8970 Carriagewood Estates Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70817
About This Home
Beautiful Italian villa located in the highly desirable St. George area of Baton Rouge with a spacious 5-bedroom(5th bedroom could be an office), 3-full bath home in a quiet, friendly, and walkable neighborhood with 5 fishing ponds - well suited for both everyday living and entertaining. The large first floor primary suite features a coffered ceiling, an en-suite bath with a huge spa bathroom, master shower, seating, and a soaking tub, plus dual vanities and a walk-in closet. New painting in the master bedroom, the master bath, and the upstairs bathroom. The home includes soaring 9 and 12 ft ceilings, an open kitchen/living area with brick architectural feature(double sided fireplace in brick wall-not shown in pictures), scratch resistant wood tile floors, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless appliances with a 5-burner gas stovetop, a walk-in pantry, and an island with an eat-in bar. The living area has built in entertainment center and wet bar with sink, ice machine and beverage cooler. The upstairs has a recreational/game room with wood floors, two bedrooms with walk in closets, a full bath, easy attic storage and two 50-gallon gas hot water heaters. The tranquil backyard offers relaxation with a covered porch and extra patio space for entertaining. Recent updates include shelving in the garage and storage room (2025), plantation shutters throughout (2025), indoor entertainment built-ins (2024), a laundry barn door (2025), new window awnings (2024) and landscaping (2024-2025).
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2016
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick Siding,Stucco Siding,Brick,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Self Cleaning Oven,Oven,Range Hood,Gas Water Heater,Separate Cooktop,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedroom1
- Level: First
- Area: 144
Bedroom2
- Level: First
- Area: 108
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
- Area: 231
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 135
Features
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided,Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: 2 or More Units Heat,Central,Gas Heat
- Cooling features: Multi Units,Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,871
- Total interior livable area: 3,856 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Counters Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Cabinets Custom Built
- Level: First
- Area: 235.75
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 364
Master Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s), Multi Head Shower, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Master Bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling 9ft Plus, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 232.5
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 02555271
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Balcony,Lighting
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
- Lot size dimensions: 80 x 145
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Cars Park,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Coastal Flooding
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,332 | $39,984 |
| Home Insurance * | $620 | $7,440 |
| Property Taxes | $345 | $4,140 |
| Electricity | $291 | $3,498 |
| Total | $4,588 | $55,056 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Listed for sale | $679,000 |
| 2024-06-12 | Sold | -- |
| 2024-05-10 | Pending sale | $625,000 |
| 2024-04-08 | Price change | $625,000 |
| 2024-03-14 | Listed for sale | $639,900 |
| 2023-11-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-10-13 | Listed for sale | $639,900 |
| 2023-09-02 | Pending sale | $639,900 |
| 2023-08-17 | Listed for sale | $639,900 |
| 2023-08-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-07-11 | Listed for sale | $645,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | Sold | -- |
| 2016-03-03 | Sold | -- |
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