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$2,750,000

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718 Jahncke Ave, Covington, LA

Name: 718 Jahncke Ave, For Sale in Covington - eXp Realty
Brand: REVE, REALTORS
SKU: 2571357
Price: 2750000 USD

House

MLS® 2571357

2 Bed

2 Bath

2714 sqft

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 2714 sqft

Garage

Taxes

Days Active 1

Lot Size 0.99 Acres

Approx. Age 1936

Avg. Price Per Sqft $1,013

MLS® Number 2571357

Property Address: 718 Jahncke Ave, Covington, LA, 70433-3721

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

A Rare Expression of History, Landscape, and Modern Living in Old Covington. There are properties that are beautiful, and then there are properties with a sense of place so special they seem to belong to another era. This extraordinary offering in Old Covington is one of the latter—an expansive, deeply rooted property encompassing +/- one acre, 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. The result is of continuity rather than contrast: a home that respects its history while embracing the way we live today. Historic details and gracious proportions coexist effortlessly with contemporary finishes and amenities. Beyond the house, the landscape unfolds as its own composition. 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, expansive manicured lawns, and intimate garden spaces beneath a canopy of mature oaks. The effect is distinctly bucolic—a private retreat that feels both timeless and entirely of its place. Recent interior enhancements bring an additional layer of refinement, creating a residence that is beautifully appointed and ready for contemporary living without sacrificing the patina, warmth, and soul that make historic homes so compelling. With its extraordinary acreage, mature landscape, architectural pedigree, and rare proximity to the character and amenities of Old Covington, the property offers something increasingly elusive: space with history, privacy with presence, and the freedom to imagine what comes next. 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.

MLS® Number2571357

Laundry Level

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

Acreage

Exterior

Garage

Approx. Age1936

Basement

DrivewayDetached, Off Street, One Space

Garage Spaces

HeatCentral

A/CCentral Air

Extras

Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Aug 11, 2026List Date

$2,750,000List Price

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