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718 S Jahncke Avenue

Covington, LA 70433
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Bed 2

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Bath 2

Bath

SqFt2,714

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A Rare Expression of History, Landscape, and Modern Living in Old Covington. An expansive property shaded by lush landscaping and 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. Historic details and gracious proportions coexist effortlessly with contemporary finishes and amenities. Beyond the house, the landscape unfolds as its own composition, with irrigation system, perimeter fencing, and outdoor lighting. 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. Recent enhancements include replaced or re-finished floors, new windows thr oughout the home and garage, quartz counters in the kitchen and laundry room, replaced roof, and added generator. 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. Premier downtown location is minutes to fine dining, local boutiques, parks, art galleries, and all of the festivities Covington has to offer.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,800,000

AD Id : 89750865

MLS Id : 2573388

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 2,714

Year Built : 1929

County : Saint Tammany

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 8

    Roofing Information

    Shingle
  • Interior Features

    CathedralCeilings, CentralVacuum, HighCeilings, Pantry, StoneCounters, StainlessSteelAppliances, VaultedCeilings
    Roof: Shingle
    Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, IceMaker, Microwave, Oven, Range
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1929
    Building Area Total: 3170
    Stories: 1
    Patio And Porch Features: Covered
    Pool Features: InGround, SaltWater
    Private Pool: No
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, SoundSystem

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 120x240 Lot Description: CityLot,OversizedLot

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Covington Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Detached Levels: One Property Age: 97

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1800000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 20584

  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Public Security Features: ClosedCircuitCameras,FireSprinklerSystem
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/20/2026 @ 15:03

MLS: 2573388 LISTED BY: Alice McNeely, REVE, REALTORS 504-300-0700 SOURCE: NOMAR

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