8744 Forest Hill Drive

Closed 1/15/21
Closed 1/15/21
Tree shaded lot
Den
Den with bar
Living room
dining room
Kitchen
Breakfast room
master bedroom
Backyard
Separate guesthouse
Guest house needs only flooring.
Sold
Last List Price
$199,000
3 beds2,527 sqft
8744 Forest Hill Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$79/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away behind the State Archives off of Essen is this quiet one street neighborhood. Great convenient location, ready for someone to add TLC and updates. Whole house generator and beautiful Bahama shutters on most windows along with a metal roof. Over 2500 sq. ft on 1/3 acre shaded lot. Covered Boat/RV parking. BONUS is the 325 sq. ft. 8 yr. old guesthouse with bedroom/living room/mini kitchen, full bath and large closet. Perfect for additional income!Tucked away behind the State Archives off of Essen is this quiet one street neighborhood. Great convenient location, ready for someone to add TLC and updates. Whole house generator and beautiful Bahama shutters on most windows along with a metal roof. Over 2500 sq. ft on 1/3 acre shaded lot. Covered Boat/RV parking. BONUS is the 325 sq. ft. 8 yr. old guesthouse with bedroom/living room/mini kitchen, full bath and large closet. Perfect for additional income!
  • Listed by: Yvonne C Dupont 225.288.3896 jazzyvon@yahoo.com • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Listing closed: 01/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2020012963

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Property Information for 8744 Forest Hill Drive

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • County: East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Architectural Style: Ranch Style
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Hill
  • Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Essen Lane, turn on street beside the LA State Archives; take an immediate LEFT onto Quarters Lake Rd in front of the Archive building, passing Jamestown Ct, then turn RIGHT onto Forest Hill Dr. The house is on the right towards the end of street.
  • Latitude: 30.41
  • Longitude: -91.09
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,958
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 62
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Attached, Carport, RV Carport
  • Carport Sq Ft: 588
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: No
  • Tax Legal Description: DIST:3RD WARD CITY/EAST BATON ROUGE WARD 3-0, LOT:17
  • Tax Lot: 17
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2527.0
  • Building Area Total: 3365.0
  • Living Area: 2527.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 110 x 140
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 250
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 51-75 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: Poor
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Atmos
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Generator: Whole House, Lighting
  • Fencing: Other, Partial, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Frontage Length: 110
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Tile Floor
  • Heating: Central, Space Heater
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Master Bathroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA No Special Features,MBA Separate Shower
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR 2+ Closets,MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Laminate,Pantry

Property History for 8744 Forest Hill Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #698379902

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Jan 15, 2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020012963

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Sep 7, 2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020012963

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #698379902

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01/15/2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020012963

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09/07/2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020012963

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

Public Records for 8744 Forest Hill Drive

Taxable ValueLand$600Additions$19,810Total$20,410
Tax Record2025$1,526 ($127 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,527 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,527 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1696653

Schools near 8744 Forest Hill Drive

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wedgewood Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Westdale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
IDEA Bridge
Charter - K to 12
Westminster Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Wedgewood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

IDEA Bridge
CharterK to 12

Westminster Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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$199,000
3
2,527
13,939
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$165,000
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13,900
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