For sale

$749,900

Est. $4,898/mo —

•

4,115

sq ft

78299 Watts Rd, Bush, LA 70431

About this home

Newly renovated luxury estate on 10+ acres in Bush. This exceptional 5 bed, 3 bath + office offers over 4,000 sq ft of elevated living with refined finishes and timeless design. Set beneath magnificent mature oaks, the property showcases a private pond and resort-like setting designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Equestrian-ready with horse stalls, this estate also features a dedicated studio space, rooftop patio with sweeping views, detached 3-car garage, and an oversized workshop with extensive equipment storage. A seamless blend of sophistication, privacy, and premier country living.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

10.37 acresLot Size

$182Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Bryan Cryer • LPT Realty, LLC.

Listing updated: Aug 21, 2026 at 12:47pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:GSREIN #2553476

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$4,898 per month

Principal and interest$3,743

Property taxes

$542

HOA dues

Home insurance

$612

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fifth Ward Junior High School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

6/10

Covington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.2mi

5/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

78299 Watts Rd · $749,900

Strong offer

$740K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $740K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Ceiling fans
Stone counters

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 78299 Watts Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GSREIN #2553476

Aug 21, 2026

Price Changed

$749,900

$182/sq ft

Jun 12, 2026

Price Changed

$774,900

$188/sq ft

Apr 23, 2026

Listed

$799,900

$194/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO2553476

Aug 21, 2026

Price Changed

$749,900

$182/sq ft

Jun 12, 2026

Price Changed

$774,900

$188/sq ft

Apr 23, 2026

Listed

$799,900

$194/sq ft

+43

GSREIN #2

Jan 19, 2024

Price Changed

$630,000

$153/sq ft

Jul 29, 2023

Price Changed

$655,000

$159/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO2398216

Jun 7, 2023

Listed

$630,000

$153/sq ft

GSREIN #1

Sep 15, 2022

Price Changed

$757,000

$184/sq ft

Aug 19, 2022

Price Changed

$799,000

$194/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO2356789

Aug 4, 2022

Listed

$757,000

$184/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO2234444

Dec 11, 2019

Listed

$195,000

$47/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 5, 2002

Sold

$193,000

$47/sq ft

GSREIN #480087

Apr 19, 2002

Listed

$199,900

$49/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO480087

Apr 19, 2002

Listed

$199,900

$49/sq ft

GSREIN #370807

Jan 6, 1999

Listed

$167,500

$41/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO370807

Jan 6, 1999

Listed

$167,500

$41/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,510 (+5.7%)

$5,054 + $46,521

$51,575

2024

$6,159 (+10.0%)

$5,054 + $42,093

$47,147

2023

$5,597 (−3.5%)

$1,895 + $39,620

$41,515

2022

$5,800 (+5.4%)

$3,400 + $39,620

$43,020

2021

$5,502 (−0.3%)

$1,263 + $39,620

$40,883

2020

$5,517 (−0.6%)

$1,277 + $39,620

$40,897

2019

$5,550 (−0.1%)

$743 + $39,223

$39,966

2018

$5,556 (+80.4%)

$743 + $39,223

$39,966

2017

$3,080 (−0.4%)

$743 + $21,134

$21,877

2016

$3,093 (+2.4%)

$743 + $21,134

$21,877

2014

$3,021 (−2.8%)

$719 + $20,419

$21,138

2013

$3,108

$719 + $20,419

$21,138

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9.9 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,551

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,551

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

St. Tammany Parish

APN

72316

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.

L-1

MHO

Large Lot Residential District.

The L-1 Large Lot Residential District is intended to provide a single-family residential environment on moderate sized lots which are served by central utility systems and other urban services. The L-1 Large Lot Residential District is located in areas appropriate for urbanized single-family development in areas convenient to commercial and employment centers. To protect the intention of the district, permitted activities are limited to single-family dwellings and utility uses. All commercial uses are prohibited in the L-1 District.

Zone overlays

Mobile Home Overlay District
Rural Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Wastewater treatment

Historical weather

Bush, LA • 70431

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

96/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.1 hrs

6.6 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 78299 Watts Rd

$720,191

$30K under list price of $750K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $375K to $749K.

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$715,000 Last sold price
6 beds3.5 baths4,596 sq ft
78225 Highway 1083, Bush, LA 70431
$26/sq ft
smaller lot
155 years older
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$749,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,813 sq ft
917 Great Southern Dr, Abita Springs, LA 70420
$84/sq ft
9 years newer
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$472,500 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,747 sq ft
77352 Hwy 21, Covington, LA 70435
$10/sq ft
smaller lot
10 years older
SOLD FEB 23, 2026
$547,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,900 sq ft
21413 Spring Clover Ln, Covington, LA 70435
$7/sq ft
smaller lot
22 years older
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$375,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,052 sq ft
31109 Ogise Richardson Rd, Bush, LA 70431
$1/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer

Rental earnings

Est. $3,827 per month, based on comparable rentals

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