718 S JAHNCKE Avenue, Covington, LA, 70433

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$2,750,000
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718 S JAHNCKE Avenue
Covington, LA 70433

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2,714
SqFt
$1,013
/SqFt
1936
Built
Subdivision:
Covington
County:
St Tammany
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A Rare Expression of History, Landscape, and Modern Living in Old Covington. There are properties that are beautiful, and then there are properties with a sense of place so special they seem to belong to another era. This extraordinary offering in Old Covington is one of the latter—an expansive, deeply rooted property encompassing +/- one acre, shaded by a remarkable collection of registered ancient oaks. At its heart is a quietly charismatic 1930s bungalow, its original character thoughtfully preserved and complemented by a series of architect-designed additions and renovations. The result is of continuity rather than contrast: a home that respects its history while embracing the way we live today. Historic details and gracious proportions coexist effortlessly with contemporary finishes and amenities. Beyond the house, the landscape unfolds as its own composition. The current owner has reimagined the grounds with an emphasis on privacy, scale, and the natural beauty of the site, introducing a beautifully appointed saltwater pool, expansive manicured lawns, and intimate garden spaces beneath a canopy of mature oaks. The effect is distinctly bucolic—a private retreat that feels both timeless and entirely of its place. Recent interior enhancements bring an additional layer of refinement, creating a residence that is beautifully appointed and ready for contemporary living without sacrificing the patina, warmth, and soul that make historic homes so compelling. With its extraordinary acreage, mature landscape, architectural pedigree, and rare proximity to the character and amenities of Old Covington, the property offers something increasingly elusive: space with history, privacy with presence, and the freedom to imagine what comes next. It could remain a singular legacy residence, evolve into a remarkable family compound, or offer possibilities for thoughtful future development. Whatever its next chapter, this is a property of uncommon provenance—one whose combination of land, architecture, and landscape would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,750,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,714 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.99 Acres
Year Built 
1936
MLS® Number 
2571357
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
23 hours agoListing first seen on site
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.99
Cross Street 
15th, Vermont
Foundation 
Raised
Levels 
One
Parking 
DetachedOff Street
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Closed Circuit Camera(s)Fire Sprinkler System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
3170
Style 
Cottage
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalIce MakerMicrowaveOvenRange
Cooling 
Central Air
Electric 
Generator
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas StarterWood Burning
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Cathedral Ceiling(s)Central VacuumHigh CeilingsPantryStone CountersVaulted Ceiling(s)
Bedroom 
Dimensions - 14.3x12.5Level - Lower
BreakfastRoomNook 
Dimensions - 9x10.5Level - Lower
Den 
Dimensions - 22.3x17.8Level - Lower
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 16.2x12.5Level - Lower
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 17x14.6Level - Lower
Living Room 
Dimensions - 16.7x16.3Level - Lower
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 16.2x19Level - Lower
Office 
Dimensions - 7.5x6Level - Lower
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Corner LotCity Lot
Other Structures 
OtherShed(s)
Patio And Porch 
Covered
Pool Features 
In GroundSalt Water
Roof 
Shingle
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