17218 General Forrest Avenue
Description
- Listed by: Carol W Burge 225.667.3711 carol.burgerealtor@gmail.com • Covington & Associates Real Estate, LLC
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$196,000
Avg days on market
59
Sale-to-list ratio
90.3%
Baton Rouge, LA
9 comparable properties found
$235,000
Sold 02/18/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,767
- Square Feet
- 0.33
- Acres
$175,000
Sold 08/20/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,603
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$198,000
Sold 01/06/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,851
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
$165,000
Sold 05/26/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,440
- Square Feet
- 0.07
- Acres
$244,900
Sold 10/29/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,604
- Square Feet
- 0.2
- Acres
$229,000
Sold 01/31/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,431
- Square Feet
- 0.22
- Acres
$180,000
Sold 10/11/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,756
- Square Feet
- 0.2
- Acres
$200,000
Sold 10/29/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,704
- Square Feet
- 0.11
- Acres
$215,000
Sold 03/31/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,449
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
Location
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1Property Information for 17218 General Forrest Avenue
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
- County: East Baton Rouge Parish
- Architectural Style: Traditional Style
- Subdivision Name: Shenandoah Estates
- Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1978
- Directions: From I-12 exit South on O'Neal, cross over George O'Neal onto Blue Water. On Blue Water, turn left at 1st stop sign onto Chadsford Ave. Continue on Chassford Ave past 4 stop signs, turn right onto Stonewall & then left on General Forrest
- Latitude: 30.40
- Longitude: -90.99
- MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
- Year Built: 1,978
- Local Area: EBR MLS Area 43
- Parking Features: 4+ Car, Carport Rear
- Carport Sq Ft: 403
- School District: East Baton Rouge
- High School: East Baton Rouge
- Elementary School: East Baton Rouge
- Middle School: East Baton Rouge
- Association Amenities: Subd Library, Subd Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
- Association Fee: $35.00
- Association Fee Includes: Maint Subd Entry HOA
- Tax Legal Description: WARD 3-0, LOT:853, SUBDIV:SHENANDOAH ESTATES. 8TH FILING.
- Tax Lot: 853
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1636.0
- Building Area Total: 2174.0
- Living Area: 1636.0
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Level
- Lot Size Dimensions: 86x141.44x71x140
- Storage Sq Ft: 122
- Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 13
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- Property Type: Residential
- Mineral Rights: Conveyed
- Apx Age: 41-50 Years
- Spec List Type Disclosure: SELLERS ELECT TO SELL PROPERTY WITH FULL WAIVER OF WARRANTY & REDHIBITION RIGHTS AT ACT OF SALE PER LAC.C. ART. 2520 AND LAC.C. ART. 2541. PLEASE HAVE BUYER CHECK APPROPRIATE SECTION ON P.A. ENTITLED WAIVER OF WARRANTY.
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
- Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
- Exterior Features: Landscaped
- Fencing: Privacy, Wood
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Open
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Cooling: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Burning
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating: Central
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Varied Heights, Inside Laundry
- Other Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector
- Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Workshop, Other
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
- Bathrooms Display: 2/
- BA Master Bath: MBA Tub: Shower Combo
- BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
- RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Foyer (L1),Workshop (L1),Other (L1)
- KF Kitchen Features: Counters Stone,Pantry
Property History for 17218 General Forrest Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #648247892 | — | |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2019009645 | — | |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2019009645 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2019009645 | $184,900 | — |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592542671 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418922083 | — | |
| Feb 12, 2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250902068 | — | |
| Feb 12, 2007 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2006128883 | — | |
| Jan 29, 2007 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2006128883 | — | |
| Jun 23, 2006 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006128883 | $189,980 | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250851699 | — | |
| Sep 16, 2005 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2005105576 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2005 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2005105576 | — | |
| Sep 9, 2005 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2005105576 | $131,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #648247892 | — |
| 07/08/2019 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2019009645 | — |
| 06/06/2019 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2019009645 | — |
| 06/05/2019 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2019009645 | $184,900 |
| 04/18/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592542671 | — |
| 06/27/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418922083 | — |
| 02/12/2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250902068 | — |
| 02/12/2007 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2006128883 | — |
| 01/29/2007 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2006128883 | — |
| 06/23/2006 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006128883 | $189,980 |
| 09/16/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250851699 | — |
| 09/16/2005 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2005105576 | — |
| 09/11/2005 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2005105576 | — |
| 09/09/2005 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2005105576 | $131,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 17218 General Forrest Avenue
Schools near 17218 General Forrest Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 17218 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | $184,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,636 | – |
$118,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,689 | 11,900 | |
$213,000 | – | – | 2,000 | – | |
$150,800 | 3 | 2 | 1,779 | – | |
$170,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,661 | 11,200 | |
$168,250 | – | – | 1,745 | – | |
$211,000 | – | – | 2,236 | – | |
$167,900 | 4 | 2 | 2,092 | – | |
– | – | – | 1,744 | – | |
$189,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,836 | 11,562 | |
– | – | – | 1,650 | – | |
$134,500 | 4 | 2 | 1,792 | – | |
– | – | – | 1,734 | – | |
$235,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,353 | 10,890 | |
$131,000 | – | – | 1,988 | – | |
$124,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,750 | 12,000 |
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