Rarely is an offering with such historical and architectural significance presented to the market. The "Lum House", a c.1830 Creole Cottage originally constructed in St. Landry Parish, was moved to Covington's prestigious Military Road in the 1990s, at which time the renowned Louisiana architect A. Hays Town was engaged to oversee a full renovation and addition. The result is a home which lives for today and seamlessly melds the aesthetic of two centuries. The original cottage employed the "Bousillage" technique inherent in Louisiana French Vernacular Architecture. Signature Hays Town design elements prevail in the addition, including antique floors, beams, and brick and beam walls. The star of the show is a massive cooking fireplace with smoker and beehive oven, constructed with over 30,000 bricks and 3 independent flues which anchors the living room. A newly renovated open kitchen with Taj Mahal Quartzite counters, upscale appliances and a spacious pantry will be the heart and center of the activity. Renovated baths, and full exterior paint are among the other recent upgrades. This home evokes the timeless aura of days gone by, situated on 7 rolling acres overlooking the Little Bogue Falaya River with a white sandy beach, old-growth plantings, abundant oaks and a citrus grove. Two "pigeonniers", one a potting shed and one a chicken coop, and a fabulous vegetable garden round out the property. Set far back from the road with an electric gated entrance, ensuring privacy and peacefulness, this is a very special and rare property only minutes into Old Covington's restaurants and festivities.
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74045 Military Rd, Covington, LA 70435
4beds
3,478sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1830
7 Acres Lot
$1,209,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,665 Estimated rent
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Home value
$1,209,400
$1.10M - $1.33M
$3,665/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 16, 2025 at 01:15pm
Listed by:
Alice McNeely 504-812-2236,
Compass Mandeville (LATT15)
Bought with:
Alice McNeely
Compass Mandeville (LATT15)
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2476983
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.4x13.6
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.2x14.8
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.6x10.6
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.2x13.5
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Brick
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.7x9
Great room
- Description: Flooring: Brick
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.3x19.5
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Brick
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24x10
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17.5x15.4
Office
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.7x9.7
Heating
- Central, Multiple Heating Units
Cooling
- Central Air, 2 Units
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Pantry, Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,546
- Total interior livable area: 3,478 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Two Spaces, Boat, RV Access/Parking
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Other, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Access
Lot
- Size: 7 Acres
- Dimensions: 7 Acres
- Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Outside City Limits
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Workshop
- Parcel number: 117354
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Covington
- Subdivision: Not A Subdivision
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source:  GSREIN #2476983 | ||
| 12/22/2024 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$359/sqft |
Source: Latter and Blum #2476983 | ||
| 12/22/2024 | Contingent | $1,250,000$359/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2476983 | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$359/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2476983 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,802 +36% | $72,340 +39% |
| 2023 | $5,737 +53.4% | $52,035 +42.5% |
| 2022 | $3,741 -0.5% | $36,514 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 70435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10E. E. Lyon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 2.5 mi
- 4/10William Pitcher Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 5/10Covington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
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