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$824,900

For Sale - Active
542 High Lake Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,860 Square Feet
0.65 Acres Lot
Built in 1983
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Jun 04, 2025 at 03:07AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,117
Cap Rate
3.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.51
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.0%

Property Description


0.65 Acres Lot
Built in 1983
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to this meticulously maintained home 4-bedroom, 1-story split floor plan home that is the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, & style. Situated on a spacious lot in desirable Lakeside, the home offers an inviting layout with generously sized bedrooms, a bright and open living area, & thoughtful touches throughout. The owners have lovingly taken care of this special home for over 40 years, & it shows! Just over 3800 soft, this home literally has EVERYTHING from a whole home generator, to a salt water pool, to 4 full baths plus an almost 400 sqft cooled workshop, the list just goes on! Once in the foyer, you will immediately understand how special this home is as you are greeted with pristine wood floors, & custom millwork. The spacious living room is the center of the home & complete with a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen & breakfast area are located just off of the living room, & are to die for with TONS of storage, gorgeous Taj Mahal quartzite, custom reclaimed Cypress cabinets & so much more! The primary suite is tucked away & is a TRUE RETREAT with more than 800 soft, plus an updated primary bath with Sienna Bardeaux granite PLUS heated floors. There are 2 other generously sized bedrooms plus 2 more full bathrooms in this wing of the home PLUS a bonus hobby room! On the other side of the home, you will find an oversized play room, complete with a bedroom and full bath. Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling salt water pool—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. For the hobbyist or handyman, there's a dedicated COOLED workshop with a 220 volt circuit, while the 520 sqft boat port complete with a 40 amp circuit adds convenience for water enthusiasts. The whole-home generator ensures you're always prepared, providing peace of mind year-round plus a full security system with 8 hard wired cameras for your sense of security. They just don’t make them like this anymore, and trust me…you are going to want to see this one!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Garage, Off Street, Other, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 6

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Pool: Yes

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $220/annually

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 3606368
  • Lot Size: 28314 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1983

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $0

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Location

  • County: East Baton Rouge Parish

Listing Details


Listed by:
Leighton Thorning
RE/MAX Professional
(225) 615-7755

Source:
Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 2025007475
Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,117
Cap Rate
3.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.51
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$824,900
Amount financed:
-$659,920
Down payment:
$164,980
Closing costs:
$24,747
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$189,727
Square feet:
3,860
Cost per square foot:
$214
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.83

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$659,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$4,307
Property tax:
$0
Insurance:
$224
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,531

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,200 $38,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$192 -$2,304
Operating income:
$3,008 $36,096

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$224-$2,688
Property management: (8%)
8%-$256-$3,072
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
HOA fees: (1%)
1%-$18-$216
Total operating expenses: (26%)
26%-$818-$9,816

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,190 $26,280
Mortgage payments:
-$4,307 -$51,684
Cash flow:
$2,117 $25,404