$619,000

5926 Menlo Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

4 beds |
3 baths |
3,270 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
0.43acre lot
—— car garage
$189/sqft
Listed 19 days ago

Property Description

LOCATION, LOCATION! Mid century modern character meets spacious living on a large corner lot diagonally across from the neighborhood park in University Acres. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features gorgeous European white oak floors downstairs, a spacious den with a masonry fireplace, and a large living area with a vaulted ceiling and wall of glass doors overlooking the backyard. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a gas range, breakfast bar, and an adjoining combination pantry, storage, and laundry room. The beautifully renovated primary suite includes a sitting area with vaulted ceilings and two walk-in closets. One featuring a vanity area. The spa like primary bath offers a walk in shower, soaking tub, and dual vanities. The primary suite and two additional bedrooms are downstairs. Upstairs includes a spacious recreation room with a built in desk area adjacent to the fourth bedroom. Enjoy fall football wether on the impressive 12' x 43' covered porch featuring tongue-and-groove cypress and pine, a vaulted ceiling, and connections for a future outdoor grill or kitchen. Additional storage includes a 22' x 35' detached covered structure ideal for a workshop, storage, or covered parking. Roof mounted solar panels provide battery-backup power to the primary suite, kitchen refrigerator, and living room entertainment area during outages. University Acres is an established neighborhood near LSU known for its mature trees, large lots, neighborhood park, and distinctive homes. Tenant occupied through the end of October - please allow 24 hours notice for showings. Photos have been staged. Available For Sale or For Lease.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: September 15, 2026
Data Last Updated:: October 5, 2026 at 2:07AM
Listing Office:: Compass - Perkins : 225-769-1500
MLS ID:: 2026016990

General: Breakfast BarCeiling Varied Heights
Appliances: Gas CooktopDishwasher
Flooring: VinylTile FloorWoodOther
A/C: 2 or More Units Cool
Heating: 2 or More Units Heat
Fireplace: 1 FireplaceMasonryFireplace

General: LandscapedStorage Shed/Bldg.
Style: Traditional
Parking: 2 Cars ParkCarportParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Shingle
General: Block SidingVinyl SidingWood SidingFrame1Slab

HOA Amenities: See Remarks365.0Annually
Originating MLS: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®
School District: East Baton Rouge
County: East Baton Rouge

Zoning: WARD 1-3LOT:A-1-BSUBDIV:UNIVERSITY ACRES. LOT A-1-BRESUB. OF LOTS A-1 & C-1 UNIVERSITYACRES. RESUB. 1955-2004.
Fencing: FullWood

Water: Public

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of Compass - Perkins

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