Own a piece of Baton Rouge history! As the very first home built on the street, this one-of-a-kind property is filled with timeless character, charm, and a story all its own. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with impressive 9+ foot ceilings throughout, creating a spacious and inviting feel while preserving the character that makes this home so special. Enjoy your morning coffee in the sunroom, relax on the screened-in patio, or spend the afternoon beneath the beautiful mature oak trees that canopy the expansive .85-acre lot. With plenty of room to spread out, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings, the outdoor space is just as special as the home itself. Adding even more versatility is a separate guest home featuring 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, a full kitchen, and its own laundry room. It’s an incredible bonus space with endless possibilities—perfect for extended family, guests, a private home office, or additional living space. Rich in history, overflowing with Southern charm, and situated on nearly an acre beneath gorgeous mature oaks, this is more than just a house—it’s a truly special Baton Rouge property ready for its next chapter. *Structure square footage nor lot dimensions warranted by Realtor
For sale
$649,000
5279 Greenside Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
3beds
2,249sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
0.85 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful mature oak treesScreened-in patioSpacious and inviting feel
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Listed by:
Amanda Bonaventure,
Covington & Associates Real Estate, LLC 225-667-3711
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026018038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling 9ft Plus
- Level: Main
- Area: 340.34
- Width: 15.4
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 173.99
- Width: 12.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 161.84
- Width: 11.9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Only
- Level: Main
- Area: 42.56
- Width: 5.6
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 57.95
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 250.8
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 148.59
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 279.36
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 113.28
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Stove Con, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Double Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling 9'+, Crown Molding
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Attic: Attic Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,249
- Total interior livable area: 2,249 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 4+ Cars Park, Carport, Covered
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Fencing: Full
- Frontage type: Golf Course
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Dimensions: 389.1 x 98.2 x 347.3 x 106.6
- Features: Oversized Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 00846333
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stucco Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle,Gabel Roof
Condition
- Age Unknown
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: City/Parish
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Westdale
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $289/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,961
- Price range: $649K - $649K
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000$289/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,961 +6.9% | $22,400 |
| 2024 | $1,835 +44% | $22,400 +28.7% |
| 2023 | $1,274 -0.2% | $17,400 |
| 2022 | $1,277 +2.2% | $17,400 |
| 2021 | $1,250 +0.2% | $17,400 |
| 2020 | $1,247 -23.1% | $17,400 +29.9% |
| 2019 | $1,623 +1.3% | $13,400 |
| 2018 | $1,603 +99.7% | $13,400 |
| 2017 | $802 0% | $13,400 |
| 2016 | $803 +2.2% | $13,400 +35.4% |
| 2015 | $785 +107.9% | $9,900 |
| 2014 | $378 | $9,900 |
| 2013 | $378 -67.2% | $9,900 |
| 2012 | $1,151 +68.3% | $9,900 +54.7% |
| 2011 | $684 0% | $6,400 |
| 2010 | $684 +696.7% | $6,400 |
| 2009 | $86 | $6,400 |
| 2008 | $86 +7.9% | $6,400 +11.3% |
| 2007 | $80 0% | $5,750 |
| 2006 | $80 | $5,750 |
| 2005 | $80 +0% | $5,750 |
| 2004 | $80 +4.7% | $5,750 +8.5% |
| 2003 | $76 +0% | $5,300 |
| 2002 | $76 +0% | $5,300 |
| 2001 | $76 +72% | $5,300 |
| 2000 | $44 | $5,300 |
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Neighborhood: Goodwood
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Baton Rouge
Source: ROAM MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






