1301 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
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1301 Forsythe Avenue,Monroe, LA 71201
$959,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5,061 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: julie hansen
Office: db real estate
MLS#:217175
Source:LA_NEBOR
Price summary
- Price:$959,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$152.93
About this home
Originally built in the late 1920s by Bill Riley, this stately English Tudor~style home sits on four landscaped lots and was featured in Bayou Life Magazine in 2023. The property blends preserved architectural character — arched stained~glass entry, copper gutters, Bevolo lighting, oak floors, Saltillo tile, and steel windows — with extensive modern upgrades. Recent renovations by current owners include retractable glass doors (2022), den back door replacement (2023), kitchen repaint + new Wolf range + new fridge (2023~24), master bath updates (2024), AC split on 3rd floor (2022), Generac whole~house generator (2022), new fireplace insert (2022), pool house renovation (2024~25), alarm system (2024), and deep freeze (2022), plus multiple touch~up repairs and maintenance. Interior features include a Danby marble foyer, designer Sherle Wagner powder room with Ann Sacks tile, an updated formal living room opening to the patio, a den with pecan built~ins, coffered ceilings, WBFP, and wet bar, and a formal dining room and breakfast room connecting to the chef’s kitchen with Calcutta Gold quartzite countertops, soft~close drawers, pot filler, and workstation sink. The primary suite offers a custom closet and spa bath with Carrara marble shower and freestanding tub. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, 2 ensuite baths, media room, and flex space, plus a 451~hsf gym with vaulted ceilings and infrared sauna. Resort~style grounds feature a covered outdoor kitchen and fireplace, black gunite pool with cabana, private hot tub, outdoor half bath, and lush garden surroundings.....
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Home facts
- Subdivision & Development:FAIRVIEW ADDN
- Listing ID #:217175
- Added:315 day(s) ago
- Updated:January 20, 2026 at 04:17 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Oven, Kitchen On Level 1, Range Hood, Separate Ice Machine
- Bedroom Description:Master Bedroom On Level 2
- Living area:5,061 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Electric, Multiple Units
- Heating:Central, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Style
- Building area:5,061 sq. ft.
- Lot Features:Cleared Lot, Corner Lot, Irregular
- Architectural Style:Tudor
- Construction Materials:Brick Veneer
- Exterior Features:Brick Porch, Courtyard, Covered Patio, Formal Gardens, Garden Area, Open Patio, Outdoor Lighting, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
- Foundation Description:Piers, Slab
- Levels:2 1/2 Stories
Schools
- High school:NEVILLE CY
- Middle school:NEVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Elementary school:Sallie Humble/Lexington
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$959,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$152.93
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Gas Range/Oven, Washer/Dryer Connect
- Laundry features:Washer/Dryer Connection
- Amenities:Backup Generator, Built-In Hot Tub, Cable, Double Pane Windows, Gas Water Heater, Gutters, Single Pane Windows, Walk In Closet, Wet Bar, Window Treatments: Some Stay, Wireless Internet
- Pool features:In-Ground Pool
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Carport
- Garage spaces:2
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