Monticello is a lowkey suburban community on the eastern outskirts of Baton Rouge, just north of the hundreds of acres of the Bottomland Hardwoods Forest. The community comprises several subdivisions between the Amite River to its east and the Comite River to its west. Residents have direct access to Baton Rouge while enjoying its outer natural world, operated by the highly regarded, Gold Medal-winning BREC park system.
Most homes in Monticello are in subdivisions built in the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Developments Forest Green Estates and Bellingrath feature diverse housing styles, including spacious cape cods and ranch styles with at least three bedrooms and price tags between $200,000 and $400,000. Buyers will also find 21st-century developments featuring contemporary single-family homes with brick facades and attached garages on sidewalk-lined streets with light posts. Residents living off streets like Misty Court enjoy 3,000-square-foot custom estates on an acre to two acres of land. Larger homes are often valued between $500,000 and $700,000.
Kids growing up in the area attend schools in the top-rated Central Community School System, which Niche ranked among the top 10 best school districts in Louisiana and gave an overall A-minus. Children attend three elementary schools: Bellingrath Hills Elementary for pre-K and kindergarten, Tanglewood Elementary for first and second grade and Central Intermediate for third, fourth and fifth grade. Bellingrath Hills earned a B-plus on Niche, while Tanglewood and Central earned an A. Students advance to Central Middle School, which received an A-minus from Niche. High schoolers earn their diplomas at Central High School. The high school features various career pathways, including health sciences, pre-engineering and multimedia productions. The high school earned an overall B on Niche.
Monticello is a car-dependent community with no access to public transportation. Drivers commonly use Highway 190 and 37 when entering and exiting the area. Downtown Baton Rouge is a 13-mile trip westbound on 37.
Shoppers commonly head to the Louisiana-based Oak Point Fresh Market to grab groceries. The market features fresh produce, butcher-cut meats, pre-made meals, sushi and a salad bar. Big box grocery store options like Walmart Supercenter and Aldi are 2 miles up the road. Central Plaza is another popular spot for shopping and restaurants. The shopping center features a Dollar Tree and Cato, plus restaurants like Nagoya Sushi House and Fratelli’s Italian Grill.
BREC serves parks and natural areas surrounding Monticello. Lovett Street Park is a BREC-operated park where local athletes enjoy pickleball, tennis and soccer, among other sports. The park also has a playground for the kids, plus a recreation center with an indoor basketball court. Locals also head across Greenwell Springs Road to Greenwell Springs Park, another BREC facility. Greenwell Springs features a small equestrian area where locals like to ride horses, a few tennis courts and a playground. Nature lovers enjoy the 500-acre Frenchtown Conservation Area just south of Monticello. The conservation area is known for its three-plus miles of hiking trails that weave through the Bottomland Hardwoods Forest. Local vegetation and wildlife include Cypress and Tupelo Gum trees and a flock of migratory birds.
Jonah Mumphrey
Pivot Realty
(225) 577-5378
143 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$287,000 Price
Miriam del Rio
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
(225) 465-0895
228 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$290,000 Price
Remy Curry
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
(225) 412-2077
255 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$290,000 Price
Lathan David
Reve REALTORS
(985) 602-4306
84 Total Sales
2 in Monticello
$183K - $287K Price Range
Bobby Lauricella
Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners
(504) 553-3573
62 Total Sales
3 in Monticello
$120K - $318K Price Range
Neil Kahn
Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners
(225) 424-1931
162 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$343,375 Price
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On average, homes in Monticello, Central sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Monticello, Central over the last 12 months is $304,900, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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