Baton Rouge, LA

Sherwood Forest

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$94.9K - $830K
For Sale on Trulia:
34 homes
Rent:
$795 - $2.25K
For Rent on Trulia:
24 homes
No commute data
Ratings unavailable

Explore the Area

What Locals Say about Sherwood Forest

At least 73 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say there are community events

  • 20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kl
    "There are no community events in the neighborhood to my knowledge, but I would love to start something and get to know the neighbors. "
  • Trulia User
    "Overall nice neighborhood, bus line runs right down Sherwood, good schools too. Just stay away from the Circle K after 10 pm"
  • Trulia User
    "You’ll live it here. Great people quiet neighborhood with well Manicured yards. Friendly people and great park. Love the area."
  • Chassity S.
    "Safe and quiet area. In the middle of Baton Rouge, so it seems close to everything. Neighbors are friendly, everyone looks out for each other."
  • Aleatha G.
    "Plenty of shaded streets and quiet neighborhoods. Most yards are already fenced. There is also plenty parks for your pup to run free. "
  • Lweaver
    "This is a great area of town for a new family. Holes are older but most have been updated. Nice catholic schools in the area. "
  • Shawn J.
    "Most of the people I’ve met are nice . The neighborhood has lots of character and houses can be really big and spacious. Honestly if there wasn’t so much drug activity I’d probably move in this area"
  • Lee R.
    "They seemed happy when they are walking there dog and the owners are also happy and there is plenty of space "
  • Ann K.
    "I have always loved Sherwood Forest. The lots are large with beautiful matured trees and birds everywhere. Very convenient to anywhere. Love the sidewalks too!"
  • Ann K.
    "Great place to walk dogs. Old subdivision with lots of trees and sidewalks. Very quiet neighborhood with streetlights and access to everything. House is typically have a nice size matured yards that are very well-maintained. I have lived here since 1990 and have loved every minute of it."
  • EndlessBeauty
    "Nice area to raise your family but don’t send them to near by schools they such in teaching unless it’s elementary only"
  • sara p.
    "People walk their dogs all the time, but a lot of the areas don’t have sidewalks. It’s getting a little dangerous to do it at night as well."
  • Prttyrdchc23
    "The drive is not that bad. It normally takes 20 mins to get downtown. I don't really go anywhere but there so cool."
  • Noelbazafineart
    "A peaceful neighborhood with well kept yards, big trees and convenient to everything. Very quiet at night."
  • Joseph S.
    "I use i live in this neighborhood and it’s peaceful, unique, and everyone minds their own business. "
  • Noelbazafineart
    "Centrally located, big yards are well-kept, lots of trees. Comfortable mid-century houses............"
  • Burdettes2121
    "It is a quiet neighborhood with beautiful trees. The neighbors are friendly. It’s a great place to live."
  • Ramonamcdowell
    "I've lived in this neighborhood nearly 35 years I live across from 3 schools you never hear when children are going to school or out of school except for the cross guard, she blows her whistle on speeding car during school is starting or getting out, other than that it is quite!!"
  • Joyce L.
    "Great area, quiet and friendly neighbors. Convenient to my most frequently visited businesses and services."

Schools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Homes in Sherwood Forest

Search Homes in Sherwood Forest

Nearby Neighborhoods in Baton Rouge

Skip to last item
Skip to first item