17208 General Forrest Avenue

Closed 10/15/01
Closed 10/15/01
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Sold
Last List Price
$118,900
3 beds1,689 sqft
17208 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
$70/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lg bright kit/bkf area w/wall of windows overlooking parklike back yard. De n w/cathedral clg, fp & skylights - berber carpet, freshly painted, updated appliances, walking distance to shenandoah elem - shows well!Lg bright kit/bkf area w/wall of windows overlooking parklike back yard. De n w/cathedral clg, fp & skylights - berber carpet, freshly painted, updated appliances, walking distance to shenandoah elem - shows well!
  • Listed by: Linda L Gaspard 225.335.7653 linda@thegaspardteam.com • Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
Listing closed: 10/15/2001 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR199843385

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$230,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

89.4%

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Property Information for 17208 General Forrest Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • County: East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Architectural Style: Traditional Style
  • Subdivision Name: Shenandoah Estates
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,900 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: CHADSFORD TO STONEWALL TO GENERAL FOREST
  • Latitude: 30.40
  • Longitude: -90.99
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 0
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 43
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Carport Rear
  • Carport Sq Ft: 396
  • Garage Sq Ft: 0
School Information
  • School District: East Baton Rouge
  • High School: East Baton Rouge
  • Elementary School: East Baton Rouge
  • Middle School: East Baton Rouge
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Lot: 852
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1689.0
  • Building Area Total: 2260.0
  • Living Area: 1689.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85X140
  • Storage Sq Ft: 160
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 15
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Apx Age: 21-30 Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl Sheet Floor, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/0
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)

Property History for 17208 General Forrest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2001

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR199843385

—
Sep 19, 2001

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR199843385

—
Sep 13, 2001

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR199843385

$118,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2001

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR199843385

—
09/19/2001

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR199843385

—
09/13/2001

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR199843385

$118,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17208 General Forrest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,000Additions$14,300Total$16,300
Tax Record2025$1,036 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,630 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,630 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1893173

Schools near 17208 General Forrest Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shenandoah Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Woodlawn Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Woodlawn High School
Public - 9 to 12
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter - K to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Shenandoah Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Woodlawn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Woodlawn High School
Public9 to 12

Helix Aviation Academy
CharterK to 9

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17208 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$118,900
3
1,689
11,900
17218 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$184,900
3
1,636
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17146 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$170,000
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1,661
11,200
5727 Stonewall Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$150,800
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5726 Cedar Creek Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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17136 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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