$245,000

578 Baird Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Highlands/Perkins Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,402/month

Total Views 46
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,381 Sq Ft
$177 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

Charming 3BR/1.5BA Home on over 1/3 acre near Highland RD – minutes from LSU. Move right in and enjoy the perfect mix of character and modern updates! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits on a spacious, oak-shaded lot and features stunning, refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted neutral interiors. The bright, open living, breakfast, and kitchen area with large windows and a spacious breakfast bar is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen was fully renovated when the seller purchased the home in 1994, with updated flooring in the kitchen and guest bath. Key updates include a generator (upgraded in 2023), driveway and guest bath shower (2023), some updates in primary bath (2021), roof, AC, and ductwork (2019). Newer refrigerator and washer included. Just minutes from LSU, shopping, and dining, this home is ideal for students, faculty, or anyone looking to enjoy the best of Baton Rouge. Don’t miss your chance to own this Highland RD-area gem!

Listing Agent

Charise Hanchey

Coldwell Banker ONE License #0099562006 Listed on: 09/26/2025

Coldwell Banker ONE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,233

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x217x75x217
  • Barbed Wire
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,381 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Covered Parking
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Community Details

  • Magnolia Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,233

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Year Built: 1972
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Lot Size: 75x217x75x217
  • Appliances: Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Generator: Whole House
  • Subdivision Name: Magnolia Heights
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Handicap Interior Provs
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Estimated
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling 9'+
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Open, Porch, Patio: Concrete
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • RoomBedroom1Level: First
  • RoomBedroomLevel: First
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area: 1381
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling 9ft Plus, Ceiling Fan(s), Master Downstairs
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 240

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.37
  • Pool Private: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: 2 Cars Park, Covered, Concrete, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Gas: Entergy
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Comm. Sewer
  • Water Source: Comm. Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Baton Rouge

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partial, Barbed Wire
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.2

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,233 $17,263 $1,500 $15,763
2023 $1,233 $13,810 $1,500 $12,310
2022 $1,649 $13,810 $1,500 $12,310
2021 $1,611 $13,810 $1,500 $12,310
2020 $1,601 $13,810 $1,500 $12,310
2019 $1,671 $13,800 $1,500 $12,300
2018 $1,651 $13,800 $1,500 $12,300
2017 $1,651 $13,800 $1,500 $12,300
2016 $832 $13,800 $1,500 $12,300
2015 $676 $12,450 $1,500 $10,950
2014 $674 $12,450 $1,500 $10,950
2013 -- $12,450 $1,500 $10,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $245,000 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2025017930

Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00791814

Louisiana E Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge 70808 Highlands/Perkins

578 Baird Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

This home is located at 578 Baird Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 and is currently priced at $245,000, approximately $177 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 578 Baird Dr is a home located in East Baton Rouge Parish with nearby schools including Magnolia Woods Elementary School, Glasgow Middle School, and Mckinley Senior High School.

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