First time on the market in 23 years! Prime location in beautiful downtown Covington's Division of St. John business district. Located at the southeast corner of E. Rutland Street and S. Jahncke Avenue. The land parcel has approximately 19,005 SF of land, and the house has approximately 4,846 SF of living area. Large living rooms with high ceilings, beautifully landscaped yards and gardens. Onsite parking, off street parking, and OxLot #2 parking available for customers and employees. The main building was constructed in 1923 and the addition was build in 2005. Currently an owner occupied B & B, and can be used for residential also, with a fantastic in-law / housekeeper suite. The business is very consist and profitable, without being on a reservation system or utilizing all the guest rooms. Excellent book of loyal clientele that are repeat customers, website, registered trade name included with the sale. As a B & B there are 6 units all with separate entrances. The 4 downstairs units have one bedroom. The two upstairs units have two bedrooms. As a single family house, there are 8 Bedrooms, 6 1/2 bathrooms. There are large spacious living areas, formal dining room, and an in-law suite your in-laws for die for! Enjoy your enchanted backyard that would sure to keep kids well occupied and captivated, rather than spending days and hours on a cell phone. This location is an easy walk to downtown dining and entertainment, The Trail Head (Trace) and nearby schools and faith based organizations, one block from the Southern Hotel, and 3 blocks to the Bogue Falaya Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Edward Murphy• Keller Williams Realty Services
Bought with Diana Stanley• Keller Williams Realty Services
*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
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Lot size
10,680 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,846
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Tammany Parish
APN
18932
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
CO
Commercial Office/Professional District
This district is intended for limited-sized professional and business offices in close proximity to purely residential uses and shall support adjacent residential neighborhoods. This district shall contain personal services and retail or office establishments which do not present any adverse impact on the peace, appearance or value of adjacent residential areas. Moderate density multiple-family residential is permitted. The district is not commercial in character; however, certain limited commercial uses are permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Office
Medical office
Library
Museum / gallery
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Covered, Off Street, Parking Lot, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 6
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Oven, Range
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Concrete, Wood Siding