About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 196 FOREST OAKS Drive in New Orleans, LA is listed for $850,000 ($179 per sqft). Built in 2003, the home offers 4,745 sqft of living space on a 0.49 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 2003
  • 0.49 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
3 full, 1 half
2003

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

OWNER/AGENT Stunning Custom home in English Turn Golf Course/Tennis Courts/Country Club Community minutes from downtown New Orleans! Architectural masterpieces abound in this stunning A Hayes Town Custom Build. Designed by a former apprentice architect of Master Architect A Hayes Town himself with details at every turn - wood beams, brick floors, m

ultiple porches, solid wood doors, cistern storage, antique light fixtures, triple crown molding, hidden gems throughout to make this a STANDOUT BEAUTY! Truly gorgeous aesthetically an unsurpassed quality of construction, details to the thickness of the walls for sound travel minimalization.

Additional amenities include: 2 working gas fireplaces, 2 dishwashers, Leafguard Gutters, Sentricon System, Irrigation System throughout extensive gardens, intercom system, pocket doors, outdoor built-in grill, 30 KW WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR (only a few years new), 2 huge master closets with built-in drawers and shelving, 2 toilet rooms in master and double vanities, and double sinks and vanities in upstairs bathroom.

All rooms throughout are large and spacious, and closet are all walk-in with shelving. Oversized Laundry room, W/D hookups for two sets of Washer and Dryers, sink and built-ins in laundry room including a closet within the room. Home backs up to "The Parks" Greenspace of English Turn which includes a walking trail and workout stations.

Home is designed as a "raised home" however it was built up on a slab to give it this appearance. Open double wooden doors throughout on a spring day for fresh air to circulate through the home, similar to homes in the West Indies.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,146/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$615
Interest$3,683
Insurance$248
HOA$1,600

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

196 FOREST OAKS Drive

New Orleans, LA 70131

English Turn

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

CourtyardFencePorchSprinkler System

Property Details

Pool Features

Porch

Parking

Garage

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CookTopDisposalDishwasherOvenRefrigeratorRange/Oven

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 196 FOREST OAKS Drive is listed at $850,000 ($179/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,146 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance, HOA fees.

HOA fees are $1600/month.

Key features include: Built in 2003, 0.49 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Courtyard, Fence, Porch.

This property is listed by Amber Buras and can be reached at (504) 799-1702.

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Amber Buras

Agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR

(504) 799-1702

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR · View on Broker Site

MLS# 2568737· Source: listhub· 2 days on market

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196 FOREST OAKS Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131

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