247 Garden Road

Closed 1/20/17

Sold

Last List Price

$1,399,000

6 beds6 baths5,296 sqft$264/sqft

247 Garden Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123

Single FamilyProperty Type

1 acresLot Size

1994Year Built

$264/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Custom home on premier street! Main level has wood floors and ten foot ceilings in living room, formal dining room and music room. Double sided wood burning fireplace warms kitchen and living room. Main floor Master with dressing area and bath, separate shower, double vanity and walk in closet. Cabana has full kitchen, bedroom, bath and its own patio. Back yard has pool, spa, gardens and lawn. Guest parking in front and gated drive to garage and carport. Amenities include patio, study and art studio.Custom home on premier street! Main level has wood floors and ten foot ceilings in living room, formal dining room and music room. Double sided wood burning fireplace warms kitchen and living room. Main floor Master with dressing area and bath, separate shower, double vanity and walk in closet. Cabana has full kitchen, bedroom, bath and its own patio. Back yard has pool, spa, gardens and lawn. Guest parking in front and gated drive to garage and carport. Amenities include patio, study and art studio.

Listed by: Bill Baker 504.864.2294 billbaker@remax.net • RE/MAX N.O. Properties

Listing closed: 01/20/2017 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: 2076392

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,020,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

90.9%

1/52

$1,265,000

Sold 03/13/26

5
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,932
Square Feet: 1.25
Acres

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Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3,609
Square Feet: 0.24
Acres

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,567
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

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4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,944
Square Feet: 0.52
Acres

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4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,200
Square Feet: 0.43
Acres

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Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4,280
Square Feet: 0.43
Acres

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,400
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

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$995,000

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5
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,517
Square Feet: 0.39
Acres

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1/61

$1,200,000

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5
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,953
Square Feet: 0.77
Acres

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Property Information for 247 Garden Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family / Single Family Home
County: Jefferson Parish
Architectural Style: Traditional Style

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1994
Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: FROM WESTBOUND JEFFERSON HWY, TURN RIGHT ON GARDEN ROAD. PROPERTY IS ON THE RIGHT. Bounding Streets: JEFFERSON HWY., MIDWAY DR., CHARLOTTE DR.
Latitude: 29.96

Longitude: -90.21
MLS Area Minor: JEFFERSON
Year Built: 1,994
In City Limits: Yes
Local Area: Jefferson/River Ridge (22)

Parking

Parking Features: 3 Car, Carport, Garage

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Legal Description: LOT 31 SQ 1 HIGHLAND ACRES

Tax Lot: 31

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 5696.0
Living Area: 5296.0

Living Area Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 132 X 330

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Property Condition: All Original, Existing

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential
Apx Age: 22
Sub Type: Single Family Home
Overall Condition: Excellent

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Other Gas
EL Utilities Elec: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch, Sprinkler System

Fencing: Other
Foundation Details: Slab
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio: Brick, Patio: Wood
Pool Features: In Ground
Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 2

Interior Features

Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms Full: 5

Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bedrooms Total: 6
Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating: 2 or More Units, Central
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
Other Equipment: Garage Door Opener
Window Features: Screens
Bathrooms Display: 5/1

Room Information

KF Kitchen Features: Pantry

Property History for 247 Garden Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 20, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #587574508		—
Jan 20, 2017	Sold ROAM MLS #NO2076392		—
Dec 10, 2016	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #NO2076392		—
Sep 26, 2016	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #NO2076392	$1,399,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/20/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #587574508	—
01/20/2017	Sold ROAM MLS #NO2076392	—
12/10/2016	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #NO2076392	—
09/26/2016	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #NO2076392	$1,399,000

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

Public Records for 247 Garden Road

Taxable ValueLand$26,860Additions$97,050Total$123,910

Tax Record2025$14,836 ($1,236 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyJEFFERSONAPN0-91-0006871

Schools near 247 Garden Road

This home is within Jefferson Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.1 mi
6/10	Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	1.1 mi
7/10	Riverdale High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.9 mi
NR	Live Oak Manor Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.5 mi
NR	Washington Montessori	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.0 mi
8/10	Jefferson Virtual High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.6 mi
NR	St. Matthew The Apostle School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.4 mi
NR	John Curtis Christian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.1 mi
6/10	Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Riverdale High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.9 mi
NR	Live Oak Manor Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	1.5 mi
NR	Washington Montessori PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.0 mi
8/10	Jefferson Virtual High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.6 mi
NR	St. Matthew The Apostle School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	John Curtis Christian School PrivatePK 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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This home: 247 Garden Road, River Ridge, LA 70123	$1,399,000	6	6	5,296	43,560
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9632 Charlotte Drive, River Ridge, LA 70123	$194,900	3	2	2,046	6,955
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