Country living on a one-acre. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home exudes timeless appeal. This home has a cozy fireplace, it offers the perfect retreat for chilly evenings. Priced to reflect its current condition, this gem simply awaits your personal touch with some updating to unlock its full potential. Whether you envision modernizing the kitchen or enhancing the bathrooms, this property promises endless possibilities for customization and comfortable living. With ample space indoors and out, it's an idyllic canvas to create your dream home. Home has an above ground pool and shed out back. Bring the chickens and come relax on this peaceful 1 acre home. LOCATED IN WATSON LIVE OAK SCHOOL DIST.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sondra Richard• Real Broker LLC
Bought with Tracy Mathis• LPT Realty, LLC Highland
Located in Watson and Live Oak School District!!! SPACIOUS HOME, ENTERTAINMENT, LAND, COUNTRY LIVING, AND ABOVE GROUND POOL. .. What more could you ask for?!?! This home has a split floor plan that has 4 extra large bedrooms and 2 baths, which sits on an acre. Clean fresh paint throughout, open floor plan, beautiful large fireplace in living room, and stainless steel appliances. The carport is great for parking or having guest over for ball games and BBQ's. The pool is great for cooling down after working in the yard, inviting friends and family over, or just to relax in this hot Louisiana weather. Large laundry room and shed. Here it is. .. . THIS HOME IS FOR YOU!!!!
AcadianaMLS #BR2017011942
Aug 1, 2017
Listed
$199,900
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,332 (+21.4%)
$3,660 + $16,928
$20,588
2023
$1,920 (−0.6%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2022
$1,933 (+12.6%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2021
$1,717 (+0.5%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2020
$1,709 (−2.9%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2019
$1,759 (−1.2%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2018
$1,781 (−2.0%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2017
$1,818 (+0.4%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2016
$1,810 (+0.8%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2014
$1,796
$1,930 + $12,230
$14,160
Tax history for 12765 Sims Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,332 (+21.4%)
$3,660 + $16,928
$20,588
2023
$1,920 (−0.6%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2022
$1,933 (+12.6%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2021
$1,717 (+0.5%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2020
$1,709 (−2.9%)
$2,820 + $11,920
$14,740
2019
$1,759 (−1.2%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2018
$1,781 (−2.0%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2017
$1,818 (+0.4%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2016
$1,810 (+0.8%)
$2,140 + $12,570
$14,710
2014
$1,796
$1,930 + $12,230
$14,160
*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
127 ft.
Lot depth
365 ft.
Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Livingston Parish
APN
0042549
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-1
Residential-Rural Single Family District
The purpose of R-1 is to permit low-density single family residential development on individual lots. This District also allows for small business and some agriculture uses. All lots in the development shall be a minimum of 1 acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Gas station
Convenience store
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground, Private
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2918
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size : 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 127.1 x 365.2 x 369.9 x 128
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Acres: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Livingston Parish
Middle Or Junior School District: Livingston Parish
High School District: Livingston Parish
Location Information
Directions: Take exit 10 (Denham Springs exit). Head North towards Denham Springs. Continue for 10 miles to Waton and turn right onto Sims Road. Pass through the stop sign and the house will be on your left.
Subdivision Name: Rural Tract (no Subd)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Livingston Parish
APN: 0042549
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: GBRAR
Around this home
Schools
North Live Oak Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.6mi
10/10
Live Oak Junior High
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
7/10
Live Oak High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Denham Springs, LA • 70706
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $316,000
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