For sale

$355,000

Est. $2,757/mo —

•

2,501

sq ft

8958 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

This lovely 4 bedroom Ranch style home, located in the heart of Baton Rouge, has been nicely updated and offers a lot room to entertain! The open kitchen features slab granite counters, tile backsplash, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, plus it overlooks the den and spacious sunroom! The primary bath boasts beautiful new tile throughout, quartz counters on the double vanity, and stunning new plumbing fixtures, plus a new toilet and sinks. NEW laminate floors flow throughout the hall and bedrooms! In addition, all windows have been replaced, built-ins were added in the breakfast room and rear den, and the water heater was replaced in 2021. You'll love the flow from the foyer, through the formal living/dining, or straight to the den, with so many ways to place your furniture! Rooms are spacious too, and storage is plentiful! Plenty more has been done over their time there, too. You'll also love the nice rear patio and large back yard, with a perfect area to prep all your gardening!

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$142Price/Sq.Ft.

$250/moHOA Dues

1 spaceParking

Listed by Ashley Vuci • Compass - Perkins

Listing updated: Oct 19, 2026 at 01:30pm

Redfin checked: 3 days ago

•Source:AcadianaMLS #BR2026008027

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$2,757 per month

Principal and interest$1,937

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lasalle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

4/10

Tara High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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8958 Cottage Dr · $355,000

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$353K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Built-in bookcases
Crown molding
Double vanity sinks
Den
Dining room
Living room
Utility room
Granite counters
Solid surface counters

Bedrooms
Bedrooms located on main level (Bedroom 1 through Bedroom 8 listed)

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas cooktop
Oven
Electric stove connection
Gas stove connection

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup

Flooring
Laminate flooring
Tile flooring

Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 8958 Cottage Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GBRMLS #2026008027

Oct 16, 2026

Price Changed

$355,000

$142/sq ft

Aug 13, 2026

Price Changed

$364,000

$146/sq ft

Jul 31, 2026

Relisted

—

Jul 24, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 25, 2026

Price Changed

$364,500

$146/sq ft

May 19, 2026

Price Changed

$375,000

$150/sq ft

May 1, 2026

Listed

$385,000

$154/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2026008027

Oct 16, 2026

Price Changed

$355,000

$142/sq ft

Sep 14, 2026

Price Changed

$364,000

$146/sq ft

Jun 25, 2026

Price Changed

$364,500

$146/sq ft

May 19, 2026

Price Changed

$375,000

$150/sq ft

May 1, 2026

Listed

$385,000

$154/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 17, 2008

Sold

$199,900

$80/sq ft

GBRMLS #2008185316

Mar 20, 2008

Listed

$199,900

$80/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2008185316

Mar 20, 2008

Listed

$199,900

$80/sq ft

GBRMLS #2007166128

Aug 7, 2007

Listed

$219,900

$88/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2007166128

Aug 7, 2007

Listed

$219,900

$88/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,359 (+5.3%)

$3,000 + $23,301

$26,301

2024

$3,191 (+13.3%)

$3,000 + $23,301

$26,301

2023

$2,815 (−0.2%)

$3,000 + $19,710

$22,710

2022

$2,822 (+2.3%)

$3,000 + $19,710

$22,710

2021

$2,759 (+0.6%)

$3,000 + $19,710

$22,710

2020

$2,742 (+6.8%)

$3,000 + $19,710

$22,710

2019

$2,569 (+1.2%)

$3,000 + $17,300

$20,300

2018

$2,538

$3,000 + $17,300

$20,300

2017

$2,538 (+2.4%)

$3,000 + $17,300

$20,300

2016

$2,478 (+59.7%)

$3,000 + $17,300

$20,300

2014

$1,552

$3,000 + $17,000

$20,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,888 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,391

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,391

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

006-7209-2

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.

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

96/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11 hrs

7.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 8958 Cottage Dr

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $310,000 and $385,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $310K to $385K.

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$310,000 Last sold price
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larger lot
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