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Lacombe's quiet character and new homes attract younger homebuyers
The Northshore hamlet of Lacombe sits between Mandeville and Slidell. Traditionally a sleepy community on the water about 40 minutes from New Orleans, Lacombe has plenty of older homes, including many with boat slips and bayou views. But the area has started to grow thanks to a handful of local businesses and the popular National Wildlife Refuge along Lake Pontchartrain. Demand from younger homebuyers has led to new construction throughout the community. “It’s kind of changing,” says Richard Farmer, a Realtor with Re/Max Shoreline specializing in the Northshore. “The younger folks like it because it’s kind of woodsy and it’s new. They like the new homes.”
Lacombe is a peaceful town on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain.
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge has many great fishing spots to choose from.
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A mix of older properties, new builds and waterfront houses
Lacombe features a mix of neighborhoods, from older areas in the privacy of the woods to newer subdivisions. While mid-20th-century national and ranch-style homes tend to sit closer to the center of the community, new construction neighborhoods have popped up, especially on the east side of town and north of Interstate 12. “In the last 10 years, it’s been a bit of a selling frenzy in terms of builders,” Farmer says. “Builders have been putting up three-bed, two-bath homes, raised about three feet, and selling the hell out of them.” Most homes in the area go for $150,000 to $350,000, though larger Acadian-style houses can go for $350,000 to $700,000. Many of the larger homes back up to waterways, with docks and boat launches allowing residents to ride into Bayou Lacombe and Lake Pontchartrain. Parts of Lacombe, especially south of Highway 190, are in FEMA-designated flood zones. Residents may be required to have flood insurance.
Multistory homes are common in Lacombe.
Brick ranch style area can be found throughout Lacombe.
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Local businesses like Sal & Judy's "Creole Italian"
Highway 190 is the main commercial drag through the center of Lacombe. Several shops and restaurants sit along the two-lane road, including Sal & Judy’s, which serves Creole Italian cuisine. “Sal & Judy’s is the best restaurant in the South,” Farmer says. “It’s authentic Italian. Chef Sal is from Sicily, born and raised. He’s been over here a long time. He makes all the pastas himself and all the sauces himself.” Janie Brown’s Restaurant, also on Highway 190, serves seafood and steaks in a homey interior. Lishman’s City Market offers groceries within Lacombe, while a Dollar General less than a mile away sells other essentials.
Stop in for casual fine dining at Janie Brown’s Restaurant in Lacombe.
Lishman’s City Market is one grocery option in Lacombe.
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Highly rated St. Tammany Parish school system
Students in Lacombe can attend St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, which receives an A-minus from Niche. Most of the community is served by Chahta-Ima Elementary, which gets an A-minus for kindergarten through third grade, while B-plus Bayou Lacombe Middle has fourth through sixth grade. Monteleone Junior High serves seventh and eighth grade and receives an A, while Lakeshore High is graded a B-plus. Students can also attend private schools in Slidell or Covington, like Pope John Paul II Catholic High, which receives an A-minus. Northshore Technical College is in Lacombe and offers technical certifications and transfer pathways into four-year universities.
Chahta-Ima Elementary School has 325 students in grades PK, K-3.
Lakeshore High School has an overall Niche grade of B+.
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Hiking, kayaking, hunting and more in Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
Most of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is in Lacombe. The visitor center sits near the center of the community, on the site of a former private garden along Bayou Lacombe. Most of the park is located along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain, where locals go hiking and kayaking through the marshes, and hunting is a popular pastime. “There are some bayou trails. People do tours,” Farmer says. “People go fishing and crabbing out there, too.” Bayou Lacombe Park, in the center of the community, includes a playground, picnic shelter and indoor basketball gym, while Lacombe Recreational Baseball Park is home to the community’s Little League. For bikers, the Tammany Trace trail runs through the area, following the right-of-way of a defunct railway through St. Tammany Parish.
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is popular for hiking and hunting.
Catch a Little League game at the Lacombe Recreational Baseball Park.
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Commutes to New Orleans, 45 miles away, or within Lacombe
Lacombe is on Lake Pontchartrain, across from New Orleans. I-12 connects to the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway or, in the opposite direction, to Interstate 10, both offering a 45-mile drive to New Orleans. Slidell and Covington are about 15 miles away. While many people commute, several manufacturing and distribution facilities are located in the community. The Northshore Medical Complex is just off I-12 in Lacombe and offers rehab and long-term care facilities, but the Slidell Memorial Hospital, 11 miles east, has an emergency room.
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On average, homes in Lacombe, LA sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Lacombe, LA over the last 12 months is $262,050, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Build your dream home or the perfect weekend getaway on this beautiful waterfront lot in the desirable Powell Heights subdivision in Lacombe. This exceptional property is already equipped with many of the features waterfront buyers are looking for, including a custom dock, double boat lift, and a bulkhead, making it easy to enjoy life on the water from day one.Nestled in a peaceful Powell
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Tammany Forest Subdivision. Numerous lots in Tammany Forest available for purchase. Currently wooded, Marie Street wooded; however, paved street frontage on E Violet. Drainage improvements have recently been made by St. Tammany Parish. Centrally located between Slidell and Mandeville, with Lacombe still offering small town charm and conveniences. Plat attached for easy reference.
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3 bedroom, 2 bath home on over an acre of land. If interested and not working with an agent, Please take a moment to complete our pre-screening questionnaire. If you meet the minimum requirements by the end of the survey, We will contact you to schedule your appointment to view the home or if you are working with a realtor, contact your realtor to schedule your appointment. This property has a
Fisherman's Paradis awaits on corner lot with awesome views!!! Located right on Bayou Powell, it has navigable access to Lake Pontchartrain via Bayou Lacombe. Enjoy the many benefits of waterfront property: Walk out & fish off of the BRAND NEW dock; Bring your boats & park them under the boat shed w/ 2 boat slips & hoist lifts; Take a short ride to other inlets or the open body water of Lake
Cute 2BR/1BA home for rent on 1 acre! Enjoy a comfortable floor plan, plenty of natural light, and a large yard with room to relax and enjoy the outdoors. This charming rental offers privacy, peaceful surroundings, and convenient access to local amenities.
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Nestled off of Hwy. 434 in Lacombe, on its own private driveway, is this spacious country home on a half acre. The floor plan accommodates a primary suite on one side of the home and a bedroom and bathroom on the other side of the home. In the center is a large family room and dining area. The spacious kitchen has lots of cabinets and counter space and a large pantry. The adjoining laundry room
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