16565 Alphonse Forbes Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
About this home
This is a stunning and very special estate that offers everything and more! Welcome to your dream retreat on a peaceful, quiet street lined with custom homes that rarely are for sale. This two owner beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 1.5 story home offers 3,600 sq ft of refined living space, all set on 5.5 private acres—complete with a serene pond stocked with bass and bream, and meticulously planted rows of pine trees behind the stunning double walled cypress barn. Enjoy the oak tree lined drive up to the barn complete with electricity and water. Step inside to soaring 11-foot ceilings and a layout designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The spacious open floor plan includes a large game room, a coffee/wine bar with a built-in wine cooler, and a detached office or bonus room off the two-car garage—perfect for working from home or creating a private studio. The oversized master suite is a true retreat, featuring a massive walk-in closet and spa-like en suite. Step outside to enjoy your private oasis: a heated inground gunite pool with a hot tub spa, surrounded by nature and plenty of space to unwind. Additional highlights include a 4-year-old roof and bonus room in the garage. This rare property combines luxury living with rustic charm and the tranquility of country life—local photographers have used this property for photo shoots! Schedule your private tour today and experience this one-of-a-kind property!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
5.48 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Pizzalato• Zatta Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with Rae Broussard• Keller Williams Realty-First Choice
If your looking for an incredibly well maintained home and property in a No Flood Zone, this is definately a must see!!!! This 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home will allow the owner to access all bedrooms in a double circular pattern, while allowing each bedroom ample privacy! The living area is locted next to the foyer and dining room that connects to Kitchen via a butlers pantry, making yet another circle. Attached to kitchen is a large breakfast area. Home offers a huge upstairs bonus room that has a storage room connected. The storage room is large enough to be a secondary bonus room or office, ect. The immediate back yard is fully enclosed and offers a nice heated swimming pool and large covered back patio. Full size two car garage with storage room and a boat port garage. Enjoy the front yard (stocked bass pond) view from the gazeebo. Yard is lanscaped and eqquipped with a water irrigation system. Back of property has a large double walled cypress barn. you will enjoy a walk to the barn while walking through the Live Oaks that line the drive. There are two large rooms fully enclosed and is equipped with water and electric. From there to back boundary are planted pines (in rowes), that have been manecured. All this located on 5.4 acreas!!! Its within minutes of Baton Rouge. This poperty remained untouched by the 2016 flood!!!
AcadianaMLS #BR2021002909
Feb 24, 2021
Listed
$599,000
$167/sq ft
GBRMLS #200065132
Jun 11, 1997
Listed
$210,000
$59/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200065132
Jun 11, 1997
Listed
$210,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 1997
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,406 (−0.5%)
$6,720 + $56,594
$63,314
2024
$7,440 (+8.3%)
$6,720 + $56,594
$63,314
2023
$6,867 (−0.2%)
$6,000 + $50,530
$56,530
2022
$6,882 (+97.0%)
$6,000 + $50,530
$56,530
2021
$3,494 (+0.6%)
$4,460 + $24,640
$29,100
2020
$3,472 (+6.0%)
$4,460 + $24,640
$29,100
2019
$3,275 (+1.2%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2018
$3,235 (+14.0%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2017
$2,839 (+2.9%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2016
$2,760 (+44.6%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2014
$1,909
$4,050 + $21,750
$25,800
2013
$1,909
$4,050 + $21,750
$25,800
Tax history for 16565 Alphonse Forbes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,406 (−0.5%)
$6,720 + $56,594
$63,314
2024
$7,440 (+8.3%)
$6,720 + $56,594
$63,314
2023
$6,867 (−0.2%)
$6,000 + $50,530
$56,530
2022
$6,882 (+97.0%)
$6,000 + $50,530
$56,530
2021
$3,494 (+0.6%)
$4,460 + $24,640
$29,100
2020
$3,472 (+6.0%)
$4,460 + $24,640
$29,100
2019
$3,275 (+1.2%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2018
$3,235 (+14.0%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2017
$2,839 (+2.9%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2016
$2,760 (+44.6%)
$4,050 + $22,400
$26,450
2014
$1,909
$4,050 + $21,750
$25,800
2013
$1,909
$4,050 + $21,750
$25,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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
5.49 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,231
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
011-6994-7
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R
Rural District
The purpose of R is to permit agricultural uses and low-density residential development. If an area is designated Agricultural/Rural on the Comprehensive Plan and is zoned R, all lots in a development shall be a minimum of one acre, If the area is designated as any other use on the Future Land Use Map, the maximum allowed shall be 4.1 single-family units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low-density residential development may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Apr 10, 2026 • Final
Residential
Generator
Mar 18, 2026 • Active
Residential
Work on an accessory structure.
ADU
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Other
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features, See Remarks, High Ceilings
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Wine Cooler
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
Roof: Shingle
Mobile Home Information
Model: Traditional
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground, Private, Gunite
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 4736
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
On Waterfront
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Barn(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Lot Size : 5.478
Lot Size Dimensions: 250 x 889 x 273 x 1080
Lot Size Area: 5.478
Lot Size Acres: 5.478
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: East Baton Rouge
Middle Or Junior School District: East Baton Rouge
High School District: East Baton Rouge
Location Information
Directions: From Magnolia Bridge RD. travel east away from Baton Rouge on Greenweel Springs Rd. Take a left onto Alphonse Forbes Rd. Travel approximately .3 miles and home will be on the right. 16565 Alphonse Forbes Rd. Greenwell Springs LA 70739
Subdivision Name: Rural Tract (no Subd)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,231
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 011-6994-7
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: GBRAR
Around this home
Schools
Northeast Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.8mi
4/10
Northeast High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
2/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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
Greenwell Springs, LA • 70739
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$722,000 – $874,000
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