Spacious and full of character, this 6-bedroom, 3 full bath home with a powder room is located in the heart of West Sherwood Forest and offers a flexible floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The home includes a large kitchen and dining areas provide with a great flow for gatherings. The inviting living room features new flooring and a custom bar crafted from wood salvaged from the historic Heidelberg Hotel in Baton Rouge. The bar creates a unique and charming focal point. The home also has a brand new Hot Water heater. Four bedrooms and two full baths are located downstairs, with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a landing area upstairs. Storage is exceptional throughout the home, with oversized closets and abundant storage throughout. Enjoy the convenience of rear parking with a carport, gated driveway, and a large, shaded backyard offering privacy and room to relax or entertain. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a spacious, well-designed home in one of Baton Rouge’s most established neighborhoods.
West Sherwood Forest, located between Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Airline Highway, is a residential and suburban Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and mature tree canopies. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sherwood Forest Blvd and Old Hammond Hwy corridor, where local eateries, small groceries, and service storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Broad lots, curving streets, and deep setbacks give the area a quiet, established feel. Nearby, the Baton Rouge Gallery anchors the arts scene with rotating exhibitions and community events. The Manship Theatre adds a polished calendar of film, music, and stage programming. BREC’s Independence Park brings trails, courts, and open lawns into the weekly routine.
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Market insights
886 Hedgewood Dr · $359,000
DAYS ON MARKET
77 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$359,000
Median sale price in this area is $289,232. (19% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closets
Security system
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One partial bathroom
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Has heating
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Fenced property (full)
Shed(s)
Home design
Detached single-family residence
2 stories
Parking
Six covered parking spaces
Carport with six spaces
Security
Security system
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built as residential single-family
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Lot dimensions approximately 90 x 155 x 90 x 156 (about 0.321 acre)
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Spacious and full of character, this 6-bedroom, 3 full bath home with a powder room is located in the heart of West Sherwood Forest and offers a flexible floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The home includes a large kitchen and dining areas provide with a great flow for gatherings. The inviting living room features new flooring and a custom bar crafted from wood salvaged from the historic Heidelberg Hotel in Baton Rouge. The bar creates a unique and charming focal point. The home also has a brand new Hot Water heater. Four bedrooms and two full baths are located downstairs, with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a landing area upstairs. Storage is exceptional throughout the home, with oversized closets and abundant storage throughout. Enjoy the convenience of rear parking with a carport, gated driveway, and a large, shaded backyard offering privacy and room to relax or entertain. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a spacious, well-designed home in one of Baton Rouge's most established neighborhoods.
Public Records
Jan 21, 1986
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,363 (+4.6%)
$2,200 + $24,619
$26,819
2024
$3,216 (+13.0%)
$2,200 + $24,619
$26,819
2023
$2,847 (−0.2%)
$2,200 + $21,070
$23,270
2022
$2,854 (+2.3%)
$2,200 + $21,070
$23,270
2021
$2,790 (+0.6%)
$2,200 + $21,070
$23,270
2020
$2,772 (+5.1%)
$2,200 + $21,070
$23,270
2019
$2,637 (+1.2%)
$2,000 + $19,150
$21,150
2018
$2,605
$2,000 + $19,150
$21,150
2017
$2,605 (+48.0%)
$2,000 + $19,150
$21,150
2016
$1,760
$2,000 + $12,448
$14,448
2014
$1,760
$2,000 + $19,150
$21,150
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,823
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,823
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
011-0020-3
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 7, 2026.
A1
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
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
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 886 Hedgewood Dr
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $250,000 and $379,000.
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