Step back in time in this cozy 1930's home. This 3 bdrm/3bath cottage is nestled on 1.7 acres with flowering bushes and trees. It includes dining room, den, and inviting sunroom. Loads of windows that bring the outdoors inside. Amazing large barn w/ private accessory unit/guest suite on top which includes 2 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, sitting room and laundry. 5 minutes from downtown Covington and easy access to interstate, shops and hospital. House is in Flood Zone B. House did get damaged from the hurricane.
Step back in time in this cozy 1930's home. This 3 bdrm/3bath cottage is nestled on 1.7 acres with flowering bushes and trees. It includes dining room, den, and inviting sunroom. Loads of windows that bring the outdoors inside. Amazing large barn w/private accessory unit/guest suite on top which includes 2 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, sitting room and laundry. 5 minutes from downtown Covington and easy access to interstate, shops and hospital. House is in Flood Zone B. House did get damaged from the hurricane.
AcadianaMLS #NO2293199
Mar 30, 2021
Listed
$399,900
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,997 (−3.8%)
$8,000 + $17,298
$25,298
2024
$2,076 (+3.7%)
$8,000 + $17,298
$25,298
2023
$2,001 (−31.9%)
$8,000 + $15,535
$23,535
2022
$2,937 (+171.4%)
$8,000 + $15,535
$23,535
2021
$1,082 (+0.1%)
$8,000 + $8,189
$16,189
2020
$1,081 (−49.8%)
$8,000 + $8,189
$16,189
2019
$2,151 (−0.1%)
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
2018
$2,153 (−0.8%)
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
2017
$2,170 (−0.4%)
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
2016
$2,179
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
Tax history for 71653 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,997 (−3.8%)
$8,000 + $17,298
$25,298
2024
$2,076 (+3.7%)
$8,000 + $17,298
$25,298
2023
$2,001 (−31.9%)
$8,000 + $15,535
$23,535
2022
$2,937 (+171.4%)
$8,000 + $15,535
$23,535
2021
$1,082 (+0.1%)
$8,000 + $8,189
$16,189
2020
$1,081 (−49.8%)
$8,000 + $8,189
$16,189
2019
$2,151 (−0.1%)
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
2018
$2,153 (−0.8%)
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
2017
$2,170 (−0.4%)
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
2016
$2,179
$5,225 + $11,475
$16,700
*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
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,479
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Tammany Parish
APN
27541
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
L-1
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Wastewater treatment
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Covered, One Space
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range
Interior Features
Other Features: Pantry
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Details: Resale,All Original
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Wood, Porch
Other Structures: Apartment, Barn(s), Guest House
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.7
Lot Size Acres: 1.7
Lot Size Dimensions: 154x109x259x216x156x3
Lot Features: Outside City Limits, Oversized Lot
Property Information
Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
Average Condition, Resale
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Treatment Plant
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,479
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Tammany Parish
APN: 27541
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pine View Middle School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
William Pitcher Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Covington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 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 • 70433
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$492,000 – $595,000
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