540 Drehr Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 4,452 sqft

Property Description

THIS GARDEN DISTRICT GEM IS A MUST SEE! This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored as a warm & welcoming home for today's modern family! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were just sanded & refinished & new vinyl plank flooring just installed on 1st floor. Upstairs offers a large galley-style kitchen w/ plenty of countertop & cabinet space. A Viking Professional gas range w/ a 4 burner & griddle cooktop & commercial hood, a stainless steel dishwasher & refrigerator & built-in microwave, as well as a butler's pantry w/ floor to ceiling cabinets are a dream come true for those who love to cook & entertain! The kitchen & the cozy breakfast room/sunroom are flooded with natural light! A wood-burning fireplace highlights the inviting formal living room, which flows into a large formal dining room with a lovely antique light fixture, offering fantastic entertaining spaces! Also upstairs are a primary suite w/ a large walk-in cedar-lined closet, custom vanity & custom walk-in shower. There are 2 other bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs offers a large home office, with plenty of room for 2 desks if more than 1 person works from home! Workout from home in the fitness/yoga room downstairs, just off the home office! This room would also make a great play room for children! Best of all is a 750 sq. ft. glorious art studio space, drenched in light, with a soaring cathedral ceiling. This amazing space could also function as a large family room/media room. The 1st floor also includes a 1 BDRM apt. which could be rented or offered as the perfect mother-in-law suite! The art studio area has new insulation & a new roof! This property also has a security system, new French drains & a sump pump. HVAC units recently replaced. Schedule your showing to view this beautiful & unique home TODAY! Magister commercial espresso machine in the butler's pantry is negotiable. Washer, dryer, 2 refrigerators & freezer to remain. MOTIVATED SELLERS!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

October 22, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Summit Realtors, LLC : 225-721-3244

MLS ID:

2025019472

Interior

• Appliances: DryerWasherGas CooktopDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRange/OvenRefrigeratorRange HoodStainless Steel Appliance(s)
• Flooring: CarpetConcreteVinylTile FloorWood
• A/C: 2 or More Units CoolCentral Air
• Heating: 2 or More Units HeatCentral
• Fireplace: 2 FireplacesWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• Style: New Orleans
• Parking: 4+ Cars ParkGarageOff StreetParking spaces: 4

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: Stucco SidingWood SidingFrameOther2Slab

Location

• HOA Amenities: Annually
• Originating MLS: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®
• School District: East Baton Rouge
• County: East Baton Rouge

Lot

• Zoning: WARD: 1-1SUBDIVISION: DREHR PLACELOT: 11-ABLOCK: 1. 42 X 120 FT. RESUB. 1982.

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of Summit Realtors, LLC