7868 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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7868 Highland Rd,Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$1,390,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,786 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: stephanie clarke
Office: summit realtors, llc.
MLS#:BR2026012596
Source:LA_RAAMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,390,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$325.3

About this home

Lovely French Normandy estate on the "Golden Mile" stretch of historic Highland Rd. sits under 200 yr. old Live Oaks. The beautiful sloping backyard sits on a bluff & offers plenty of room for a swimming pool, tennis or pickleball court & a guest house. Built in 1939 for the daughter of then LSU President James Monroe Smith, this amazing property is full of history & charm. The home's interiors boast 10 ft. ceilings & 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. A large kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, a Subzero refrigerator, gas stove & ample counter & cabinet space. The large patio surrounding by trees & lush landscaping, overlooking the large sloped backyard is an entertainer's paradise, ready for the new owners to host memorable events and make this landmark estate their home.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1939
  • Listing ID #:BR2026012596
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:July 10, 2026 at 04:03 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Slate, Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Living area:3,786 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Multi Units
  • Heating:Central Heat
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1939
  • Building area:3,786 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.25 Acres
  • Lot Features:Sloped
  • Architectural Style:French
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Exterior Features:Chain Link Fencing, Full Fenced, Outside Light, Sloped, Workshop
  • Foundation Description:Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Levels:2 Story

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,390,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$325.3

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Lighting

Parking

  • Parking description:Garage
  • Garage:Yes