197 ORLEANS Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437 (MLS# NO2554986)

197 ORLEANS Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437

New Listing
$575,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,265 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 69,260 Status: Active
Current Price: $575,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/01/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to an extraordinary home in the highly sought-after Merrywood Estates of Folsom, where refined luxury meets elevated country living on a breathtaking 1.58-acre corner estate. Positioned gracefully atop a scenic hill and framed by manicured grounds, this impeccably maintained custom residence delivers a rare blend of sophistication, privacy, and lifestyle-driven amenities. From the moment you arrive, the stately approach, expansive frontage, new stucco exterior, and professionally curated landscaping with irrigation establish an unforgettable first impression. Inside, this thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home showcases timeless craftsmanship and exceptional livability, featuring a dedicated office or flex space, elegant formal dining room, inviting breakfast area, and beautifully proportioned living spaces tailored for both grand entertaining and intimate everyday comfort. Rich architectural details, spacious interiors, and meticulous care throughout reflect true pride o ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2554986

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
575000
List Price/SqFt
228.17
Type
Single Family Residence
Document Modified
2026-05-01 10:03:05.398149
Modification Timestamp
2026-05-01T17:37:00Z
Photo Modified
2026-05-01T15:03:09Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
197
Street Name
ORLEANS Avenue
Parish
St. Tammany
State
LA
Zip Code
70437
Subdivision
Merrywood
Tax Assessment Number
17396
Directions
Bounding Streets: Chenel St, HWY 40

General Property Description

# Bedrooms
3
Baths - Full
2
Total Baths
2
SqFt - Living
2520
SqFt - Total
3265
SqFt - Source
Blueprint
Stories
Yes
Year Built
2010
Acres
1.59
Acreage Range
1 - 2.99
Assn Fee $
30
Assn Fee Terms
Yearly
Lot Dimensions
1.58
Pool on Subject Property
No

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
57908826
Originating System Listing ID
2554986
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
LOTS 5 6 BLK 5 MERRYWOOD ESTATES ADD 1 INST NO 1553165 INST NO 1680752

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Welcome to an extraordinary home in the highly sought-after Merrywood Estates of Folsom, where refined luxury meets elevated country living on a breathtaking 1.58-acre corner estate. Positioned gracefully atop a scenic hill and framed by manicured grounds, this impeccably maintained custom residence delivers a rare blend of sophistication, privacy, and lifestyle-driven amenities. From the moment you arrive, the stately approach, expansive frontage, new stucco exterior, and professionally curated landscaping with irrigation establish an unforgettable first impression. Inside, this thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home showcases timeless craftsmanship and exceptional livability, featuring a dedicated office or flex space, elegant formal dining room, inviting breakfast area, and beautifully proportioned living spaces tailored for both grand entertaining and intimate everyday comfort. Rich architectural details, spacious interiors, and meticulous care throughout reflect true pride of ownership. Beyond the home itself, the estate expands into a private outdoor retreat complete with a fenced yard, whole-house generator, and impressive lifestyle enhancements including a charming elevated playhouse, chicken coop, and expansive green space ideal for recreation, gardening, or future luxury additions such as a pool or guest house. Located within an optional HOA community offering access to a clubhouse and additional amenities, this remarkable property offers the freedom of estate living with the prestige of an established neighborhood. Rarely does a home combine polished elegance, functional acreage, and elevated amenities so seamlessly. This is more than a home... it is a lifestyle estate designed for those who value beauty, comfort, and distinction.

More Information

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Style

French
Yes

Siding

Stucco
Yes

Parking

Attached
Yes
Garage
Yes

Equipment

Generator
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Patio

Covered
Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Microwave
Yes

Utilities

Elec: Wst
Yes
Propane
Yes

Countertops

Granite
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 1
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Office
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes

Amenities

Acreage
Yes

Fencing

Full
Yes
Split Rail
Yes
Other
Yes

Property Features

Style: French Siding: Stucco Parking: Attached; Garage Construction: Brick Foundation: Slab Roof: Composition Fireplace: Gas Log Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave Countertops: Granite Rooms: Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2 Equipment: Generator Fencing: Full; Split Rail; Other Patio: Covered Amenities: Acreage Utilities: Elec: Wst; Propane

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Remarks
Living Room 18.60 21.20 Living Room
Bedroom 1 16.60 12.40 Bedroom
Office 12.70 13.00 Office
Primary Bedroom 16.60 19.00 Primary Bedroom
Laundry 16.60 10.00 Laundry
Dining Room 12.10 13.00 Dining Room
Bedroom 2 16.60 12.20 Bedroom
Kitchen 13.60 12.20 Kitchen
Foyer 6.10 10.10 Foyer
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Services
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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