540 E State St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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OFF MARKET

$262,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Nov 12, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 1,560 sqft

540 E State St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

South Campus

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,560 sqft
$168/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Private and dedicated parkingCompletely renovated
4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath within walking distance of LSU Campus and across the street from LSU LAKES! This home is very charming and has been completely renovated. Upscale comfort best describes this pristine home. Private and dedicated parking is also included. $850 per roommate.
540 E State St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,560 sqft single-family home in South Campus. It was last sold on Apr 15, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2026 with an asking price of $3,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 17, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $262,800, with a rent estimate of $2,020/month.

Home Details for 540 E State St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 540 E State St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1808 May St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.27
Single-Family Home
-
05/29/26
3
2
2,120 sqft
733 E Grant St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.32
Single-Family Home
-
07/31/26
3
1.5
1,089 sqft
1997 Christian St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.60
Single-Family Home
-
06/18/26
4
2.5
2,096 sqft
2055 Alabama St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.69
Single-Family Home
-
10/16/26
3
3
1,199 sqft
474 W Grant St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.65
Single-Family Home
-
05/15/26
3
2
1,586 sqft
676 W Grant St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.76
Single-Family Home
-
03/02/26
4
2
1,580 sqft
766 E Buchanan St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.43
Single-Family Home
-
07/07/26
3
2
645 sqft
3202 Iowa St, Baton Rouge, LA
0.81
Single-Family Home
-
04/22/26
3
3
1,600 sqft
2032 Ferndale Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
0.77
Single-Family Home
-
09/14/26
3
1.5
1,641 sqft
2445 Cottonwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
0.75
Single-Family Home
-
04/30/26
4
2
2,375 sqft

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 17, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,400
Mar 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,400
Apr 16, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 12, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,995
May 28, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,800

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Neighborhood Overview

South Campus
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What Locals Say about South Campus

At least 55 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 37 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say kids play outside

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 24 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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    "Riverbend is a great neighborhood! The previous poster has posted this on everything in a 5mi area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Please pick somewhere else. This isn't a safe area for children. I've lived here for seven years and it's only getting worse. "
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  • Brandy
    "this is for college kids mostly not families. way too mant parties and whatnot. its close to lsu and the neighborhood is geared toward that "
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  • Kaitlin R.
    "College student area...but affordable housing for young families and close proximity to the university"
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  • Kayla W.
    "I like that people have dogs so when mine barks people aren’t so bothered but it isn’t ideal for off leash walking "
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  • Jason P.
    "Crime is getting much worse 2 murders My neighbor two doors down committed suicide The trash companies won’t pick up old furniture on the street And a side of a lot of theft and domestic violence "
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  • Brandy N. C.
    "college area. not a good area at all. apartments are crappy. people are iffy. i will be moving asap. wouldnt be here if i didnt have to be. loud and roudy and just not a good place"
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  • B. N. C.
    "its a college area - lsu is a party school and most of the people who live around here are college kids. its mainly apartments all around and they even advertise they are party central. not a place to really have a family. there are other parts of br for that"
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  • Alysha S.
    "I don’t care for the neighborhood. It’s right next to tiger land so there is always music and there are always ppl everywhere "
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  • Kasiesears
    "I am here for business. This is a temporary home for me. I live in the Brightside area and it’s not bad at all. Neighbors seem nice and the place is very dog friendly."
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  • Raseldu116
    "I lived here for 5 years and loved it! The neighbors are fantastic, the neighborhood is quite and there's no through traffic."
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Frequently asked questions about 540 E State St

  • What is 540 E State St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 540 E State St in Baton Rouge, LA is $262,800.
  • What is the price history for 540 E State St?
    540 E State St in Baton Rouge, LA last sold in April 2015.
  • Is Baton Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?
    Baton Rouge is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Baton Rouge?
    The median sale price in Baton Rouge is $245K. That is down $2.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 540 E State St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 540 E State St in Baton Rouge, LA has air conditioning.
  • Does 540 E State St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 540 E State St in Baton Rouge, LA has in-unit laundry.

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