Rare find in Tara! Set under mature live oaks, this beautifully updated 3 bedroom Acadian-style home offers timeless charm and modern comfort. A brick walkway leads to a welcoming front porch with beadboard ceiling. Inside, the spacious living room features vaulted ceilings, built-ins, and a large brick fireplace with hearth seating. The updated kitchen has granite countertops, new appliances, a 5-burner gas range, ice maker, and 3 pantries. There's a cozy breakfast area and a formal dining room. French doors from the living room open to a sunroom overlooking the backyard. The primary suite includes a tray ceiling and an en-suite bath with double vanities and a custom-tiled shower with multiple shower heads. The large laundry room offers a sink, sprayer, and folding space. Throughout the home you'll find durable flooring, high ceilings, and abundant storage. Coming in from the backyard there is a mudroom with hooks and storage. Enjoy a spacious, fully fenced backyard with another stunning live oak, extended patio, storage room, irrigation system, and security lighting. Freshly painted with a new roof and windows, this home is move-in ready. Located just minutes from both interstates, Whole Foods, and great restaurants—come see why life in Tara is so special!
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8714 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
3beds
2,838sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
0.38 Acres Lot
$485,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,321 Estimated rent
Home value
$485,500
$456,000 - $519,000
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Storage roomIrrigation systemFrench doorsFully fenced backyardFolding spaceMature live oaksSecurity lighting
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Listed by:
Alissa Jenkins,
Compass - Perkins
Bought with:
Danyale Thibodeaux, 0995696472
Craft Realty
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025011961
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, 2 Closets or More, Ceiling 9ft Plus, Ceiling Boxed, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Efficiency
- Level: First
- Area: 266.42
- Width: 15.4
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 179.36
- Width: 11.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 146.65
- Width: 11.11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dressing Area, 2 Closets or More, Walk-In Closet(s), Multi Head Shower, Shower Only, Water Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 69.7
- Width: 8.2
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 13.29
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 25.83
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 211.2
- Length: 16
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Pantry, Cabinets Factory Built
- Level: First
- Area: 292.43
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 466.9
- Length: 23
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Stove Con, Ice Maker, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Machine, Range/Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Boxed, Ceiling Varied Heights, High Speed Internet, Home Entertainment System
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,876
- Total interior livable area: 2,838 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 166
- Features: Commons Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 00663883
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Siding, Fiber Cement, Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Atmos
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
- Subdivision: Tara
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $489,000$172/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025011961 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $489,000$172/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025011961 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,000$172/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025011961 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Pending sale | $489,000$172/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025011961 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Price change | $489,000-2.2%$172/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025011961 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000$176/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025011961 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2008 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,790 +7% | $28,061 |
| 2024 | $2,608 +18.7% | $28,061 +15.8% |
| 2023 | $2,198 -0.2% | $24,230 |
| 2022 | $2,202 +2.1% | $24,230 |
| 2021 | $2,156 +0.2% | $24,230 |
| 2020 | $2,153 -25.7% | $24,230 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $2,896 +1.2% | $23,000 |
| 2018 | $2,861 +38.8% | $23,000 |
| 2017 | $2,061 | $23,000 |
| 2016 | $2,061 +2.3% | $23,000 |
| 2015 | $2,015 +6% | $23,000 |
| 2014 | $1,901 | $23,000 |
| 2013 | $1,901 -28.9% | $23,000 |
| 2012 | $2,675 +8.8% | $23,000 |
| 2011 | $2,459 | $23,000 |
| 2010 | $2,459 +177.6% | $23,000 +55.4% |
| 2008 | $886 -1% | $14,800 |
| 2007 | $895 +0.8% | $14,800 |
| 2006 | $888 +0.9% | $14,800 |
| 2005 | $879 +3.4% | $14,800 |
| 2004 | $851 -1.3% | $14,800 +0.3% |
| 2003 | $862 0% | $14,750 |
| 2002 | $862 +0% | $14,750 |
| 2001 | $862 +11.4% | $14,750 |
| 2000 | $773 | $14,750 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Tara
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lasalle Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Westdale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Tara High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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.
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- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Baton Rouge
- 70806
- Tara
- 8714 Wartelle Ave
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