704/718 S JAHNCKE Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
$2,450,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
3,170
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
43,124
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,450,000
List Date:
8/11/2026
Last Modified:
9/27/2026
Listing Details MLS# NO2571357
Listing Info
- Delayed Marketing
- No
- Listing Price
- 2450000
- List Price/SqFt
- 902.73
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Document Modified
- 2026-09-26 20:02:39.799620
- Modification Timestamp
- 2026-09-27T01:03:15Z
- Photo Modified
- 2026-09-09T16:48:48Z
Location Tax Legal Info
- Street Number
- 704/718
- Dir
- S
- Street Name
- JAHNCKE Avenue
- Parish
- St. Tammany
- State
- LA
- Zip Code
- 70433
- Subdivision
- Covington
- Tax Assessment Number
- 20584
- Directions
- Bounding Streets: 15th, Vermont
General Property Description
- # Bedrooms
- 2
- Baths - Full
- 2
- Total Baths
- 2
- SqFt - Living
- 2714
- SqFt - Total
- 3170
- SqFt - Source
- Measured
- Stories
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1929
- Acres
- 0.99
- Acreage Range
- 0.51 - 0.99
- Lot Dimensions
- 120x240+120x120
Originating Details
- Originating System ID
- ROAMM
- Originating System Key
- 59355229
- Originating System Listing ID
- 2571357
- Originating System Name
- ROAM Matrix
Remarks & Misc
- Remarks
- A Rare Expression of History, Landscape, and Modern Living in Old Covington. An expansive property encompassing BOTH 718 AND 704 S. JAHNCKE, the equivalent of (3) double 120x120' Covington lots for a total of approximately .99 acres, shaded by a remarkable collection of registered ancient oaks. At its heart is a quietly charismatic 1930s bungalow, its original character thoughtfully preserved and complemented by a series of architect-designed additions and renovations. Historic details and gracious proportions coexist effortlessly with contemporary finishes and amenities. Beyond the house, the landscape unfolds as its own composition, with irrigation system, perimeter fencing, and outdoor lighting. The current owner has reimagined the grounds with an emphasis on privacy, scale, and the natural beauty of the site, introducing a beautifully appointed saltwater pool. Recent enhancements include replaced or re-finished floors, new windows throughout the home and garage, quartz counters in the kitchen and laundry room, replaced roof, and added generator. It could remain a singular legacy residence, evolve into a remarkable family compound, or offer possibilities for thoughtful future development. Whatever its next chapter, this is a property of uncommon provenance--one whose combination of land, architecture, and landscape would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate. Premier downtown location is minutes to fine dining, local boutiques, parks, art galleries, and all of the festivities Covington has to offer.
Office/Member/Contract Info
- List AOR
- NOMAR
More Information
Parking
- Detached
- Yes
Equipment
- Generator
- Yes
Construction
- Other
- Yes
Foundation
- Piers
- Yes
Patio
- Covered
- Yes
Fireplace
- Wood Burning
- Yes
Roof
- Composition
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
Interior
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Ice Machine
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
Rooms
- Bedroom 1
- Yes
- Den
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
Fencing
- Full
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Lot
- Corner
- Yes
Other Structures
- Workshop
- Yes
Pool
- Inground
- Yes
Property Features
Parking:
Detached
Construction:
Other
Foundation:
Piers
Roof:
Composition
Interior:
Cathedral Ceiling
Fireplace:
Wood Burning
Heating:
Central
Cooling:
Central Air
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Disposal; Ice Machine; Microwave
Rooms:
Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2
Equipment:
Generator
Fencing:
Full; Other
Lot:
Corner
Patio:
Covered
Other Structures:
Workshop
Pool:
Inground
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | 16.20 | 19.00 | Primary Bedroom |
| Primary Bedroom | 16.20 | 19.00 | Primary Bedroom |
| Living Room | 16.70 | 16.30 | Living Room |
| Living Room | 16.70 | 16.30 | Living Room |
| Kitchen | 17.00 | 14.60 | Kitchen |
| Kitchen | 17.00 | 14.60 | Kitchen |
| Den | 22.30 | 17.80 | Den |
| Den | 22.30 | 17.80 | Den |
| Bedroom 1 | 14.30 | 12.50 | Bedroom |
| Dining Room | 16.20 | 12.50 | Dining Room |
| Dining Room | 16.20 | 12.50 | Dining Room |
| Office | 7.50 | 6.00 | Office |
| Office | 7.50 | 6.00 | Office |
| Bedroom 2 | 14.30 | 12.50 | Bedroom |
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