71457 S RIVER Drive, Covington, LA 70433 (MLS# NO2542920)

71457 S RIVER Drive, Covington, LA 70433

$695,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4.1 Square Footage: 5,969 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Active
Current Price: $695,000 List Date: 2/15/2026 Last Modified: 3/22/2026

Description

Tucked away on a full acre in one of Covington's most convenient locations, this stunning home offers the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility -- just minutes from I-12, the Causeway, and charming downtown Covington. Completely gutted and rebuilt, this home lives like brand-new construction with thoughtful design and flexible spaces on every level. The first floor welcomes you with a spacious foyer -- the perfect drop zone for shoes, backpacks, and everyday life. You'll also find a private cabana with full bath, a dedicated workshop, and a large bonus space ideal for a media room, gym, or game room. The second level is the heart of the home. Bright, open living areas flow seamlessly from the living room to the kitchen and dining spaces, with a cozy breakfast area overlooking the property. The primary suite is privately tucked away, complete with its own bath, while a second bedroom offers flexibility as a nursery, office, or guest space. A convenient half bath and laundry room complete this level. Upstairs on the third floor, you'll find three additional bedrooms and 2 full bath -- perfect for family, guests, or creative space. Step outside and enjoy your own backyard retreat featuring an in-ground pool, hot tub, multiple decks for entertaining, and plenty of green space to roam. A double garage with expansive storage and a circular driveway add both function and curb appeal. Peaceful setting. Pool. Like-new construction. Roof 8 months old, 2 new water heaters. Minutes to everything. This one truly offers the best of both worlds.

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More Information MLS# NO2542920

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing: No List Price/SqFt: 168.73 Document Modified: 2026-03-14 12:27:05.912671 Status: Active Listing Date: 2026-02-15 Listing Price: 695000 Current Price: $695,000 Type: Single Family Residence Modification Timestamp: 2026-03-22T06:45:43Z Photo Modified: 2026-03-12T18:23:00Z

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc: Lot 64 Ph 2

General Property Description

Lot Dimensions: 200x292x218x293 Stories: 3 SqFt - Living: 4119 SqFt - Source: Measured SqFt - Total: 5969 Acreage Range: 1 - 2.99 # Bedrooms: 5 Baths - Full: 4 Baths - 1/2: 1 Total Baths: 4.1 Year Built: 1996 Acres: 1

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Tucked away on a full acre in one of Covington's most convenient locations, this stunning home offers the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility -- just minutes from I-12, the Causeway, and charming downtown Covington. Completely gutted and rebuilt, this home lives like brand-new construction with thoughtful design and flexible spaces on every level. The first floor welcomes you with a spacious foyer -- the perfect drop zone for shoes, backpacks, and everyday life. You'll also find a private cabana with full bath, a dedicated workshop, and a large bonus space ideal for a media room, gym, or game room. The second level is the heart of the home. Bright, open living areas flow seamlessly from the living room to the kitchen and dining spaces, with a cozy breakfast area overlooking the property. The primary suite is privately tucked away, complete with its own bath, while a second bedroom offers flexibility as a nursery, office, or guest space. A convenient half bath and laundry room complete this level. Upstairs on the third floor, you'll find three additional bedrooms and 2 full bath -- perfect for family, guests, or creative space. Step outside and enjoy your own backyard retreat featuring an in-ground pool, hot tub, multiple decks for entertaining, and plenty of green space to roam. A double garage with expansive storage and a circular driveway add both function and curb appeal. Peaceful setting. Pool. Like-new construction. Roof 8 months old, 2 new water heaters. Minutes to everything. This one truly offers the best of both worlds.

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR: NOMAR

Style

Acadian: 1

Siding

Vinyl Siding: 1

Parking

Attached: 1 Garage: 1

Construction

Block: 1

Foundation

Piers: 1 Slab: 1

Fireplace

Gas Log: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Heating

Central: 1

Cooling

2 or More Units: 1 Central Air: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1

Rooms

Bedroom 1: 1 Dining Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Primary Bathroom: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Workshop: 1 Game Room: 1 Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 5: 1 Bedroom 6: 1 Bedroom 7: 1 Bedroom 8: 1

Amenities

Acreage: 1

Other Structures

Cabana: 1

Pool

Inground: 1

Originating Details

Originating System ID: ROAMM Originating System Key: 57040316 Originating System Listing ID: 2542920 Originating System Name: ROAM Matrix

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number: 71457 Dir: S Street Name: RIVER Drive Parish: St. Tammany State: LA Zip Code: 70433 Subdivision: Alpine Village Tax Assessment Number: 23941 Directions: Sunshine Ave to S River Bounding Streets: Sunshine Ave

Property Features

Style: Acadian Siding: Vinyl Siding Parking: Attached; Garage Construction: Block Foundation: Piers; Slab Roof: Composition Fireplace: Gas Log; Wood Burning Heating: Central Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher Rooms: Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Workshop; Game Room; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8 Amenities: Acreage Other Structures: Cabana Water Source: Well Pool: Inground

Room Information

Bedroom 1 Length: 15.80 Width: 12.20 Remarks: Bedroom Bedroom 2 Length: 15.50 Width: 17.10 Remarks: Bedroom Bedroom 3 Length: 12.50 Width: 11.40 Remarks: Bedroom Primary Bedroom Length: 16.30 Width: 15.00 Remarks: Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Length: 16.30 Width: 15.00 Remarks: Primary Bedroom Dining Room Length: 12.40 Width: 11.40 Remarks: Dining Room Dining Room Length: 12.40 Width: 11.40 Remarks: Dining Room Primary Bathroom Length: 13.60 Width: 10.70 Remarks: Primary Bathroom Primary Bathroom Length: 13.60 Width: 10.70 Remarks: Primary Bathroom Laundry Length: 7.10 Width: 5.80 Remarks: Laundry Laundry Length: 7.10 Width: 5.80 Remarks: Laundry Bedroom 4 Length: 15.50 Width: 17.10 Remarks: Bedroom Game Room Length: 20.20 Width: 14.00 Remarks: Game Room Game Room Length: 20.20 Width: 14.00 Remarks: Game Room Kitchen Length: 16.20 Width: 15.00 Remarks: Kitchen Kitchen Length: 16.20 Width: 15.00 Remarks: Kitchen Bedroom 5 Length: 12.50 Width: 11.30 Remarks: Bedroom Bedroom 6 Length: 12.50 Width: 11.40 Remarks: Bedroom Workshop Length: 15.20 Width: 10.90 Remarks: Workshop Workshop Length: 15.20 Width: 10.90 Remarks: Workshop Bedroom 7 Length: 15.80 Width: 12.20 Remarks: Bedroom Living Room Length: 22.30 Width: 17.60 Remarks: Living Room Living Room Length: 22.30 Width: 17.60 Remarks: Living Room Bedroom 8 Length: 12.50 Width: 11.30 Remarks: Bedroom
Listing Office: REVE, REALTORS
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Last Updated: March - 22 - 2026
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