SOLD MAY 29, 2026

Off market may 2026 for $539K

$528,647

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,931/mo

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2,462

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5966 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

About this home

St. Aloysius School District! Wonderful Renovation in One of the Most Desirable Subdivisions in Town - Pollard Estates. This 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Home Has Had an Extensive Renovation Down to the Studs! It Now Features All of the Newest Interior Amenities. Walls Were Moved and Cased Openings Enlarged to Create a Better Space for Family Life and Entertaining. Features All New Sheetrock, New Insulation, Beautiful New Wood Floors, New Ceramic Tile, New Cabinetry, New Quartz Counter Tops, New Under Mount Sinks, and New Plumbing. Extensive New Canned Lighting was Added as well as New Light Fixtures. Also Has New Stainless Appliances - Gas Oven/Range w/Stainless Hood- and a New Hot Water Heater. Oh... and Let's Not Forget to Mention the Wood Burning Fireplace -with Gas Starter- for those Cozy Winter Nights! Fabulous Mature Landscaping Surrounds this Home with Fenced Yard. Extended Patio Creates the Perfect Space for Family Gatherings and Outdoor Fun. Bonus - the PlayHouse and Swing Remains! Roof is only 8 years old! Come Quick... You Don't Want to Miss This One!

Single-familyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Candy Picou Linschoten • Gaspard & Co Real Estate LLC

Bought with Jennifer Cagley • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

Source:AcadianaMLS #BR2017006819

Redfin Estimate

$528,647

$10K since sold in May 2026$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.2% lower than the average sale price ($552K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$565,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,437 sq ft
5920 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$464,900
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,106 sq ft
1905 Pollard Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$450,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,446 sq ft
5621 Hyacinth Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$628,900
D
4 beds3 baths2,808 sq ft
6233 Krista Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$649,500
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,578 sq ft
1924 Dahlia St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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$67,218

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$2,047/mo

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Market trends in 70808, LA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$395K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

129

16 MoM

New listings for sale

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$875,555
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$446,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,792 sq ft
320 Dentation Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
NEW 28 HRS AGO
$375,000
3 beds2 baths1,699 sq ft
529 Centenary Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$2,770,000
5 beds4 baths6,961 sq ft
6648 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$460,000
3 beds2 baths2,411 sq ft
620 Wylie Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$749,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,322 sq ft
1810 Dauphine St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$284,000
3 beds2 baths1,833 sq ft
684 Wylie Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$399,000
3 beds2.5 baths3,304 sq ft
1454 Applewood Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
VIDEO TOUR
$2,975,000
3 beds3.5 baths4,102 sq ft
919 Sweets Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$238,900
3 beds2 baths1,518 sq ft
551 Bonarbridge Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Sale history for 5966 Forsythia Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 29, 2026

Sold

$539,000

$219/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 3, 2019

Sold

$375,000

$152/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 31, 2017

Sold

$354,000

$144/sq ft

GBRMLS #2017006819

Jul 28, 2017

Sold

Jul 11, 2017

Pending

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Jul 5, 2017

Price Changed

$359,900

$146/sq ft

Jun 7, 2017

Price Changed

$374,900

$152/sq ft

May 9, 2017

Listed

$389,900

$158/sq ft

+20

St. Aloysius School District! Wonderful Renovation in One of the Most Desirable Subdivisions in Town - Pollard Estates. This 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Home Has Had an Extensive Renovation Down to the Studs! It Now Features All of the Newest Interior Amenities. Walls Were Moved and Cased Openings Enlarged to Create a Better Space for Family Life and Entertaining. Features All New Sheetrock, New Insulation, Beautiful New Wood Floors, New Ceramic Tile, New Cabinetry, New Quartz Counter Tops, New Under Mount Sinks, and New Plumbing. Extensive New Canned Lighting was Added as well as New Light Fixtures. Also Has New Stainless Appliances - Gas Oven/Range w/ Stainless Hood- and a New Hot Water Heater. Oh… and Let’s Not Forget to Mention the Wood Burning Fireplace -with Gas Starter- for those Cozy Winter Nights! Fabulous Mature Landscaping Surrounds this Home with Fenced Yard. Extended Patio Creates the Perfect Space for Family Gatherings and Outdoor Fun. Bonus - the PlayHouse and Swing Remains! Roof is only 8 years old! Come Quick… You Don’t Want to Miss This One!

AcadianaMLS #BR2017006819

May 9, 2017

Listed

$359,900

$146/sq ft

+20

Public Records

Apr 29, 2013

Sold

$299,999

$122/sq ft

GBRMLS #201303173

Apr 25, 2013

Sold

Mar 1, 2013

Listed

$299,999

$122/sq ft

GSREIN #944210

Mar 6, 2013

Sold

$299,999

$122/sq ft

Mar 1, 2013

Listed

$299,999

$122/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR201303173

Mar 1, 2013

Listed

$299,999

$122/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO944210

Mar 1, 2013

Listed

$299,999

$122/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 23, 1978

Sold

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,368 (+4.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2024

$4,173 (−1.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2023

$4,244 (−0.2%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2022

$4,254 (+2.3%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2021

$4,157 (+0.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2020

$4,130 (−3.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2019

$4,287 (+1.3%)

$6,000 + $29,400

$35,400

2018

$4,234 (+24.2%)

$6,000 + $29,400

$35,400

2017

$3,409 (+41.7%)

$6,000 + $22,500

$28,500

2016

$2,405 (−27.4%)

$6,000 + $14,625

$20,625

2014

$3,314

$6,000 + $22,500

$28,500

Tax history for 5966 Forsythia Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,368 (+4.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2024

$4,173 (−1.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2023

$4,244 (−0.2%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2022

$4,254 (+2.3%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2021

$4,157 (+0.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2020

$4,130 (−3.7%)

$6,000 + $29,630

$35,630

2019

$4,287 (+1.3%)

$6,000 + $29,400

$35,400

2018

$4,234 (+24.2%)

$6,000 + $29,400

$35,400

2017

$3,409 (+41.7%)

$6,000 + $22,500

$28,500

2016

$2,405 (−27.4%)

$6,000 + $14,625

$20,625

2014

$3,314

$6,000 + $22,500

$28,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

Single Family Residential Disrtict

The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space

Property details

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: POLLARD ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,462
Legal Description: WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: POLLARD ESTATES, LOT: 216.

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,798
Legal Lot Number: 216
Municipality Type: X14
Municipality Name: EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH
Acres: 0.2938
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,462
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 006-1136-0

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Westminster Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

7/10

Glasgow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Tara High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 72-80% chance 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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Baton Rouge, LA • 70808

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Estimated sale price

$503,000 – $608,000

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Home values near 5966 Forsythia Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5874 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$446,370
5945 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4102 Sq. Ft.	$613,529

Address	Redfin Estimate
5988 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2735 Sq. Ft.	$604,840
5944 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3325 Sq. Ft.	$469,007

Address	Redfin Estimate
5921 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4251 Sq. Ft.	$996,809
5932 Forsythia Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3076 Sq. Ft.	$451,084

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