Make sure y'all check out this spacious Townhome, located in The Gated Sharpstowne Development. This spacious floor plan lends itself to cozy and quiet living living with a split floor plan, tons of storage, and a private New Orleans Style Patio Courtyard. Located close to great shopping like Hammond Aire and Towne Center, you're never far from some of the best conveniences Baton Rouge has to offer.
Sherwood Forest, located between Florida Boulevard and Sherwood Forest Boulevard, is a residential and suburban Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Florida Boulevard at Sherwood Forest Boulevard crossroads, where local strip-center storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Sherwood Forest Park adds open green space and a simple loop for walking. Streets favor curving blocks, deep setbacks, and car-friendly driveways that shape a quiet, practical streetscape. Nearby, the Baton Rouge Gallery at City Park and the LSU Museum of Art broaden the cultural calendar beyond the neighborhood grid. The setting balances calm residential blocks with a commercial edge along Florida Boulevard.
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Market insights
1653 Sharp Rd · $222,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 752 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
263% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Eat-in kitchen
Crown molding
High ceilings
Skylight(s)
Fireplace (other style)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Wine cooler
Eat-in layout
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup inside
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Wood flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Enclosed patio
Home design
Attached townhouse (residential)
Updated/remodeled
Property faces within a gated community
Parking
Garage with rear-facing entry
Garage door opener
Security
Smoke detectors
Gated community
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built as attached single-family / townhouse
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association with annual dues
Annual association fee $3,960 (approximately $330/month)
Association provides grounds maintenance and management
Other
Community is gated
Subdivision: Sharpstowne
Spa/Hot Tub (bath-type spa)
Therapeutic whirlpool (accessibility feature)
Electricity and solar
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Make sure y'all check out this spacious Townhome, located in The Gated Sharpstowne Development. This spacious floor plan lends itself to cozy and quiet living living with a split floor plan, tons of storage, and a private New Orleans Style Patio Courtyard. Located close to great shopping like Hammond Aire and Towne Center, you're never far from some of the best conveniences Baton Rouge has to offer.
GBRMLS #2025020591
Jun 3, 2026
Price Changed
$199,500
$102/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Price Changed
$224,500
$115/sq ft
Mar 2, 2026
Price Changed
$225,000
$115/sq ft
Feb 24, 2026
Price Changed
$239,900
$122/sq ft
Jan 29, 2026
Price Changed
$245,900
$126/sq ft
Nov 7, 2025
Listed
$249,900
$128/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2025020591
Jun 3, 2026
Price Changed
$199,500
$102/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Price Changed
$224,500
$115/sq ft
Mar 2, 2026
Price Changed
$225,000
$115/sq ft
Feb 24, 2026
Price Changed
$239,900
$122/sq ft
Jan 29, 2026
Price Changed
$245,900
$126/sq ft
Nov 7, 2025
Listed
$249,900
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 19, 2012
Sold
$140,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
May 20, 1997
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,319 (+4.5%)
$2,500 + $15,802
$18,302
2024
$2,219 (+14.1%)
$2,500 + $15,802
$18,302
2023
$1,944 (−0.2%)
$2,500 + $13,190
$15,690
2022
$1,948 (+2.3%)
$2,500 + $13,190
$15,690
2021
$1,905 (+0.6%)
$2,500 + $13,190
$15,690
2020
$1,894 (+6.9%)
$2,500 + $13,190
$15,690
2019
$1,771 (+1.2%)
$2,500 + $11,500
$14,000
2018
$1,750
$2,500 + $11,500
$14,000
2017
$1,750 (+2.4%)
$2,500 + $11,500
$14,000
2016
$1,708 (+83.9%)
$2,500 + $11,500
$14,000
2014
$929
$2,500 + $11,500
$14,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,234 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,743
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,743
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
001-3003-6
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
A2.5
Town House District
The purpose of A2.5 is to permit the development of attached town homes compatible with the surrounding residential development. The maximum is 11.5 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding residential development may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70815
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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47
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
8.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1653 Sharp Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $200,000 and $270,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $270K.