http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ - Baton Rouge Real Estate: How Is Park Forest East Subdivision Performing Into 2011, Increasing, Declining or Remaining Steady?  Since the Federal Tax Credit Expiration in May 2010, the number of home sales has declined considerably.  And, so has the number of foreclosures.  With fewer sales and more foreclosures, this increases the percentage of the number of sales as foreclosures.     This is an on-going series into the decline of Greater Baton Rouge Home Values and why potential buyers should beware and not pay too much for "some" local overpriced listings. YES, there are overpriced listings in the Greater Baton Rouge Housing Market!  Bill strongly recommends in this housing environment to obtain a Pre-Purchase Appraisal to gain ALL of the facts... 05/06/2011

http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ - Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisal: 2010 Park Forest E Subdivision Metrics     Solds In Park Forest East Subdivision from 1/2010 to 12/31/2010 revealed: Average Sales Price: $109,878 ($133,242 in 2009)Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $72.47/sf  ($83.45/sf in 2009)Median Sold Price: $135,000  ($135,000 in 2009)Number of Sales: 11 (12 in 2009)Average Number of Days On Market: 95 (130 in 2009)Low To High: $39,900 to $145,000 (Yes, A Home Sold For $39,900)Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: "5"Current # Listings: 8, 3 Are Distressed ListingsCurrent Listings Price: $89,900 to $147,400 or $59/sf to $98/sf     NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2009 to December... 02/03/2011

MOVE-IN READY! This nice affordable 3 bedroom/2 bath home is located in Central. This home has been completely remodeled/updated. Updates to the home include: PAINT INSIDE AND OUT; STOVE COOK TOP, RANGE HOOD, OVEN AND DISHWASHER; THERE IS NEW CARPET IN THE LIVING ROOM AND ALL THE BEDROOMS ALONG WITH NEW MINI BLINDS THROUGHOUT. The huge 21x16 living room has a brick fireplace with gas logs. The exterior of the home is landscaped, has a large covered patio and a 16x9 storage shed. 06/07/2010