For sale

$275,000

Est. $1,751/mo —

•

1,559

sq ft

79120 Watts Thomas Rd, Bush, LA 70431

About this home

Tucked away in a peaceful country setting outside city limits, this charming home offers the best of both worlds - quiet, relaxed living with convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. Surrounded by pretty trees in the front yard, the property welcomes you with natural beauty from the moment you arrive. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting living space centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace for relaxing evenings at home. Step out back to enjoy the screened-in porch, an ideal spot for morning coffee, quiet afternoons, or unwinding while taking in the peaceful surroundings. If you're looking for a home that combines comfort, convenience, and country charm, this one is a must-see.

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

1.53 acresLot Size

$176Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Bethany SEAL • Goings Group Real Estate Services, Inc.

Listing updated: Jun 12, 2026 at 07:10pm

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•Source:GSREIN #2557054

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$1,751 per month

Principal and interest$1,427

Property taxes

$95

HOA dues

Home insurance

$229

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fifth Ward Junior High School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

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

79120 Watts Thomas Rd · $275,000

Strong offer

$275K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $275K+ is a strong offer

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The average home goes pending in 47 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
Wood burning fireplace

Bedrooms
Total of 6 rooms (bedroom count not specified)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Range

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Washer
Dryer

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 79120 Watts Thomas Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GSREIN #2557054

Jun 12, 2026

Listed

$275,000

$176/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO2557054

Jun 12, 2026

Listed

$275,000

$176/sq ft

+15

GSREIN #2060010

Jul 29, 2016

Sold

$132,500

$85/sq ft

Jun 16, 2016

Contingent

—

Jun 6, 2016

Listed

$129,500

$83/sq ft

+16

COUNTRY RETREAT on 1.5 ACRES/UNBELIEVABLE PRICE! ~ Relax in this charming country retreat situated in on 1.5 blissful acres in the quiet community of Bush. Interior features include cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace, ceiling fans, gas stove, 3 bedrooms/2 full baths, tile in all wet areas. Step out onto the covered/enclosed back patio (not included in living square footage) and enjoy the view. At this price, this home is a STEAL! Perfect for downsizing, upsizing, or investing!

AcadianaMLS #NO2060010

Jun 2, 2016

Listed

$129,500

$83/sq ft

GSREIN #2046442

Jun 6, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jun 5, 2016

Relisted

—

Mar 25, 2016

Contingent

—

Feb 22, 2016

Listed

$129,500

$83/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO2046442

Feb 22, 2016

Listed

$129,500

$83/sq ft

GSREIN #997188

Jul 7, 2014

Listed

$189,000

$121/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO997188

Jul 7, 2014

Listed

$189,000

$121/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 12, 2006

Sold

$195,000

$125/sq ft

GSREIN #630579

Mar 9, 2006

Listed

$199,700

$128/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #NO630579

Mar 9, 2006

Listed

$199,700

$128/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,144 (−3.4%)

$1,750 + $14,814

$16,564

2024

$1,184 (+38.8%)

$1,750 + $14,814

$16,564

2023

$853

$1,750 + $12,080

$13,830

2022

$853 (+0.2%)

$1,750 + $12,080

$13,830

2021

$852 (−0.2%)

$1,750 + $12,080

$13,830

2020

$854 (−57.8%)

$1,750 + $12,080

$13,830

2019

$2,023 (−0.1%)

$1,397 + $13,171

$14,568

2018

$2,025 (−1.3%)

$1,397 + $13,171

$14,568

2017

$2,051 (−9.9%)

$1,397 + $13,171

$14,568

2016

$2,277 (+2.4%)

$1,397 + $14,711

$16,108

2014

$2,223

$1,350 + $14,214

$15,564

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.53 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,555

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,555

Year built

2001

Style

Single Family Residential

County

St. Tammany Parish

APN

73664

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

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

10.6 hrs

7.6 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 79120 Watts Thomas Rd

$268,459

$6,541 under list price of $275K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $118K to $350K.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$260,000 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,374 sq ft
78361 Watts Rd, Bush, LA 70431
$13/sq ft
larger lot
1 year newer
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$255,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
30247 Cowart Bush Rd, Bush, LA 70431
$31/sq ft
larger lot
32 years newer
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$118,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,546 sq ft
21150 Morgan Rd, Bush, LA 70431
$100/sq ft
8 years newer
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$329,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,926 sq ft
25241 Crabapple Ln, Bush, LA 70431
$5/sq ft
larger lot
1 year newer
SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$349,500 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
26366 Snead Dr, Abita Springs, LA 70420
$26/sq ft
31 years newer
SOLD NOV 28, 2025
$260,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,425 sq ft
25136 Lowe Davis Rd, Covington, LA 70435
$6/sq ft
smaller lot
10 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $2,677 per month, based on comparable rentals

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