About 540 Drehr Ave
THIS GARDEN DISTRICT GEM IS A MUST SEE! This stunning historic home has been lovingly restored as a warm & welcoming home for today's modern family! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor were just sanded & refinished & new vinyl plank flooring just installed on 1st floor. Upstairs offers a large galley-style kitchen w/ plenty of countertop & cabinet space. A Viking Professional gas range w/ a 4 burner & griddle cooktop & commercial hood, a stainless steel dishwasher & refrigerator & built-in microwave, as well as a butler's pantry w/ floor to ceiling cabinets are a dream come true for those who love to cook & entertain! The kitchen & the cozy breakfast room/sunroom are flooded with natural light! A wood-burning fireplace highlights the inviting formal living room, which flows into a large formal dining room with a lovely antique light fixture, offering fantastic entertaining spaces! Also upstairs are a primary suite w/ a large walk-in cedar-lined closet, custom vanity & custom walk-in shower. There are 2 other bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs offers a large home office, with plenty of room for 2 desks if more than 1 person works from home! Workout from home in the fitness/yoga room downstairs, just off the home office! This room would also make a great play room for children! Best of all is a 750 sq. ft. glorious art studio space, drenched in light, with a soaring cathedral ceiling. This amazing space could also function as a large family room/media room. The 1st floor also includes a 1 BDRM apt. which could be rented or offered as the perfect mother-in-law suite! The art studio area has new insulation & a new roof! This property also has a security system, new French drains & a sump pump. HVAC units recently replaced. Schedule your showing to view this beautiful & unique home TODAY! Magister commercial espresso machine in the butler's pantry is negotiable. Washer, dryer, 2 refrigerators & freezer to remain. MOTIVATED SELLERS!
Features of 540 Drehr Ave
| MLS® # | 2025019472 |
|---|---|
| Price | $699,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 4,452 |
| Acres | 0.14 |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached Single Family |
| Style | New Orleans |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 540 Drehr Ave |
|---|---|
| Area | EBR MLS Area 51 |
| Subdivision | Drehr Place |
| City | Baton Rouge |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 70806 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 4 |
|---|---|
| Parking | 4+ Cars Park, Garage, Off Street |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Appliances | Dryer, Washer, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) |
|---|---|
| Heating | 2 or More Units Heat, Central |
| Cooling | 2 or More Units Cool, Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces, Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 2 |
Exterior
| Roof | Composition |
|---|---|
| Construction | Stucco Siding, Wood Siding, Frame, Other |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| District | East Baton Rouge |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | October 22nd, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| Listing Provided By | Summit Realtors, LLC |