS #2021014223
Dec 8, 2021
Sold
*
Oct 19, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2021
Price Changed
$280,000
$107/sq ft
Sep 8, 2021
Listed
$285,000
$109/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2021014223
Sep 8, 2021
Listed
$280,000
$107/sq ft
GBRMLS #2020018158
May 10, 2021
Sold
*
Apr 11, 2021
Delisted
—
Mar 22, 2021
Price Changed
$315,000
$120/sq ft
Feb 26, 2021
Price Changed
$339,000
$129/sq ft
Nov 20, 2020
Listed
$349,900
$134/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2020018158
Nov 20, 2020
Listed
$315,000
$120/sq ft
GBRMLS #2020012634
Sep 15, 2020
Price Changed
$365,000
$139/sq ft
Aug 8, 2020
Listed
$375,000
$143/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2020012634
Aug 8, 2020
Listed
$365,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1998
Sold
—
GBRMLS #200070017
Oct 14, 1997
Listed
$149,000
$57/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200070017
Oct 14, 1997
Listed
$149,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,396 (+5.3%)
$3,000 + $23,600
$26,600
2024
$3,225 (−1.6%)
$3,000 + $23,600
$26,600
2023
$3,279 (−0.2%)
$3,000 + $23,600
$26,600
2022
$3,286 (+14.7%)
$3,000 + $23,600
$26,600
2021
$2,864 (+0.6%)
$3,000 + $20,610
$23,610
2020
$2,846 (+6.8%)
$3,000 + $20,610
$23,610
2019
$2,665 (+1.2%)
$3,000 + $18,100
$21,100
2018
$2,634
$3,000 + $18,100
$21,100
2017
$2,634 (+2.4%)
$3,000 + $18,100
$21,100
2016
$2,571 (+23.5%)
$3,000 + $18,100
$21,100
2014
$2,081
$3,000 + $14,900
$17,900
2013
$2,082
$3,000 + $14,900
$17,900
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
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,485
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,485
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
005-2324-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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 • 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
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8591 Wakefield Ave
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $249,900 and $615,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $615K.