Custom built home set on spacious 4.89 acres of land just minutes from Downtown Covington . Elegance combined with country living. The property features on the main level 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths , formal living and dining spaces as well as an office room that could be a 4th bedroom if desired. Wide Open kitchen / family room offers spectacular views of the pool area as well as the pond to the rear of the property. Additionally there is a small hobby room or second office across from the laundry room. Off of the kitchen there is a Butlers pantry or bar. Gorgeous wood flooring in all but the baths and kitchen. 3 car attached garage has a stairwell that leads to another huge finished room that currently is a hobby room. This is perfect as a private guest suite as it has a full bath. Do not miss the Walk in Attic off of this room. The rest of the property contains the pool and pool house as well as a huge second 2 vehicle garage all overlooking the pond. The home has a GAS FULL HOME GENERATOR!
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
4.89 acresLot Size
$287Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Kenneth Rayer• United Real Estate Partners
Bought with Katie Martin• Crescent Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $2,741 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 20407 Smith Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GSREIN #2547106
May 9, 2026
Sold
$900,000
$287/sq ft
Mar 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 13, 2026
Listed
$875,000
$279/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2547106
May 9, 2026
Sold
$900,000
$287/sq ft
Mar 17, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2026
Listed
$875,000
$279/sq ft
+30
Custom built home set on spacious 4.89 acres of land just minutes from Downtown Covington . Elegance combined with country living. The property features on the main level 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths , formal living and dining spaces as well as an office room that could be a 4th bedroom if desired. Wide Open kitchen / family room offers spectacular views of the pool area as well as the pond to the rear of the property. Additionally there is a small hobby room or second office across from the laundry room. Off of the kitchen there is a Butlers pantry or bar. Gorgeous wood flooring in all but the baths and kitchen. 3 car attached garage has a stairwell that leads to another huge finished room that currently is a hobby room. This is perfect as a private guest suite as it has a full bath. Do not miss the Walk in Attic off of this room. The rest of the property contains the pool and pool house as well as a huge second 2 vehicle garage all overlooking the pond. The home has a GAS FULL HOME GENERATOR!
Public Records
Apr 17, 2018
Sold
$88,000
$28/sq ft
GSREIN #2133457
Apr 17, 2018
Sold
$118,000
$38/sq ft
Mar 6, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2018
Price Changed
$129,000
$41/sq ft
Dec 16, 2017
Listed
$135,000
$43/sq ft
RARE FIND 4.92 acres on Smith Road in Covington. Home cite cleared.
AcadianaMLS #NO2133457
Dec 16, 2017
Listed
$129,000
$41/sq ft
GSREIN #2049883
Jun 24, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2016
Price Changed
$141,000
$45/sq ft
Mar 24, 2016
Listed
$146,000
$46/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2049883
Mar 23, 2016
Listed
$141,000
$45/sq ft
GSREIN #990624
Jun 30, 2014
Sold
$109,000
$35/sq ft
May 13, 2014
Listed
$119,000
$38/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO990624
May 13, 2014
Listed
$119,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 13, 2008
Sold
$117,085
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 2004
Sold
$125,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,204 (−3.8%)
$1,126 + $52,752
$53,878
2024
$5,409 (+16.6%)
$1,126 + $52,752
$53,878
2023
$4,637
$1,126 + $43,528
$44,654
2022
$4,637 (+0.2%)
$1,126 + $43,528
$44,654
2021
$4,628 (+8.6%)
$1,126 + $43,528
$44,654
2020
$4,259 (+321.9%)
$1,126 + $40,618
$41,744
2019
$1,009 (−0.1%)
$7,838
2018
$1,011 (−0.7%)
$7,838
2017
$1,018 (−0.4%)
$7,838
2016
$1,022 (−57.5%)
$7,838
2014
$2,407
$7,500 + $10,739
$18,239
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,178
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Tammany Parish
APN
24810
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
R-1
RO
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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Wastewater treatment
Jul 24, 2023 • Final
Residential gas permi
Perform residential gas work for the installation of a generator.
Gas
Generator
Jul 12, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical
Perform electrical work for the installation of a generator at a residential building.
Electrical
Generator
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Parking
Features: Garage, Three or more Spaces, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Other Features: Butler's Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Accommodations, Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Permeable Paving, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete, Patio
Other Structures: Cabana, Workshop
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Windows
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4.89
Lot Size Acres: 4.89
Lot Size Dimensions: 310x691
Lot Features: Outside City Limits, Pond on Lot, Stream/Creek
Property Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Excellent
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Multiple Heating Units
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,178
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Tammany Parish
APN: 24810
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Is Human Modified
Around this home
Schools
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
William Pitcher Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
4/10
Covington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Covington, LA • 70435
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in Covington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$819,000 – $991,000
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