$549,900

5929 Menlo Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,940 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1961
0.55acre lot
—— car garage
$187/sqft
Listed 14 days ago

Property Description

Seller offering $10,000 toward buyer’s closing costs and 1 year Home Warranty! Located in the heart of highly sought-after University Acres, this beautifully maintained Mid-Century home sits on an expansive .55-acre fully fenced lot—originally two lots combined—just a short walk to Leeward Drive Park. Known for its large lots, mature trees, unbeatable proximity to LSU, and major medical centers, this neighborhood is a popular choice for many who value its quiet charm and central convenience. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of entertaining living space, including a large sunroom, spacious family room, and additional living room. The property features multiple poured concrete pads for extra parking beyond the 2-car garage with attached storage, plus three decked walk-in attics, including an air-conditioned attic upstairs for year-round storage. Additional highlights include a 7-year-old roof, gas dryer connection, and peace of mind with a home that has never flooded and is not in a flood zone. With its prime location near LSU, the LSU Lakes, restaurants, and quiet tree-lined streets, this property offers the lifestyle University Acres is known for—space, convenience, and timeless character.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 21, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: The Musso Group : 225-306-3131
MLS ID:: 2025021317

General: Attic AccessBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling 9'+Ceiling Varied HeightsAttic StorageMultiple Attics
Appliances: Elec Stove ConElectric CooktopDishwasherDisposalMicrowave
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher HookupInside
Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileWoodOther
A/C: 2 or More Units CoolCentral AirCeiling Fan(s)
Heating: 2 or More Units HeatCentral

General: LandscapedLightingStorage Shed/Bldg.
Style: Traditional
Parking: 2 Cars ParkGarageOtherGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Window Treatments
General: Brick SidingWood SidingFrame2Slab

HOA Amenities: 30.0Annually
Originating MLS: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®
School District: East Baton Rouge
County: East Baton Rouge

Zoning: Ward: 1-3Subdivision: University AcresLot: 12-ABlock: H. Lot 12-A Sq HCont 0.547 AcresResub Of Lots 11-14 Sq H University AcresLocated In Sec 46T7sR1e Resub 2021
Fencing: FullPrivacyWood

Utilities: Cable Connected
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of The Musso Group

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Location

Schools Nearby

Highland Elementary School

280 Sunset Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Grades PK-5

0.17 miles away

Glasgow Middle School

1676 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Grades 6-8

1.20 miles away

Lee High School

1105 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Grades 9-12

0.93 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.