# 196 FOREST OAKS Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/4ba single family, $850,000 ($179/sqft), built 2003, 4,745 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $6,146/mo. Listed 2 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $850,000 |
| Price/sqft | $179 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 4,745 |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Lot Size | 21,266 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 2 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $4,298 |
| Estimated Insurance | $248 |
| HOA | $1,600 |
| **Total** | **$6,146** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

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

## Description

### Agent 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, multiple 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 196 FOREST OAKS Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
- **County:** Orleans
- **Neighborhood:** English Turn
- **Coordinates:** 29.896861, -89.938909
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=29.896861,-89.938909

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Amber Buras
- **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR
- **Phone:** (504) 799-1702

## Primary Photo

![196 FOREST OAKS Drive - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7fe677c37cd8a0c08646027536060c86l-f176449176r.jpg)

*46 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/196-forest-oaks-drive-new-orleans-la-70131-2568737)*

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**MLS#:** 2568737 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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