12920 La Hwy 697, Kaplan, LA 70548
$875,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3.1
Square Footage:
3,849
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
489,614
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$875,000
List Date:
2/13/2025
Last Modified:
7/24/2025
Description
This exceptional family home is set on 11.242 acres, providing ample space for privacy and tranquility, yet is conveniently located just off Highway 697 with a scenic long driveway. The house boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The large living room and dining room are perfect for family gatherings, while the two separate living rooms, both featuring fireplaces, offer cozy, intimate spaces. The home also includes a massive bonus room on the second level, ideal for recreation or additional living space.
Over the past two years, the current owners have invested significantly in transforming this property into an exceptional private retreat. Notable upgrades include a massive barndominium-style insulated shop, a stunning heated swimming pool and hot tub complete with lighting fountains, an insulated back patio cover with ceiling fans, and a premium outdoor sound system—perfect for entertaining year-round. The beautifully designed custom fishing pond features its own dedicated water well, an automatic water level regulator, and pier-style decking for the ultimate outdoor experience. Additional enhancements include high-quality cattle fencing and numerous other thoughtful improvements throughout the property.
The barndominium-style shop, measuring 42x60 feet, has been constructed, with a 40x30-foot overhang for added convenience. There's also a 1.5-acre pond, stocked with fish and complete with a charming wharf-style pier and overhang, offering the perfect spot to relax and feed the local ducks and geese.
For those interested in farming or animal care, the property includes a chicken coop, goat structure, and cattle fencing. Additionally, the home is not located in a flood zone and has never experienced flooding. This is a rare opportunity to own a complete, versatile, and beautiful property in a peaceful setting, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment.
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More Information MLS# 25000250
Listing Info
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-01-08
Listing Price: 875000
Current Price: $875,000
List Price/SqFt: 227.33
Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached: No
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 12920
Street Name: La Hwy 697
Parish: Vermilion
State: LA
Zip Code: 70548
Subdivision: None
Area: V2
Tax Assessment Number: R9091605
Elementary School: Meaux
Middle School: North Vermilion
High School: North Vermilion
Directions: From Abbeville, take Hwy 167 North to a left in Hwy 697. Go approximately 4 miles, property on right. Shared driveway splits, go to left driveway.
General Property Description
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total Baths: 3.1
SqFt - Living: 3849
SqFt - Source: Public Record
Stories: 2
SqFt - Storage: 2520
Year Built: 2015
Approximate Age: 6 - 10 Years
Property Condition: Resale
Acres: 11.24
Acreage Range: 11 - 19.99
Assn Fee: None
Lot Dimensions: N/A
Mineral Rights: Negotiable
Pool on Subject Property: Yes
Water Source
Water Company: N/A
Property Features
Style: Traditional
Siding: Brick; Hardiplank
Parking: Garage Faces Side
Construction: Brick
Foundation: Slab
Road Frontage: Highway
Roof: Composition
Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Separate Shower
Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces; Fireplace
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Heating: Central; Multi Units
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Electric Range; Microwave; Washer
Countertops: Granite
Equipment: Hot Tub; Other
Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link; Full; Wood; Other
Lot: Back Yard Access; Dead-End; Landscaped; Level; Sprinkler System
Patio: Covered; Deck; Porch
Amenities: Acreage
Exterior: Hot Tub; Outdoor Speakers; Outside Light
Other Structures: Garage(s); Poultry Coop; RV/Boat Storage; Sheds(s); Storage; Workshop
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer: Mechanical Sewer
Utilities: Elec: SLEMCO; Propane
Pool: Inground
Miscellaneous: Horse Property
Reserved Item: Ceiling Fans; Drapes; Hot Tub/Spa; Light Fixtures; Microwave; Mini-Blinds; Mirrors; Satellite Dish
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Private Banking; Rural Development; VA
Documents
Listing Office: Keaty Real Estate Team
Last Updated: July - 24 - 2025
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