***SELLER TO GIVE $10,000 ALLOWANCE TOWARDS UPDATES**Welcome to this beautiful home offering spacious living on half an acre in Riverbend Subdivision. The custom kitchen features Cambria countertops, Thermador appliances, grill cooktop, wine cooler, lighted cabinetry, pull-out drawers and a walk-in pantry room. The formal dining room overlooks the front porch and features beautiful built-ins for additional storage. The den is filled with natural light and includes a fireplace, built-ins and stately columns opening to the sunroom. The primary suite offers an attached study with a built-in desk and cabinetry and also provides direct access to the sunroom. Enjoy additional living and entertaining space with a covered back patio. The property also offers an impressive amount of outdoor storage along with a separate workshop. Additional features include a Generac whole-house generator, security cameras, and privacy fencing with iron gates. Riverbend Subdivision offers a BREC park and convenient access to a walking trail leading to the Mississippi River levee, all just minutes from LSU’s campus. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy spacious living in one of Baton Rouge’s established neighborhoods.
For sale
$399,000
5979 Belle Grove Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
4beds
2,402sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1988
0.53 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Walk-in pantry roomLighted cabinetryCovered back patioSeparate workshopGrill cooktopCambria countertopsPull-out drawers
- 42 days
- 414
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stacy Belanger,
Compass - Perkins 225-769-1500
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026015623
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Storage, Sunroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Sitting/Office Area
- Level: First
- Area: 199.12
- Width: 15.2
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 120.91
- Width: 11.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 124.32
- Width: 11.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 127.65
- Width: 11.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Combo
- Level: First
- Area: 62.62
- Width: 10.1
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 79.79
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 159.84
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 299.13
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 63.99
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Multi Units, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Wine Cooler, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling 9'+, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,391
- Total interior livable area: 2,402 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 4+ Cars Park, Carport, Covered, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Other
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Dimensions: 102 x 225 x 222 x 102
Details
- Parcel number: 00588970
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Acadian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Entergy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Acreage, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Other
- Subdivision: Riverbend
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Areas, Maint Subd Entry HOA
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $376,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,902
- Price range: $399K - $399K
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000$166/sqft |
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| 5/5/2017 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,902 +4.4% | $37,680 |
| 2024 | $4,696 +0.7% | $37,680 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $4,664 -0.2% | $36,800 |
| 2022 | $4,674 +2.2% | $36,800 |
| 2021 | $4,573 +0.5% | $36,800 |
| 2020 | $4,552 -3.9% | $36,800 |
| 2019 | $4,737 +1.2% | $36,800 |
| 2018 | $4,681 | $36,800 +22.1% |
| 2017 | $4,681 +21.2% | $30,150 |
| 2016 | $3,862 +30.1% | $30,150 +2.7% |
| 2015 | $2,969 +9.3% | $29,350 |
| 2014 | $2,715 | $29,350 |
| 2013 | $2,715 -22.8% | $29,350 |
| 2012 | $3,515 +33.5% | $29,350 +23.1% |
| 2011 | $2,634 +0% | $23,850 |
| 2010 | $2,634 +38.2% | $23,850 |
| 2009 | $1,906 -0.5% | $23,850 |
| 2008 | $1,917 +23.3% | $23,850 +16.6% |
| 2007 | $1,555 +0.8% | $20,450 |
| 2006 | $1,542 +0.9% | $20,450 |
| 2005 | $1,528 +3.6% | $20,450 |
| 2004 | $1,475 +91.5% | $20,450 +49.8% |
| 2003 | $770 +0% | $13,650 |
| 2002 | $770 0% | $13,650 |
| 2001 | $770 +11.9% | $13,650 |
| 2000 | $688 | $13,650 |
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Neighborhood: South Campus
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.







