17871 General Forrest Avenue

Closed 7/27/12

Last List Price

$280,000

4 beds3 baths2,575 sqft$109/sqft

17871 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Description

Everything is NEW! No popcorn ceilings. Every counter top in the house has been replaced. Kitchen has slab granite countertops and a quartz backsplash. New custom window coverings and most drapes to remain. New cabinets. Crown molding almost everywhere. Check out the master bath - marble countertops (not imitation, . Low maintenance and attractively landscaped yard. Area around the pool was recently coolcreted. You will also enjoy the newly upgraded lighting throughout and the new hardwood floors....Everything is NEW! No popcorn ceilings. Every counter top in the house has been replaced. Kitchen has slab granite countertops and a quartz backsplash. New custom window coverings and most drapes to remain. New cabinets. Crown molding almost everywhere. Check out the master bath - marble countertops (not imitation, . Low maintenance and attractively landscaped yard. Area around the pool was recently coolcreted. You will also enjoy the newly upgraded lighting throughout and the new hardwood floors. No carpet! On a hot summer day take advantage of relaxing in the pool that has a brand new liner or relax on the screened in back patio away from the Mosquitos and be cool in the shade. Refrigerator is negotiable.

LISTING CLOSED: 07/27/2012 12:00 AM

Listed by Linda G Fredericks • Home After Home
P: (225) 603-9040 C: (225) 603-9040 linda@hahmail.COM

Property Details for 17871 General Forrest Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

BR201207459

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

$35 / year

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached Single Family

Year Built

Lot Size

0.28 AC / 12,325 SF

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

Architectural Style

Acadian Style

Subdivision Name

Shenandoah Estates

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Building Information for 17871 General Forrest Avenue

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,325 SF

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$1,653 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,423

Property Taxes

$227

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 17871 General Forrest Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Monitor to Hagerstown to E General Forrest
Latitude: 30.40

Longitude: -90.98
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
In City Limits: No
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 43

Parking

Parking Features: 2 Car, 4+ Car, Attached, Carport Rear, RV Carport
Carport Sq Ft: 400

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, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Other Subd Amenities
Association Fee: $35.00

Association Fee Includes: Services HOA
Tax Legal Description: Lot 2491, Shenandoah Estates
Tax Lot: 2491

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 2575.0
Building Area Total: 3835.0

Living Area: 2575.0
Living Area Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 X 145
Storage Sq Ft: 252
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 608

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 16-20 Years

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch

Fencing: Full, Other, Privacy, Wood
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered, Patio: Open, Screened
Pool Features: In Ground, Liner
Pool Private: Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Trash Compactor, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
Bathrooms Full: 3

Bedrooms Total: 4
Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log, Masonry, Wood Burning
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating: 2 or More Units, Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Computer Nook, Crown Molding, Ice Maker
Other Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry
Bathrooms Display: 3/0

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),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1)

Property History for 17871 General Forrest Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 27, 2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #337502813		—
Jul 27, 2012	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201207459		—
Jul 6, 2012	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201207459		—
May 28, 2012	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201207459	$280,000	—
Mar 30, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250901163		—
Mar 30, 2007	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2007147991		—
Feb 28, 2007	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2007147991		—
Feb 5, 2007	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2007147991	$260,000	—
Apr 30, 2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200465499		—
Mar 26, 2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200465499		—
Mar 12, 2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200465499	$235,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/27/2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #337502813	—
07/27/2012	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201207459	—
07/06/2012	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201207459	—
05/28/2012	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201207459	$280,000
03/30/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250901163	—
03/30/2007	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2007147991	—
02/28/2007	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2007147991	—
02/05/2007	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2007147991	$260,000
04/30/2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200465499	—
03/26/2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200465499	—
03/12/2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200465499	$235,000

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

Public Records for 17871 General Forrest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,300Additions$28,100Total$30,400

Tax Record2025$2,719 ($227 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,540 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,540 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN840874

Schools near 17871 General Forrest Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Shenandoah Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.1 mi
7/10	Woodlawn Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.9 mi
3/10	Woodlawn High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.6 mi
9/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus	Charter - Choice school	K to 10	3.3 mi
9/10	Sherwood Middle Academic Academy	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	5.5 mi
7/10	Westminster Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	6.4 mi
NR	St Michael The Archangel High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Shenandoah Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Woodlawn Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
3/10	Woodlawn High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.6 mi
9/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus CharterK to 10 Choice school	3.3 mi
9/10	Sherwood Middle Academic Academy Public6 to 8 Choice school	5.5 mi
7/10	Westminster Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	6.4 mi
NR	St Michael The Archangel High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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: 17871 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$280,000	4	3	2,575	12,325
17865 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$395,000	4	3	2,807	12,196
17881 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	2,346	–
17860 Chancellorsville Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	2,175	–
17861 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$319,900	–	–	2,385	–
17840 Chancellorsville Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	3,013	–
17880 Chancellorsville Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$300,000	4	2	2,314	11,325
17870 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	2,080	–
17830 Chancellorsville Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$164,900	4	2	2,195	12,325
17880 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	2,821	–
17866 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	2,349	–
17855 General Forrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$240,000	3	3	2,083	1,176
5539 Hagerstown Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$217,000	4	2	2,195	11,900
5519 Hagerstown Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	2,219	–
17820 Chancellorsville Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	–	–	–	2,083	–
5559 Hagerstown Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817	$219,900	4	2	2,087	11,900

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