Fantastic custom home in Melrose Place subdivision.

As you drive up you are greeted by a huge live oak tree that is registered on the historic regis try with the Live Oak Society. This sprawling 2278 square foot single story has solid oak hardwood floors, brick pavers, custom cabinets, three full baths including one with a jetted garden tub and a full bath in the utility room.

Attic storage/loft accessible by stairs from the bedroom (not included in living area). Two living areas including a den/keeping room off of the kitchen and a larger living room off of the dining room. Schdule your private tour today!

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on 5654 S Leighton Dr
in Baton Rouge, LA
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Property MLS #2024008648 from BatonRouge

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom Description: MBR En Suite Bath, MBR Ceiling 9'+, MBR Ceiling Fan

+ Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Primary Bathroom Description: MBA Dressing Area, MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking, MBA Tub: Jetted

+ Interior Features

All Window Trtmt.
Attic Access
Built-in Bookcases
Cable Ready
Ceiling 9'+
Ceiling Fans
Elec Dryer Con
Elec Wash Con
Gas Stove Con
Inside Laundry
Flooring: Brick Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Wood Floor

+ Other Rooms

Bath: Full, Bath: Master, Bedrm: Additnl, Bedrm: Master, Den, Dining Room Formal, Family, Kitchen, Laundry, Livingroom, Loft, Utilityroom
Kitchen: 13.3 x 15.4, First Floor
Dining Room Formal: 12.2 x 14.7, First Floor
Living Room: 13.3 x 18.2, First Floor
Additnl Bedroom: 13.2 x 13.3, First Floor
Bath(full): 7.3 x 8.9, First Floor
Additnl Bedroom: 12.9 x 17.3, First Floor
Den: 15.4 x 13.2, First Floor
Utility Room: 6.9 x 10.6, First Floor
Additnl Bedroom: 7.8 x 18.7, First Floor
Additnl Bedroom: 9.5 x 14.4, First Floor
Bath(full): 8.1 x 9.1, First Floor

+ Kitchen and Dining

Cooktop Gas
Counters Tile
Dishwasher
Disposal
Island
Pantry
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Cabinets Custom Built
Electric Water Heater
Exhaust Hood
Dining Area Description: Dining Room Formal

+ Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Central Air Cool
Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Burning Fireplace
Heating Features: Central Heat, Gas Heat
Number of Fireplaces: 1

+ Exterior and Lot Features

Fencing: Partial Fence, Wood Fence

+ Land Info

Lot Size Acres: 0.38
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 167
Lot Size Square Feet: 16553

+ Garage and Parking

Parking Features: 2 Cars Park, No Covered Parking, Concrete Surface, Driveway

+ School Information

School District: East Baton Rouge
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Melrose Elementary School is a public elementary school located approximately 0.6 miles away.
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Capitol Middle School is a public middle school located approximately 0.7 miles away.
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Tara High School is a public high school located approximately 2.9 miles away.
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Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School is a private elementary and middle school located approximately 0.6 miles away.
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+ Other Property Info

Source Listing Status: Active
County: EAST BATON ROUGE
Directions: Florida Blvd from downtown Baton Rouge travel east. Turn left on Cloud Dr. then right on Waverly Dr. Turn left on S. Leighton Dr. Second home on your left.
Source Property Type: Residential
Area: EBR MLS Area 60
Source Neighborhood: Melrose Place
Subdivision: Melrose Place
Source System Name: C2C
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Year	Assessments Building + Land Total	Tax
2022	$14,450 + $1,500 $15,950	$2,054
2021	$14,450 + $1,500 $15,950	$2,010
2020	$14,450 + $1,500 $15,950	$1,998
2019	$13,400 + $1,500 $14,900	$1,954
2018	$13,400 + $1,500 $14,900	$1,932
2017	$13,400 + $1,500 $14,900	$1,932
2016	$8,710 + $1,500 $10,210	$1,341
2015	$10,250 + $1,500 $11,750	$1,521
2014	$10,250 + $1,500 $11,750	$742
2013	$10,250 + $1,500 $11,750	$742
2012	$10,250 + $1,500 $11,750	$742
2011	$6,750 + $1,500 $8,250	$1,032
2010	$6,750 + $1,500 $8,250	$180
2009	$6,750 + $1,500 $8,250	$180
2008	$6,750 + $1,500 $8,250	$181
2007	$5,200 + $1,500 $6,700	$92

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Price Changed 2024-06-13
$227,900
BatonRouge

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Price Changed 2024-05-31
$228,900
BatonRouge

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Listed 2024-05-07
$229,900
BatonRouge

+ Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 2378
Year Built: 1945
Building Exterior Type: EXTERIOR: Outside Light, Patio: Covered, Siding: Brick Siding, Wood Siding
Construction Materials: Frame Const
Foundation Details: Piers Found
Property Age: 79
Roof: Architec. Shingle Roof
Levels or Stories: 1
Structure Type: Detached Single Family
House Style: Traditional Style
Total Area Lower: 2378
Total Area Sqft: 2478
Year Built Details: 76 + Years

+ Utilities

Electric: ELEC: Entergy
Gas: GAS: Entergy
Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public Water

+ Home Features

Other Equipment: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Hookups