A ONCE IN A LIFETIME LEGACY ESTATE ON 52.73 PRIVATE ACRES Extraordinary Retreat where Breathtaking Nature Beauty & Privacy Create one of the most Remarkable Estate Properties Available Today. Private Sanctuary from the moment you enter through the Gated Entrance and follow the Winding Asphalt drive, you are Transported into a World of Serenity. Access to the Amite River & Honey Cut Bayou. Scenic Trails and a 5-6 acre Private Lake with Islands. Automatic Wildlife Feeders. Crafted with Antique Cypress & Pine Heartwood. this Home Exudes Warmth, Character and Quality. The Main Level Showcases an Expansive Great room with Vaulted Ceilings, Exposed Beams. & Skylights Seamlessly Connecting to Living Spaces for Grand Entertaining and Everyday Comfort. The Spacious Kitchen is a Chef's Dream offering Abundant Cabinetry, Walk-in Pantries and Easy Access to Outdoor Livings Areas. The Luxurious Primary Suite is a Private Retreat unto Itself. Enjoy a Cozy Fireplace, Separate Sitting Area, Heated Marble Floors, an Oversized Dressing Room and Exceptional Closet Space. A Spa-Inspired Bath features a Jetted Garden Tub framed by Roman Columns, while Private Balconies Overlook the Stunning Natural Surroundings. Additional Amenities include an Office, Study, Laundry and Utility Areas Serviced by a Conventional Dumbwaiter. 3 Bedrooms and Multiple Gathering Spaces filled with Natural Light and Panoramic Woodland Views. The Lower Area adds Approx. 1,881 sq. ft of Versatile Space, including a Fitness Area, 3 Workshops, Two 1/2 baths and Extensive Storage. Thoughtfully Designed Landscapes feature 3 Garden Pools with Waterfall and Rock Gardens. , Flagstone Walkways, Outdoors Lightning System and Irrigation. Enjoy Multiple Patios and Decks, Gazabo, Greenhouse, Maintenance Shop, Pumphouse, Barn, Woodshed, 3 Car Carport and Numerous Storage Areas. Every Detail has been Carefully Curated to Create a Private Resort Experience. Stand-By Whole House Generator. Private Water Supply.
O'Neal, located between Jones Creek Road and the Amite River, is a suburban and residential Baton Rouge neighborhood with a retail corridor and wooded bayou edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the O’Neal Lane and I-12 interchange, where big-box storefronts, casual eateries, and service plazas line wide, car-oriented blocks. Housing trends toward late-20th-century subdivisions with brick facades, driveways, and curving streets. Daily rhythms orbit errands along O’Neal Lane and quieter pockets near drainage canals and tree lines. Recreation often points toward nearby green space and riverfront trails. The atmosphere reads practical and polished, with most activity centered on the commercial spine.
Sale and tax history for 17979 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GBRMLS #2026012300
Jul 24, 2026
Price Changed
$1,999,900
$281/sq ft
Jul 6, 2026
Listed
$2,250,000
$316/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2026012300
Jul 24, 2026
Price Changed
$1,999,900
$281/sq ft
Jul 6, 2026
Listed
$2,250,000
$316/sq ft
+42
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME LEGACY ESTATE ON 52.73 PRIVATE ACRES Extraordinary Retreat where Breathtaking Nature Beauty & Privacy Create one of the most Remarkable Estate Properties Available Today. Private Sanctuary from the moment you enter through the Gated Entrance and follow the Winding Asphalt drive, you are Transported into a World of Serenity. Access to the Amite River & Honey Cut Bayou. Scenic Trails and a 5-6 acre Private Lake with Islands. Automatic Wildlife Feeders. Crafted with Antique Cypress & Pine Heartwood. this Home Exudes Warmth, Character and Quality. The Main Level Showcases an Expansive Great room with Vaulted Ceilings, Exposed Beams. & Skylights Seamlessly Connecting to Living Spaces for Grand Entertaining and Everyday Comfort. The Spacious Kitchen is a Chef's Dream offering Abundant Cabinetry, Walk-in Pantries and Easy Access to Outdoor Livings Areas. The Luxurious Primary Suite is a Private Retreat unto Itself. Enjoy a Cozy Fireplace, Separate Sitting Area, Heated Marble Floors, an Oversized Dressing Room and Exceptional Closet Space. A Spa-Inspired Bath features a Jetted Garden Tub framed by Roman Columns, while Private Balconies Overlook the Stunning Natural Surroundings. Additional Amenities include an Office, Study, Laundry and Utility Areas Serviced by a Conventional Dumbwaiter. 3 Bedrooms and Multiple Gathering Spaces filled with Natural Light and Panoramic Woodland Views. The Lower Area adds Approx. 1,881 sq. ft of Versatile Space, including a Fitness Area, 3 Workshops, Two 1/2 baths and Extensive Storage. Thoughtfully Designed Landscapes feature 3 Garden Pools with Waterfall and Rock Gardens., Flagstone Walkways, Outdoors Lightning System and Irrigation. Enjoy Multiple Patios and Decks, Gazabo, Greenhouse, Maintenance Shop, Pumphouse, Barn, Woodshed, 3 Car Carport and Numerous Storage Areas. Every Detail has been Carefully Curated to Create a Private Resort Experience. Stand-By Whole House Generator. Private Water Supply.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,254 (−0.4%)
$6,283 + $19,902
$26,185
2024
$3,268 (+10.7%)
$6,283 + $19,902
$26,185
2023
$2,952 (−0.2%)
$5,610 + $17,770
$23,380
2022
$2,959 (+1.8%)
$5,610 + $17,770
$23,380
2021
$2,907 (−1.2%)
$5,610 + $17,770
$23,380
2020
$2,941 (+11.6%)
$5,610 + $17,770
$23,380
2019
$2,636 (+1.2%)
$5,100 + $16,150
$21,250
2018
$2,604
$5,100 + $16,150
$21,250
2017
$2,604 (+39.0%)
$5,100 + $16,150
$21,250
2016
$1,873 (+17.4%)
$5,100 + $10,498
$15,598
2014
$1,596
$5,100 + $15,700
$20,800
2013
$1,596
$5,100 + $15,700
$20,800
Public record
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Lot size
48.84 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
4,331
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
4,331
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
019-3348-5
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
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, 19 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 • 70816
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.7 hrs
6.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 17979 S Harrells Ferry Rd
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