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Would you buy this 6-acre property for $5M just outside the South Gates of LSU on Highland

Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:28 am
Posted by Street Hawk
Member since Nov 2014
3460 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:28 am
4979 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Own a piece of Baton Rouge history on Highland Road just south of LSU! Previously known as “The Oaks, ” this 6.18 acre property presents the right buyer with a rare opportunity to acquire acreage with Centennial Oaks along the historic Highland Road corridor, not far from the south gates of LSU. Gorgeous live oaks shade the driveway leading up to the home which has been owned by the Duplantier family since the early 1800’s. The live oaks provide a beautiful frame for the 4,034 square foot, two-story home, built more than 170 years ago. The elevated front porch has operating shutters separated by three tall windows in the center. Six square columns stand sentinel below three dormers on the roof. Formal dining room. The home’s original woodburning fireplace is below the original brick chimney in the downstairs living room, while the large kitchen had been updated several years ago with a Chambers electric cooktop and double wall ovens. The kitchen also has an abundance of cabinetry, dishwasher and double sink below large windows that view the side yard. The master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting area, while an additional two bedrooms with ceiling fans and a hall bath are located upstairs. The home also has a double garage and an inside laundry room. This is truly a rare opportunity to obtain one of Baton Rouge’s most familiar landmarks on Highland Road. The bonus is six-plus acres along one of the most desirable residential locations in the city. Call today if you’d like to see this amazing, historical Highland Road property!
Posted by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
35012 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:29 am to
won’t close for half of that
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George
Member since Aug 2004
77959 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:30 am to
Beautiful property but that house is fricked
Posted by Usual Suspect
Living rent free
Member since Jun 2013
2261 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:31 am to


Nah. Looks like a place someone has been tortured and murdered.
Posted by Geaux23
Member since Sep 2012
5808 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:31 am to
it looks 100% like a murder happened there
Posted by Street Hawk
Member since Nov 2014
3460 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:31 am to
You are probably right. It's been on the market for 163 days, when these days homes everywhere seem to be selling for above asking within 5 mins of listing.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
98180 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:31 am to
My assistant chauffeur was telling me he may buy it as a weekend getaway during football season.
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
39783 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:32 am to
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Looks like a place someone has been tortured and murdered.
I'm in, how much again.?
This post was edited on 11/1/21 at 10:32 am
Posted by TigerMomma4
Member since Mar 2020
471 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:32 am to
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Beautiful property but that house is fricked


Somebody will buy it, tear down the house, and build a dozen mcmansions.
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
20114 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:32 am to
Cool place, but $5 mil seems high. I could see it selling for 2.5 mil.
Posted by Bawcephus
Member since Jul 2018
2747 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:34 am to
6 acres.

4000 sq. ft.



FIVE photos.

Whoever created that listing needs to be fired ASAP.
Posted by Usual Suspect
Living rent free
Member since Jun 2013
2261 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:34 am to
quote:

Looks like a place someone has been tortured and murdered.
quote:

I'm in, how much again.?

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J Murdah

Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
35086 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:36 am to
That's less than 1M/acre.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
113941 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:37 am to
Ummmmmm.. No. $1.5M? Maybe but $5M...
Posted by rgsa
La.
Member since May 2015
2361 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:37 am to
Nope.
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
39223 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:39 am to
If I did I would tear down that house and start over. What is an acre sell for around there? If I wanted to live around there I would probably pay the market price per acre plus $1 million.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
101387 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:39 am to
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Beautiful property but that house is fricked


It's weird, how all the pictures make it look like a disaster on the inside (basically a full gut job from what I can tell), yet they tout the fact that "the large kitchen had been updated several years ago with a Chambers electric cooktop and double wall ovens" and not a picture to be seen.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
113941 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:40 am to
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Beautiful property but that house is fricked


I would assume anyone who buys it isn't buying it for the house. It would either get torn down or do some serious renovations.
Posted by StrongOffer
Member since Sep 2020
4332 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:46 am to
Basically listed as a $5 million lot. No way it is worth that much.
Posted by Animal
Member since Dec 2017
4217 posts
Posted on 11/1/21 at 10:48 am to
1.5 - 1.75 tops
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