Tucked away on a spacious ½-acre lot, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers a blend of simplicity, durability, and opportunity. Built to last, the home features solid construction and a low-maintenance metal roof, giving peace of mind for years to come. Inside, you’ll find a cozy, functional layout filled with natural light, while outside, the generous yard provides plenty of room to relax, garden, or expand your outdoor living space. A standout feature is the large workshop in the backyard. While it does need some TLC, it holds strong potential for hobbies, storage, or a future workspace tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for a starter home, downsizing, or an investment opportunity, this well-built cottage sits on a beautiful piece of land ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$87Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Laura Province• 1 Percent Lists Gulf South
Bought with Jane Garcia• Keller Williams Realty Services
Est. $1,408 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 18356 Nelson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GSREIN #2554674
Jul 15, 2026
Sold
$75,000
$87/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Contingent
—
May 21, 2026
Price Changed
$105,000
$122/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Listed
$115,000
$134/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2554674
Jul 15, 2026
Sold
$75,000
$87/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Pending
—
May 21, 2026
Price Changed
$105,000
$122/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Listed
$115,000
$134/sq ft
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Tucked away on a spacious 1/2-acre lot, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers a blend of simplicity, durability, and opportunity. Built to last, the home features solid construction and a low-maintenance metal roof, giving peace of mind for years to come. Inside, you'll find a cozy, functional layout filled with natural light, while outside, the generous yard provides plenty of room to relax, garden, or expand your outdoor living space. A standout feature is the large workshop in the backyard. While it does need some TLC, it holds strong potential for hobbies, storage, or a future workspace tailored to your needs. Whether you're looking for a starter home, downsizing, or an investment opportunity, this well-built cottage sits on a beautiful piece of land ready for its next chapter.
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Parking
Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Oven, Range
Interior Features
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: .5
Lot Features: Outside City Limits, Oversized Lot
Property Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Average Condition
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Multiple Heating Units, Window Unit
Location
School
Elementary School: Lee Road
Middle Or Junior School: Lee Road
High School: Covington
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Tammany Parish
APN: 118507
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Is Human Modified
Around this home
0/100 Car-Dependent25/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Lee Road Junior High School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
Covington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Historical weather
Covington, LA • 70435
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
7.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$85,000 – $103,000
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