Lovely French Normandy estate on historic Highland Rd. sits under 200 year old Live Oaks. The beautiful sloping backyard with large patio sits on a bluff overlooking Bayou Fountain, with ample room & gorgeous views for outdoor entertaining. The home's interiors boast antique materials of the highest quality from Europe, with a formal floor plan with a Louis XV marble fireplace mantel, Venetian plaster walls, ceiling medallions, European stone floors, & French chandeliers. This lovely home was built in 1939 for the daughter of then LSU President James Monroe Smith, and is full of history & charm. Large kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, a gas stove & ample counter & cabinet space.
House for rent
$4,500/mo
7868 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4beds
3,786sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Washer/dryer con elec laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
Formal floor planFrench chandeliersSloping backyardOverlooking bayou fountainGas stoveGranite countertopsLarge patio
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Office, Sun Room
Appliances
- Included: Range Oven, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Con Elec
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,786 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Con Elec
Details
- Parcel number: 00990388
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2025 | Price change | $4,500-10%$1/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025004196 | ||
| 3/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000$1/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025004196 | ||
| 12/20/2017 | Listing removed | $898,000$237/sqft |
Source: C J Brown Perkins #2017009353 | ||
| 6/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $898,000+12.3%$237/sqft |
Source: C J Brown Perkins #2017009353 | ||
| 11/15/2010 | Listing removed | $799,999$211/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker One #B1007196 | ||
