Welcome home to Tara. This well-maintained home offers a spacious, thoughtfully designed floor plan that makes excellent use of every square foot. Just off the front entry, a generous gathering room provides flexible space for entertaining, a formal living area, home office, or playroom. The heart of the home is an inviting eat-in kitchen and den combination featuring a distinctive brick fireplace, abundant natural light, and peaceful views of the mature shade trees and large backyard. The layout creates an easy flow for everyday living and hosting family and friends. Major updates help provide peace of mind, including a roof and HVAC system replaced in 2021, furnace replaced in 2019, and kitchen oven, garbage disposal, and stove vent replaced in 2023. Rain gutters were added in 2025. New windows throughout ordered and will be installed now! The attached covered carport leads directly to the laundry room and additional storage area. Located in Flood Zone X, this charming Tara home combines character, functional space, and meaningful updates in a highly desirable Baton Rouge location. AI Staged Photos added for inspiration
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
8833 Bayside Ave · $299,000
$299K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $299K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
107 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
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Gas log and wood-burning fireplace
Smoke detector(s)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Oven
Electric cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Gas water heater
Flooring
Tile
Ceramic tile
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Covered patio and porch
Full wood fencing
Shed(s)
Level lot
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential use
Parking
3 total parking spaces
Attached garage
Carport with 3 spaces
Concrete driveway
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Frame and brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built as a single-family detached home
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association with an annual fee of $35
Other
Subdivision: Tara
Electricity and solar
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Welcome home to Tara. This well-maintained home offers a spacious, thoughtfully designed floor plan that makes excellent use of every square foot. Just off the front entry, a generous gathering room provides flexible space for entertaining, a formal living area, home office, or playroom. The heart of the home is an inviting eat-in kitchen and den combination featuring a distinctive brick fireplace, abundant natural light, and peaceful views of the mature shade trees and large backyard. The layout creates an easy flow for everyday living and hosting family and friends. Major updates help provide peace of mind, including a roof and HVAC system replaced in 2021, furnace replaced in 2019, and kitchen oven, garbage disposal, and stove vent replaced in 2023. Rain gutters were added in 2025. New windows throughout ordered and will be installed now! The attached covered carport leads directly to the laundry room and additional storage area. Located in Flood Zone X, this charming Tara home combines character, functional space, and meaningful updates in a highly desirable Baton Rouge location. AI Staged Photos added for inspiration
Public Records
Jul 30, 1996
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,832 (+5.4%)
$3,000 + $19,000
$22,000
2024
$2,687 (+13.2%)
$3,000 + $19,000
$22,000
2023
$2,373 (−0.2%)
$3,000 + $16,000
$19,000
2022
$2,379 (+2.2%)
$3,000 + $16,000
$19,000
2021
$2,327 (+0.6%)
$3,000 + $16,000
$19,000
2020
$2,312 (+6.6%)
$3,000 + $16,000
$19,000
2019
$2,169 (+1.2%)
$3,000 + $14,000
$17,000
2018
$2,143
$3,000 + $14,000
$17,000
2017
$2,143 (+2.4%)
$3,000 + $14,000
$17,000
2016
$2,093 (+92.7%)
$3,000 + $14,000
$17,000
2014
$1,086
$3,000 + $13,000
$16,000
2013
$1,087
$3,000 + $13,000
$16,000
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
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,000
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,000
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
007-9222-5
Parking Spaces
—
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.
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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84
64
76
57
67
49
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
9 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8833 Bayside Ave
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $292,500 and $378,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $293K to $378K.