17855 General Forrest Avenue

Closed 4/10/17
Closed 4/10/17
Welcome to 17855 General Forrest E
Patio Open and Covered
Living Room
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
Breakfast Area
Kitchen with Wall Oven & Microwave
Master Bedroom with Seating
Master Bath
Carport with Storage
View from back Fence
Home front view
Gallery Image 13
Sold
Last List Price
$240,000
3 beds2,083 sqft$115/sqft
17855 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Single FamilyProperty Type
1,176 sq ftLot Size
$115/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This well maintained move in ready home is tucked away in the back of a quiet subdivision and conveniently located minutes from St Michael High School. Enjoy amazing views of the lake and fountain in the Shadows at White Oak subdivision while you bike or walk. The formal dining room has plenty of natural light while the living area has a gas burning fireplace, custom bookshelves and cabinetry. The well-designed kitchen features a large island, wood and glass front cabinets, pot drawers, and buffet/butlers...This well maintained move in ready home is tucked away in the back of a quiet subdivision and conveniently located minutes from St Michael High School. Enjoy amazing views of the lake and fountain in the Shadows at White Oak subdivision while you bike or walk. The formal dining room has plenty of natural light while the living area has a gas burning fireplace, custom bookshelves and cabinetry. The well-designed kitchen features a large island, wood and glass front cabinets, pot drawers, and buffet/butlers pantry. A wall of windows overlooking lush mature landscape and a large fenced in yard make this home perfect for entertaining. This one owner home, awaits your personal touch. The refrigerator, washer and dryer remain. Home DID NOT flood in 2016.
  • Listed by: Gina Boring-Henry 504.300.0700 1ginaboring@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge
  • Listed by: Sharon Samuel 225.933.3939 ChuckRoberts70791@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge
Listing closed: 04/10/2017 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2017003399

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 17855 General Forrest Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • County: East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Architectural Style: French Style
  • Subdivision Name: Shenandoah Estates
  • Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,176 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Monitor Ave., by St. Michaels High School head south on Hagerstown Dr 0.4 miles; Turn right onto General Forrest Ave. Home will be on the right 413 ft.
  • Latitude: 30.40
  • Longitude: -90.99
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 43
Parking
  • Parking Features: 3 Car, Carport
  • Carport Sq Ft: 392
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
  • Tax Legal Description: Ward 3-0 #40912, Lot: 2613, Subdiv: SHENANDOAH ESTATES. 28TH FILING. RESUB. 1989. 1990. (961-10174).
  • Tax Lot: 2613
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2083.0
  • Building Area Total: 2933.0
  • Living Area: 2083.0
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.027
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85x145
  • Storage Sq Ft: 164
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 127
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 21-30 Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch, Satellite Dish
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio: Open, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Built-Up
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Continuous Cleaning Oven, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Tile Floor, Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Inside Laundry
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA 2+ Closets,MBA Double Vanity,MBA Dressing Area,MBA Separate Shower,MBA Tub: Jetted,MBA Walk-In Closets,MBA Water Closet
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR 2+ Closets,MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Tray,MBR Sitting/Office Area
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Laminate,Island,Pantry

Property History for 17855 General Forrest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591959626

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Apr 10, 2017

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2017003399

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Mar 12, 2017

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2017003399

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591959626

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04/10/2017

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2017003399

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03/12/2017

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2017003399

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

Public Records for 17855 General Forrest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,500Additions$22,838Total$25,338
Tax Record2025$2,141 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,027 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,027 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN203238

Schools near 17855 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17855 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$240,000
3
2,083
1,176
17861 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$319,900
–
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2,385
–
17851 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$172,500
4
2,210
12,035
17865 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$395,000
4
2,807
12,196
17845 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$275,000
4
2,324
12,035
17862 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
$237,500
4
2,175
1,255,535

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