Sold
Last List Price
4 beds2,337 sqft$119/sqft
17759 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$119/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$30/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This well maintained 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath house in Shenandoah Estates does not lack curb appeal! The exterior has been updated with painted brick, new hardiplank siding, and new cypress columns on the front porch. Kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and backsplash, stainless appliances, tile flooring, can lighting and updated fixtures, tile flooring and features a bead board accent on the ceiling. Large island, walk-in pantry, corner sink, cabinet under lighting. The breakfast room is...This well maintained 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath house in Shenandoah Estates does not lack curb appeal! The exterior has been updated with painted brick, new hardiplank siding, and new cypress columns on the front porch. Kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and backsplash, stainless appliances, tile flooring, can lighting and updated fixtures, tile flooring and features a bead board accent on the ceiling. Large island, walk-in pantry, corner sink, cabinet under lighting. The breakfast room is spacious and could accommodate a seating area as well. A great space to cook and entertain! Living Room boasts a fireplace and custom mantle surrounded by built-ins. Formal dining room with with picture window and wainscoting on the walls makes for a grand space. All three additional bedrooms have walk-in closets. Double sinks in the hall bath. The master bedroom and bath have two walk-in closets, his/her sinks, water closet, and separate shower. Outside area has a covered, insulated patio. Fully fenced backyard with new drainage. Beautiful landscaping with a couple of fruit trees and the cutest treehouse adorn the backyard. Great for entertaining! Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, I-10 and I-12, BREC park, and SOAC Health Club! Flood zone X and did not flood in 2016. This home is ready for it's new owner! Measurements not warranted by Seller/Broker/Realtor.
  • Listed by: Happi H Hoffer 225.921.0094 happihoffer@remax.net • RE/MAX Professional
Listing closed: 08/20/2020 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2020011147

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$315,000

Avg days on market

80

Sale-to-list ratio

92.8%

Baton Rouge, LA

9 comparable properties found

$315,000 | 5246 Stones River Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/30
1

$315,000

Sold 11/10/25

4
Bedrooms
2,238
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$315,000 | 5115 Williamsburg Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/29
2

$315,000

Sold 02/26/25

4
Bedrooms
2,232
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$330,000 | 17826 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/30
3

$330,000

Sold 08/12/25

4
Bedrooms
2,416
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$370,000 | 17678 Brookcrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/34
4

$370,000

Sold 12/06/24

4
Bedrooms
2,286
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$335,000 | 6046 Hagerstown Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/36
5

$335,000

Sold 04/16/26

4
Bedrooms
2,464
Square Feet
0.4
Acres
$305,000 | 5334 Port Hudson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/23
6

$305,000

Sold 07/31/25

4
Bedrooms
2,043
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$299,000 | 16058 Chantilly Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/28
7

$299,000

Sold 09/29/25

4
Bedrooms
2,079
Square Feet
0.3
Acres
$299,000 | 16429 Antietam Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/28
8

$299,000

Sold 07/18/25

4
Bedrooms
2,502
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$325,000 | 6112 Chattanooga Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/33
9

$325,000

Sold 08/14/26

4
Bedrooms
2,172
Square Feet
0.3
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Professional

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$1,630 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,418

Property Taxes

$209

HOA Dues

$3

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 17759 General Forrest Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Traditional Style
  • Subdivision Name: Shenandoah Estates
  • Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Monitor to Hagerstown to General Forest. Home just past Grand Coteau
  • Latitude: 30.40
  • Longitude: -90.99
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,990
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 43
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Carport Rear
  • Carport Sq Ft: 396
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 Amenities: Fitness Center, Subd Library, Subd Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Subd Shopping/Mall
  • Association Fee: $30.00
  • Tax Legal Description: WARD 3-0, LOT:2622, SUBDIV:SHENANDOAH ESTATES. 28TH FILING. RESUB. 1989.
  • Tax Lot: 2622
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2337.0
  • Building Area Total: 3201.0
  • Living Area: 2337.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 145
  • Storage Sq Ft: 210
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 258
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 00210889
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 21-30 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
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding, Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch
  • Fencing: Full, Privacy, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio: Open, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Inside Laundry
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA Separate Shower,MBA Water Closet
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR 2+ Closets,MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite,Island,Pantry

Property History for 17759 General Forrest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676391191

Aug 20, 2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020011147

Jul 17, 2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020011147

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676391191

08/20/2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020011147

07/17/2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020011147

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

Public Records for 17759 General Forrest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,400Additions$26,188Total$28,588
Tax Record2025$2,512 ($209 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,287 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,287 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN210889

Schools near 17759 General Forrest Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Shenandoah Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Woodlawn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Woodlawn High School
Public9 to 12

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus
CharterK to 10

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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 70817

$406,000 | 13812 Malbec Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/10
New

$406,000

4
Bedrooms
3,089
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$225,000 | 17510 9 Oaks Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/18

$225,000

2
Bedrooms
1,195
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$345,000 | 6223 Snowden Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/29

$345,000

3
Bedrooms
1,986
Square Feet
0.4
Acres
$300,000 | 17851 Lake Azalea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/18

$300,000

4
Bedrooms
1,647
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
$312,000 | 20126 Grenada Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/35

$312,000

3
Bedrooms
1,887
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$299,000 | 17826 Spring Creek Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/20

$299,000

3
Bedrooms
1,562
Square Feet
0.1
Acres
$659,900 | 6524 Audubon Square, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/23
Coming Soon

$659,900

4
Bedrooms
2,755
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$205,000 | 4445 Country Hill Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/15

$205,000

3
Bedrooms
1,341
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$215,000 | 18438 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
1/21

$215,000

3
Bedrooms
1,365
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

Nearby home values

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Professional

The data relating to real estate listings on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of Multiple Listing Service of ROAM MLS, Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Association of REALTORS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listings provided by brokerages other than Compass are identified with the ROAM MLS, Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Association of REALTORS Logos. All Information Is Deemed Reliable But Is Not Guaranteed Accurate. All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ROAM MLS, Gulf Coast, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Association of REALTORS.Listing information Copyright© 2026 MLS of ROAM, Gulf Coast, REALTOR Association of Acadiana and South West Louisiana Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved.