
2005 Laurel Lakes Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Highlands/Perkins NeighborhoodEstimated payment $8,804/month
About This Home
Wonderfully designed family home on quiet cul-de-sac in gated community below LSU. Situated on 3.28 acres this home offers a countrylike setting with fruit trees. wildlife and space from neighbors. Enter the center hall foyer with formal dining on left and formal living room with fireplace on right. Wood and brick flooring with only carpet in upstairs bedrooms. Oversized kitchen/keeping with brick floor, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, gas range/oven, dishwasher 2022, large island with breakfast bar, built-in refrigerator/freezer, fireplace, custom built-in cabinets and bookcase, wet bar with icemaker 2022, large walk-in pantry and wall of windows to allows lots of light. Master en suite features double vanities, fireplace, jetted tub, separate shower, dressing vanity, ceiling fan, lots of cabinets, large walk-in closet and office nearby. MBR and office can be shut off with glass double doors to give privacy. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Guest bath near kitchen/keeping. Utility room has sink, space for freezer and lots of cabinets. 2nd stairway near side door leads to gameroom and bath which could be transformed into a media room. Three 50 gallon gas hot water heaters. Oversized garage with workshop., boatport and adjoining covered area. New roof 2022. Brick/hardiplank exterior. Enjoy the expansive land and lake areas from large front porch or open patio. No rear neighbors as lot borders LSU property. Must see to appreciate all the comfort and amenities of this quality home designed by Mark Montgomery and Day Waggenspack and built by Audubon General Contractors.
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Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$10,315
Year Built
2005
Lot Details
0
HOA Fees
$225 per month
Listing Details
- Prop. Type: Residential
- Horses: No
- Lot Size: 83.4 x 431.58 x 423.59 x 239.26 x 337.49
- Directions: Nicholson Drive to Brightside, turn left onto Riverbend Blvd, turn left on Twelve Oaks, turn right on Gabriel Oaks, stop at gate & find Scherer in directory, call and seller will open gate. Home at end of Laurel Lakes Avenue in cul-de-sac on right.
- Architectural Style: Acadian
- Carport Y N: No
- Garage Yn: Yes
- Year Built: 2005
- Kitchen Level: First
- Special Features: VirtualTour
- Property Sub Type: Detached
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Gas Stove Con
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Entry Location: First Level
- Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Ventless, Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Bookcases, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Multi-Head Shower, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Granite Counters
- Living Area: 5849
- Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
- Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
- Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
- Living Room Living Room Level: First
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
- Room Office Level: First
- Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
Exterior Features
- Fencing: None
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Waterfront
- Pool Private: No
- View: Water
- View: Yes
- Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond
- Waterfront: Yes
- Exclusions: Other - See Remarks
- Home Warranty: No
- Construction Type: Brick, Frame
- Exterior Features: Lighting
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Garage/Parking
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, RV Access/Parking
Utilities
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air, Zoned
- Cooling Y N: Yes
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas, None
- Heating Yn: Yes
- Gas Company: Gas: Entergy
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Community Features: Acreage, Gated
- Amenities: Management
- Association Fee: 2700
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Schools
- Junior High Dist: East Baton Rouge
Tax Info
- Tax Lot: 26
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $10,315 | $92,250 | $12,500 | $79,750 |
2023 | $10,315 | $84,250 | $12,500 | $71,750 |
2022 | $10,357 | $84,250 | $12,500 | $71,750 |
2021 | $9,319 | $84,250 | $12,500 | $71,750 |
2020 | $10,034 | $84,250 | $12,500 | $71,750 |
2019 | $9,629 | $77,250 | $12,500 | $64,750 |
2018 | $9,512 | $77,250 | $12,500 | $64,750 |
2017 | $9,512 | $77,250 | $12,500 | $64,750 |
2016 | $8,479 | $77,250 | $12,500 | $64,750 |
2015 | $7,824 | $71,750 | $15,500 | $56,250 |
2014 | $7,794 | $71,750 | $15,500 | $56,250 |
2013 | -- | $71,750 | $15,500 | $56,250 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/16/2025 07/16/25 | Price Changed | $1,395,000 | -6.7% | $239 / Sq Ft |
04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Price Changed | $1,495,000 | -3.2% | $256 / Sq Ft |
08/14/2024 08/14/24 | Price Changed | $1,545,000 | -3.1% | $264 / Sq Ft |
07/06/2024 07/06/24 | Price Changed | $1,595,000 | -3.0% | $273 / Sq Ft |
04/22/2024 04/22/24 | Price Changed | $1,645,000 | -2.9% | $281 / Sq Ft |
03/11/2024 03/11/24 | For Sale | $1,695,000 | -- | $290 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $141,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $145,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Open | $639,567 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Closed | $245,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Closed | $633,229 | VA | |
Closed | $126,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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