1505 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
What's special
Step into timeless charm at 1505 Forsyth Ave. in Monroe — a beautifully maintained 1938 Craftsman-style home blending historic character with thoughtful, modern updates. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers lovely, warm architectural details, a spacious open kitchen with abundant storage, and a versatile bonus space within the heated square footage that serves perfectly as a laundry room, office, or craft area. Two-car carport with attached roll top garage door entrance leads to large shop/storage space. A bright sunroom creates the ideal place to relax with a book or enjoy quiet mornings. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2024, fresh exterior paint, reglazed windows, replaced columns and railing, a replaced gas water heater, updated PEX plumbing, drainage system installation, fresh gravel for the driveway, new sod in the front yard, 8 foot privacy fence, and a replaced back door awning. Step into your own private oasis in the back yard with beautiful landscaping and inviting outdoor space that's perfect for entertaining or unwinding at the end of the day. Seller to offer $500 paint allowance! Call a Realtor for a showing of this beautiful home that is conveniently located!
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Tami Alexander,
Rhodes Realty, Llc
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Floor: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 211.62
Bedroom
- Description: Floor: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 182.11
Bedroom 1
- Description: Floor: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 182.11
Dining room
- Description: Floor: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 183.57
Kitchen
- Description: Floor: Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 230.37
Living room
- Description: Floor: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 268.08
Office
- Description: Floor: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 211.5
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Connect
Features
- Windows: Single Pane, Negotiable
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,884
- Total interior livable area: 2,268 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Features: Professional Landscaping, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 38814
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Site Build, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Asbestos, Masonite
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Architecture Style
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric Company: Entergy
- Gas: Installed, Natural Gas, Gas Company: Atmos
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Electric Company: City
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Fairview Addn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Monroe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,857
- Annual tax amount: $1,976
- Date on market: 5/2/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $265,000-5.4%$117/sqft |
Source:  NELAR #219239 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$123/sqft |
Source: NELAR #219239 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000$126/sqft |
Source: NELAR #219239 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2007 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,976 -0.1% | $23,886 |
| 2024 | $1,978 +30.3% | $23,886 +22.5% |
| 2023 | $1,517 +3.1% | $19,491 |
| 2022 | $1,471 +0.2% | $19,491 |
| 2021 | $1,468 -10.1% | $19,491 -7.4% |
| 2020 | $1,633 +0.5% | $21,053 |
| 2019 | $1,625 +35.3% | $21,053 +23.8% |
| 2018 | $1,201 -4.3% | $17,000 |
| 2017 | $1,255 +0% | $17,000 |
| 2016 | $1,254 +0.2% | $17,000 |
| 2015 | $1,252 | $17,000 |
| 2014 | $1,252 +0.2% | $17,000 |
| 2013 | $1,249 +2.5% | $17,000 |
| 2012 | $1,219 -5.2% | $17,000 |
| 2011 | $1,285 +54.9% | $17,000 |
| 2010 | $830 | $17,000 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$260,800
$248,000 - $274,000
$2,620/mo
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