B
aton Rouge’s real‑estate scene is buzzing as LSU’s football program looks for a new head coach. Baton Rouge realtor Quita Cutrer, who has guided Nick Saban, Les Miles, Brian Kelly and other LSU coaches to homes, has compiled a shortlist of properties that balance proximity to Tiger Stadium with privacy and family needs.

    Cutrer’s résumé is a who’s‑who of LSU coaching hires. She helped Saban purchase the Highland Road estate, assisted Miles in the Bocage area, and even found the off‑market home that Kelly eventually bought. “Saban wanted land and privacy,” she says, “while Kelly wanted to be within a mile of the campus for recruiting.” Cutrer’s network extends to Skip Bertman, who once sent her a call to find a new coach’s wife, and she still receives inquiries from coaches eyeing properties as far as the Country Club of Louisiana.

    The properties on Cutrer’s radar span a range of price points and styles:

    **6326 Highland Road – “The Saban Estate”**

    - Price: $4.99 million

    - Size: 6,494 sq ft, 6 beds, 7 baths

    - Lot: 5.38 acres (14 acres available for added privacy)

    - Features: LSU‑designed landscaping, French chateau elegance, chef’s kitchen with oversized island, triple sink, Miele six‑burner cooktop, guest house with kitchen and private parking.

    - Distance: 3 mi (≈11 min) to Tiger Stadium.

    **1525 Brame Drive, A. Hays Town**

    - Price: $2.35 million

    - Size: 6,303 sq ft, 4 beds, 5 baths

    - Lot: 1,200 sq ft of porches, private pond, live oaks with swing.

    - Built 1963, expanded 2006; blends timeless architecture with modern luxury.

    - Distance: <10 min to Tiger Stadium.

    **3109 E. Lakeshore Drive**

    - Price: $2.25 million

    - Size: 5,017 sq ft, 3 beds, 5 baths

    - Features: Gated driveway, elevator, outdoor dog wash station.

    - Ideal for empty‑nesters who want a manageable home near campus.

    **17835 E. Augusta Drive**

    - Price: $3.5 million

    - Size: 5 beds, 6 baths, 1,500 sq ft guest house

    - Lot: Overlooks the fifth hole of the Country Club of Louisiana; includes a custom gunite mineral saltwater pool and outdoor kitchen.

    - Distance: Roughly a 30‑minute drive to Tiger Stadium, depending on traffic.

    Cutrer stresses that a coach’s family is the primary buyer. “Move‑in ready is a near‑universal requirement,” she notes. The decision hinges on whether the family has young children, a large dog, or desires maximum privacy. She also reminds buyers that resale value matters in the volatile world of college football, but the home must feel like a long‑term residence.

    The Highland Road estate stands out for its blend of luxury and seclusion, while the Lakeshore and Brame Drive homes offer a more modest footprint with easy access to LSU. For those willing to trade proximity for a golf‑course backdrop, the Augusta Drive property provides a scenic retreat.

    Cutrer’s expertise lies in matching a coach’s professional priorities with a home that meets personal and family needs. Whether the new LSU head coach prefers a sprawling estate or a comfortable, move‑in‑ready townhouse, the Baton Rouge market has options that combine style, privacy, and a short commute to Tiger Stadium.