5988 Forsythia Avenue
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Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$604,350
Avg days on market
44
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Baton Rouge, LA
9 comparable properties found
$509,000
Sold 07/24/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,693
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$625,000
Sold 05/11/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,802
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
$717,000
Sold 03/28/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,028
- Square Feet
- 0.34
- Acres
$544,000
Sold 09/29/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,807
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$589,000
Sold 10/01/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,873
- Square Feet
- 0.27
- Acres
$685,000
Sold 02/27/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,883
- Square Feet
- 0.33
- Acres
$625,000
Sold 05/07/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,527
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
$475,000
Sold 12/26/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,852
- Square Feet
- 0.32
- Acres
$639,000
Sold 11/18/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,804
- Square Feet
- 0.24
- Acres
Location
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1Property Information for 5988 Forsythia Avenue
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
- County: East Baton Rouge Parish
- Architectural Style: Acadian Style
- Subdivision Name: Pollard Estates
- Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1988
- Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
- Directions: Perkins to Pollard Pkwy. Turn left on Dahlia. Home on the right on the corner of Dahlia and Forsythia.
- Latitude: 30.40
- Longitude: -91.13
- MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
- Year Built: 1,988
- Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
- Parking Features: 2 Car, Attached, Carport, Concrete, Covered
- Carport Sq Ft: 407
- School District: East Baton Rouge
- High School: East Baton Rouge
- Elementary School: East Baton Rouge
- Middle School: East Baton Rouge
- Association Fee: $150.00
- Association Fee Includes: Common Areas HOA, Maint Subd Entry HOA
- Tax Legal Description: WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: POLLARDESTATES, LOT: 217.Property Characteristics
- Tax Lot: 217
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2735.0
- Building Area Total: 3653.0
- Living Area: 2735.0
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.38
- Lot Size Dimensions: 46x54x133x153x152
- Storage Sq Ft: 116
- Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 395
- Parcel Number: 611352
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- Property Type: Residential
- Mineral Rights: Conveyed
- Apx Age: 31-40 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."
- Overall Condition: Average
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
- Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Frame
- Exterior Features: Generator: Whole House, Landscaped, Lighting, Porch, Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Wood
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered, Patio: Wood
- Pool Private: No
- Stories: 2
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Wall Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Cooling: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log, Wood Burning
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating: Central
- Interior Features: Attic Storage, Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Inside Laundry, Network Cabled
- Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups
- Other Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector
- Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Window Features: Screens
- Bathrooms Display: 3/
- BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA Separate Shower,MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking,MBA Walk-In Closets,MBA Water Closet
- BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Sitting/Office Area,MBR Walk-In Closets,MBR Down Stairs
- RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)
- RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+)
- KF Kitchen Features: Cabinets Custom Built,Counters Granite,Counters Solid Surface,Counters Stone,Island,Pantry
Property History for 5988 Forsythia Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2025007862 | — | |
| May 4, 2025 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2025007862 | — | |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2025007862 | $579,000 | — |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #591959566 | — | |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2017003328 | — | |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2017003328 | — | |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2017003328 | $425,000 | — |
| Feb 6, 2015 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2015000114 | — | |
| Feb 6, 2015 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2015000114 | — | |
| Jan 5, 2015 | Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR201409700 | $425,000 | — |
| Jan 5, 2015 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2015000114 | $417,000 | — |
| Jul 9, 2014 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201409700 | $450,000 | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR201209015 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201209015 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201209015 | $399,999 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2025007862 | — |
| 05/04/2025 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2025007862 | — |
| 04/30/2025 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2025007862 | $579,000 |
| 04/10/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #591959566 | — |
| 04/10/2017 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2017003328 | — |
| 03/10/2017 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2017003328 | — |
| 03/09/2017 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2017003328 | $425,000 |
| 02/06/2015 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2015000114 | — |
| 02/06/2015 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2015000114 | — |
| 01/05/2015 | Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR201409700 | $425,000 |
| 01/05/2015 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2015000114 | $417,000 |
| 07/09/2014 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201409700 | $450,000 |
| 08/24/2012 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR201209015 | — |
| 07/16/2012 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201209015 | — |
| 06/27/2012 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201209015 | $399,999 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5988 Forsythia Avenue
Schools near 5988 Forsythia Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Charter - | K to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 9 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highland Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Glasgow Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
IDEA Bridge CharterK 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: 5988 Forsythia Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | $579,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,735 | 16,552 |
$419,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,865 | 13,410 | |
– | – | – | 1,887 | – | |
$399,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,401 | 19,070 | |
$400,000 | – | – | 1,903 | – | |
$284,000 | – | – | 2,566 | – | |
$379,500 | 4 | 3 | 3,416 | 13,590 | |
$379,500 | 3 | 2 | 2,287 | – | |
$359,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,445 | 13,503 | |
– | – | – | 2,548 | – | |
$485,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,311 | – | |
$305,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,633 | – | |
$459,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,862 | – | |
$490,000 | – | – | 3,890 | – | |
– | – | – | 2,492 | – | |
$180,000 | – | – | 2,968 | – |
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