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
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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.
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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