Experience the perfect balance of country charm and modern luxury on 12 private acres in Covington. This beautifully renovated home welcomes you with a picturesque wall of crepe myrtles, an azalea-lined drive, and mature landscaping featuring blooming camellias and a fruit-bearing satsuma tree. The property itself is truly special, offering rich, fertile soil, sweeping views, and endless versatility. Whether you envision open pasture or farmland, an additional home for multi-generational living, or simply a serene escape surrounded by wildlife and nature, this land delivers exceptional potential. Inside, natural light fills a thoughtfully designed floor plan that honors the home’s heritage while incorporating today’s finest updates. The chef’s kitchen serves as the heart of the home, showcasing GE Café appliances, quartz countertops, a massive 10x6 island, an oversized walk-in pantry, and ample prep space, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Two spacious primary suites offer flexible living arrangements for guests, extended family, or private retreats. Elegant details throughout include wood-clad ceilings, a dramatic cypress mantle, and a stunning stone fireplace crafted by the original owner from hand-collected stones. Step outside to a sprawling deck and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Louisiana landscape, alive with deer, rabbits, and colorful birdlife. With 12 acres of natural beauty, privacy, and room to grow—yet just minutes from the heart of downtown Covington, this property is truly one of a kind.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
12 acresLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Aimee Felder• REMAX ALLIANCE
Bought with Jennifer Griffith• Realty One Group Immobilia
Experience the perfect balance of country charm and modern luxury on 12 private acres in Covington. This beautifully renovated home welcomes you with a picturesque wall of crepe myrtles, an azalea-lined drive, and mature landscaping featuring blooming camellias and a fruit-bearing satsuma tree. The property itself is truly special, offering rich, fertile soil, sweeping views, and endless versatility. Whether you envision open pasture or farmland, an additional home for multi-generational living, or simply a serene escape surrounded by wildlife and nature, this land delivers exceptional potential. Inside, natural light fills a thoughtfully designed floor plan that honors the home's heritage while incorporating today's finest updates. The chef's kitchen serves as the heart of the home, showcasing GE Cafe appliances, quartz countertops, a massive 10x6 island, an oversized walk-in pantry, and ample prep space, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Two spacious primary suites offer flexible living arrangements for guests, extended family, or private retreats. Elegant details throughout include wood-clad ceilings, a dramatic cypress mantle, and a stunning stone fireplace crafted by the original owner from hand-collected stones. Step outside to a sprawling deck and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Louisiana landscape, alive with deer, rabbits, and colorful birdlife. With 12 acres of natural beauty, privacy, and room to grow--yet just minutes from the heart of downtown Covington, this property is truly one of a kind.
GSREIN #2
Sep 25, 2025
Price Changed
$569,000
$236/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2512176
Sep 26, 2025
Price Changed
$569,000
$236/sq ft
Jul 16, 2025
Listed
$589,000
$244/sq ft
GSREIN #1
Jul 1, 2025
Price Changed
$519,900
$215/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2505242
Jul 1, 2025
Price Changed
$519,900
$215/sq ft
Jun 4, 2025
Listed
$525,000
$217/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2491644
Mar 17, 2025
Listed
$595,000
$246/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,379 (−3.7%)
$4,257 + $7,612
$11,869
2024
$1,432 (−47.2%)
$4,257 + $7,612
$11,869
2023
$2,713
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2022
$2,713 (+0.6%)
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2021
$2,698 (+0.6%)
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2020
$2,681 (+6.1%)
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2019
$2,526 (−0.1%)
$6,728 + $12,049
$18,777
2018
$2,529 (−1.4%)
$6,728 + $12,049
$18,777
2017
$2,566 (−53.1%)
$6,728 + $12,049
$18,777
2016
$5,476 (+0.6%)
$27,850 + $12,049
$39,899
2014
$5,443
$26,908 + $11,642
$38,550
Tax history for 21507 Birtrue Rd Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,379 (−3.7%)
$4,257 + $7,612
$11,869
2024
$1,432 (−47.2%)
$4,257 + $7,612
$11,869
2023
$2,713
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2022
$2,713 (+0.6%)
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2021
$2,698 (+0.6%)
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2020
$2,681 (+6.1%)
$7,000 + $13,763
$20,763
2019
$2,526 (−0.1%)
$6,728 + $12,049
$18,777
2018
$2,529 (−1.4%)
$6,728 + $12,049
$18,777
2017
$2,566 (−53.1%)
$6,728 + $12,049
$18,777
2016
$5,476 (+0.6%)
$27,850 + $12,049
$39,899
2014
$5,443
$26,908 + $11,642
$38,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
12 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,104
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Tammany Parish
APN
117849
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-1
RO
MHO
Rural Residential District.
The R-1 Rural Residential District is intended to provide a single-family residential
environment at a low-density level. The R-1 District is located primarily in less populated areas
where the character of the area should be preserved through low densities. To protect the
intention of the district, permitted activities are limited to single-family dwellings, certain
specified agricultural, and utility uses. All commercial uses are prohibited in the R-1 District.
Zone overlays
Rural Overlay District
Mobile Home Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Wastewater treatment
Oct 31, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical
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Electrical
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