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    • $3,250,000

    1544 Stanford Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    3beds
    4,596sqft
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    $22,192/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1947
    2 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $707/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    One-of-a-kind estate near LSU. This is the 2-acre estate of A Hays Town. Designed and built by the legendary architect himself. Steele Burden was a close friend of Mr. Town, and Steele and Hays planted all of the live oak trees on the property. Mr. Hyman, from Lafayette, and Mr. Town cultivated and planted all the crepe myrtles that form the allees in the back of the property. Every design feature was throughout and implemented by Mr. Town. Brick walls were added, real flagstone patio revised and expanded, brick arches added to the walled courtyard. The open-air Garden Room faces the huge flagstone patio, the primary bedroom has a bay window that faces the brick paved garden with fountain, the Office (Guest House 1) views a walled brick courtyard with raised beds and iron gate. A unique and much photographed property, this home and elements of the home and yard have been featured in magazines such as Southern Living and Veranda, architectural and design magazines and articles around the country. The property consists of a 3 bed, 3 bath home with front and back porches and verandas, Garden Room that faces the flagstone patio and brick courtyard with fountain, Office (Guest House 1), a workshop, Honeymoon Cottage (Guest House 2), a pigeonnier, gazebo, brick walls and courtyards, and 2 acres of land (2 lots). Each building on the property is unique and built at different times in Mr. Town’s life and career. There are influences of French, English, Spanish, and lots of European garden elements. Mr. Town was the leader of using reclaimed materials, and this home is a masterpiece. Beams, bricks, mantels from the salvage yards, cypress paneling, antique brass hardware, reclaimed doors from a French armoire made into a closet door. Imported flagstone, reclaimed soft reds and hard tan bricks abound. Slate roofs, reclaimed hardwood floors, hand made and designed copper and iron light fixtures. This historic and architectural property is legendary.
    63 days
    3,401
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Leslie Gladney,

    Burns & Co., Inc. 225-752-3100

    Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026013049MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Office, Game Room, Garage Apartment, Sitting Room, Storage, Sunroom, Utility Room, Workshop, Keeping Room, Great Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling 9ft Plus, Walk-In Closet(s), Sitting/Office Area, Split, Master Downstairs, Dressing Room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 272
      • Dimensions: 16 x 17
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 208
      • Dimensions: 13 x 16
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: First
      • Area: 266
      • Dimensions: 14 x 19
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Shower Combo
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 240
      • Dimensions: 16 x 15
      Kitchen
      • Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Cabinets Custom Built
      • Level: First
      • Area: 266
      • Dimensions: 14 x 19
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 416
      • Dimensions: 26 x 16
      Office
      • Level: First
      • Area: 460
      • Dimensions: 23 x 20
      Heating
      • 2 or More Units Heat, Central, Electric, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Multi Units, Central Air, Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Stove Con, Dryer, Washer, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Double Oven, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Mud Room
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Varied Heights, Crown Molding, Pantry, Primary Closet, Storage
      • Flooring: Brick, Wood
      • Attic: Attic Access,Storage,Multiple Attics,Walk-up
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Masonry, Wood Burning, Decorative
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 11,594
      • Total interior livable area: 4,596 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: 4+ Cars Park, Carport, Covered, Other, Concrete, Limestone Surface, Permeable Surface
      • Has carport: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Handicap Exterior Provs, Handicap Interior Provs
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Lighting, Courtyard
      • Fencing: Brick,Chain Link,Full,Privacy,Wood,Wrought Iron
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Walk To Water
      Lot
      • Size: 2 Acres
      • Dimensions: 408 x 220 x 366 x 216
      • Features: Additional Land Lot, Divisible Lot, Oversized Lot, Rectangular Lot, Shade Tree(s), Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Gazebo, Guest House, Storage, Workshop
      • Parcel number: 00881155
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Creole French Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick Siding, Wood Siding, Brick, Frame
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Hip Roof,Metal,Slate
      Condition
      • Historical
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1947
      Details
      • Builder name: A. Hays Town

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Entergy
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Acreage, Sidewalks
      • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Etta B Jolly
      Location
      • Region: Baton Rouge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $707/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $232,500
      • Annual tax amount: $2,065
      • Price range: $3.3M - $3.3M
      • Date on market: 7/17/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/17/2026Listed for sale$3,250,000$707/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026013049 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,065 +6.8%$23,250
        2024$1,934 -1.9%$23,250
        2023$1,971 -0.2%$23,250
        2022$1,975 +2.2%$23,250
        2021$1,932 +0.2%$23,250
        2020$1,929 -31.5%$23,250
        2019$2,816 +1.3%$23,250
        2018$2,781 +40.4%$23,250
        2017$1,981 $23,250
        2016$1,981 +2.4%$23,250 +27.4%
        2015$1,934 +43.4%$18,250
        2014$1,349 $18,250
        2013$1,349 -36.5%$18,250
        2012$2,122 +8.8%$18,250
        2011$1,951 +0%$18,250
        2010$1,951 +56.1%$18,250
        2009$1,250 -0.5%$18,250
        2008$1,257 +51.2%$18,250 +27.2%
        2005$831 +3.4%$14,350
        2004$804 +8.4%$14,350 +5.5%
        2003$742 0%$13,600
        2002$742 0%$13,600
        2001$742 +12.4%$13,600
        2000$661 $13,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Southside

        Getting around

        37 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        51 / 100
        Bikeable

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        • District: East Baton Rouge

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