This well maintained move in ready home is tucked away in the back of a quiet subdivision and conveniently located minutes from St Michael High School. Enjoy amazing views of the lake and fountain in the Shadows at White Oak subdivision while you bike or walk. The formal dining room has plenty of natural light while the living area has a gas burning fireplace, custom bookshelves and cabinetry. The well-designed kitchen features a large island, wood and glass front cabinets, pot drawers, and buffet/butlers pantry. A wall of windows overlooking lush mature landscape and a large fenced in yard make this home perfect for entertaining. This one owner home, awaits your personal touch. The refrigerator, washer and dryer remain. Home DID NOT flood in 2016.
Single-familyProperty Type
1,176 sq ftLot Size
$104Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge
Bought with Jeanne Stroda• Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
This well maintained move in ready home is tucked away in the back of a quiet subdivision and conveniently located minutes from St Michael High School. Enjoy amazing views of the lake and fountain in the Shadows at White Oak subdivision while you bike or walk. The formal dining room has plenty of natural light while the living area has a gas burning fireplace, custom bookshelves and cabinetry. The well-designed kitchen features a large island, wood and glass front cabinets, pot drawers, and buffet/butlers pantry. A wall of windows overlooking lush mature landscape and a large fenced in yard make this home perfect for entertaining. This one owner home, awaits your personal touch. The refrigerator, washer and dryer remain. Home DID NOT flood in 2016.
Public Records
May 7, 1990
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,997 (−0.4%)
$2,500 + $22,838
$25,338
2024
$3,010 (+4.2%)
$2,500 + $22,838
$25,338
2023
$2,889 (+3.2%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2022
$2,799 (+1.9%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2021
$2,747 (−1.3%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2020
$2,782 (−3.8%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2019
$2,892 (+4.0%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2018
$2,781
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2017
$2,781 (+110.6%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2016
$1,320 (+179.1%)
$2,500 + $9,050
$11,550
2014
$473 (−0.2%)
$2,500 + $9,050
$11,550
2013
$474
$2,500 + $9,050
$11,550
Tax history for 17855 General Forrest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,997 (−0.4%)
$2,500 + $22,838
$25,338
2024
$3,010 (+4.2%)
$2,500 + $22,838
$25,338
2023
$2,889 (+3.2%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2022
$2,799 (+1.9%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2021
$2,747 (−1.3%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2020
$2,782 (−3.8%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2019
$2,892 (+4.0%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2018
$2,781
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2017
$2,781 (+110.6%)
$2,500 + $21,500
$24,000
2016
$1,320 (+179.1%)
$2,500 + $9,050
$11,550
2014
$473 (−0.2%)
$2,500 + $9,050
$11,550
2013
$474
$2,500 + $9,050
$11,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Middle Or Junior School District: East Baton Rouge
High School District: East Baton Rouge
Location Information
Directions: From Monitor Ave., by St. Michaels High School head south on Hagerstown Dr 0.4 miles; Turn right onto General Forrest Ave. Home will be on the right 413 ft.
Subdivision Name: Shenandoah Estates
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,027
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 002-0323-8
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shenandoah Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Woodlawn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Woodlawn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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, 22 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
$290,000 – $351,000
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