530 S AMERICA Street, Covington, LA 70433 (MLS# NO2549657)

530 S AMERICA Street, Covington, LA 70433

$2,195,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.1 Square Footage: 3,898 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,344 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,195,000 List Date: 3/31/2026 Last Modified: 4/14/2026

Overview

Description

Step into timeless elegance in the heart of Old Covington's coveted Garden District. This stunning historic, Circa 1901, residence, built by Augusta "Gussie" Hestrest Barelli, beautifully blends classic Southern charm with generous living space. This stunning Greek Revival home offers a mix of Old-World charm with modern conveniences. You will love the craftsmanship of a bygone era with its rich architectural details, soaring ceilings, and expansive rooms designed for both comfortable living and gracious entertaining. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by its character, history, and undeniable presence. Nestled among the oak-lined streets of the Garden District, this home places you just moments from downtown Covington's shops, dining, and vibrant culture--while still offering a sense of privacy and tranquility. One of the many upgrades you will love is the Gourmet Kitchen. It was updated with a Sub-zero Refrigerator, a Viking gas cooktop, Monogram Double ovens, a wine co ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2549657

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
2195000
List Price/SqFt
600.05
Type
Single Family Residence
Document Modified
2026-04-14 12:52:02.366353
Modification Timestamp
2026-04-14T18:08:09Z
Photo Modified
2026-04-09T17:47:06Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
530
Dir
S
Street Name
AMERICA Street
Parish
St. Tammany
State
LA
Zip Code
70433
Tax Assessment Number
18279
Directions
From Hwy 21 (Tyler) heading North, right on 8th, left on S. Jahncke Ave, right on 16th, house on corner of 16th & S. America Bounding Streets: 16th & South America St

General Property Description

# Bedrooms
3
Baths - Full
2
Baths - 1/2
Yes
Total Baths
2.1
SqFt - Living
3658
SqFt - Total
3898
SqFt - Source
Measured
Stories
Yes
Year Built
1902
Acres
0.49
Acreage Range
0 - 0.5
Lot Dimensions
120 x 180
Pool on Subject Property
No

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
57524100
Originating System Listing ID
2549657
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
PARCEL MEAS 120.5 X 120.3 X 180.9 X 179.4 COVINGTON CB 888 382 CB 1275 765 INST NO 1270768 INST NO 1439358 INST NO 1829203 INST NO 2075232 INST NO 2130223

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Step into timeless elegance in the heart of Old Covington's coveted Garden District. This stunning historic, Circa 1901, residence, built by Augusta "Gussie" Hestrest Barelli, beautifully blends classic Southern charm with generous living space. This stunning Greek Revival home offers a mix of Old-World charm with modern conveniences. You will love the craftsmanship of a bygone era with its rich architectural details, soaring ceilings, and expansive rooms designed for both comfortable living and gracious entertaining. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by its character, history, and undeniable presence. Nestled among the oak-lined streets of the Garden District, this home places you just moments from downtown Covington's shops, dining, and vibrant culture--while still offering a sense of privacy and tranquility. One of the many upgrades you will love is the Gourmet Kitchen. It was updated with a Sub-zero Refrigerator, a Viking gas cooktop, Monogram Double ovens, a wine cooler and an Asko Dishwasher. Seller has added a Sonos Sound system. To complete this home, a whole house generator has been added for security and peace of mind. The sunroom/ artist studio has its own mini split unit in addition to the 2 central heating and A/C units. A rare opportunity to own a true piece of Covington history. Ask your agent for the 2 page list of Exterior and interior features which are to numerous to list here.

More Information

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Siding

Wood
Yes

Parking

Attached
Yes
Garage
Yes

Equipment

Generator
Yes

Foundation

Piers
Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Cooling

2 or More Units
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Countertops

Granite
Yes

Rooms

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

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Other
Yes

Property Features

Siding: Wood Parking: Attached; Garage Foundation: Piers Roof: Composition Fireplace: Gas Log; Wood Burning Heating: Central Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Refrigerator Countertops: Granite Rooms: Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2 Equipment: Generator Fencing: Partial; Other

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Remarks
Kitchen 11.00 16.00 Kitchen
Den 25.50 15.60 Den
Office 10.00 8.00 Study
Living Room 15.50 15.40 Living Room
Primary Bedroom 21.00 18.00 Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 1 18.00 14.00 Bedroom
Dining Room 15.40 15.50 Dining Room
Bedroom 2 15.60 15.60 Bedroom
Laundry Laundry
Foyer 9.20 16.00 Foyer
IDX
Listing Office: Crescent Sotheby's Intl Realty
Last Updated: April - 14 - 2026
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