18721 Magnolia Bend Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
About this home
Authentic, One of a Kind, 19th Century home located within the community of Central is a show stopper!! The "Melancon home", built in 1887, was part of a sugar plantation located in Vacherie, Louisiana. (Relocated in 1985 to its current location) Gorgeous, huge live oaks, rolling hills, and an all brick drive are all part of what helps this charming 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home maintain it's historic feel. It's hard to believe you are in the middle of a neighborhood! The exterior of the home offers detailed millwork lining the wrap around porch and leading to the back deck overlooking the 2.5 acre property. The interior has heart of pine flooring, crown molding lining the 12ft ceilings, and 4 wood burning fireplaces. To the rear of the home you find a 400sqft sunroom with multiple French doors and an abundance of large windows. The detail around every corner, era styled furniture and decor bring this one of a kind home to life, which you are sure to fall in love with!
Single-familyProperty Type
1887Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Chase Pino• PINO & Associates
Listed by Jarrod Brown• United Properties of Louisiana
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.15 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,060
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
031-3326-5
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of Single-Family Residence District R-1 is to permit low density development with a maximum Net Density of 2 units per acre. Any proposed development of 15 or more residential units must receive Conditional Use approval as a PUD.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Carport
Parking Information
Parking Features: Carport, Detached
Other Parking: Carport SqFt(460.00)
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Multi Units
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Varied Ceiling Heights, Walk-In Closet(s), Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Other Room, Granite Counters
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Covered
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location
Location Information
Directions: Central Through-way right on Greenwell Springs Rd, Turn right on Magnolia Bend, home is on the left.
Utility Information
Gas: Gas: Entergy
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,060
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 031-3326-5
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Photos Count: 30
Around this home
Schools
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.6mi
Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
7/10
Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Greenwell Springs, LA • 70739
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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.
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4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$515,000 – $624,000
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