Monticello
Suburban Neighborhood in Central, Louisiana
E Baton Rouge Parish 70739
Locals live in established subdivisions
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.
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BREC parks stun with ample amenities
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.
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Students attend the highly rated Central Community School System
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.
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Traveling into Baton Rouge
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.Shop local at Oak Point or at big box stores nearby
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.
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Written By
Brennen Martin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Katie Toups
Katie Toups
Blue Heron Realty
(985) 602-5296
246 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$408,000 Price
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Miriam del Rio
Miriam del Rio
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
(225) 465-0895
237 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$290,000 Price
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Bobby Lauricella
Bobby Lauricella
Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners
(504) 553-3573
61 Total Sales
3 in Monticello
$120K - $318K Price Range
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Neil Kahn
Neil Kahn
Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners
(225) 424-1931
154 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$343,375 Price
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Amanda Lass
Amanda Lass
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Premier Partners
(985) 317-1883
109 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$236,000 Price
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Suzi Gautreaux
Suzi Gautreaux
Responds QuicklyThe Gautreaux Group
(225) 577-6170
158 Total Sales
1 in Monticello
$178,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to K
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Greenwell Springs Park
Kidz Korner Playland
Waddill Wildlife Refuge
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Lake
Greenwell Springs Park
Lovett Road Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Monticello | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Monticello Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Monticello, Central sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Monticello, Central over the last 12 months is $287,950, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Sale Price
$287,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$312,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
184
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,148
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
2013
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,125
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,533
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,868
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,135
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,797
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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