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$294,772
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1,881
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17248 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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About this home

Great home in excellent condition. Popular newer area of Shenandoah. Spacious den has great built-ins & fireplace & lots of light. Neutral colors. Fresh paint in & out. New carpet in 3 BRs. Kitchen has loads of cabinets & built-in desk. Kitchen & baths have new faucets. Extra large fenced back yard backs up to the woods. Storage building, wooden equipment & sand box remain. Great find!

Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$294,772
$127K since last sold$1,000 since August

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Sale history for 17248 General Forrest Ave

Tax history for 17248 General Forrest Ave

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Public record

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Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,881
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
008-4143-9
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Shenandoah Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10
Woodlawn Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10
Woodlawn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

3/10
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Lifestyle

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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, 21 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Baton Rouge, LA • 70817
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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price
$281,000 – $339,000

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