$875,000
PENDING $50K PRICE INCREASE

12920 La Hwy 697 Kaplan, LA 70548

Estimated payment $5,066/month

Total Views 48,427
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,849 Sq Ft
$227 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Meaux Elementary School Rated A-
  • RV Garage
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

This exceptional family home is set on 11.242 acres, providing ample space for privacy and tranquility, yet is conveniently located just off Highway 697 with a scenic long driveway. The house boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The large living room and dining room are perfect for family gatherings, while the two separate living rooms, both featuring fireplaces, offer cozy, intimate spaces. The home also includes a massive bonus room on the second level, ideal for recreation or additional living space.Over the past two years, the current owners have invested significantly in transforming this property into an exceptional private retreat. Notable upgrades include a massive barndominium-style insulated shop, a stunning heated swimming pool and hot tub complete with lighting fountains, an insulated back patio cover with ceiling fans, and a premium outdoor sound system--perfect for entertaining year-round. The beautifully designed custom fishing pond features its own dedicated water well, an automatic water level regulator, and pier-style decking for the ultimate outdoor experience. Additional enhancements include high-quality cattle fencing and numerous other thoughtful improvements throughout the property.The barndominium-style shop, measuring 42x60 feet, has been constructed, with a 40x30-foot overhang for added convenience. There's also a 1.5-acre pond, stocked with fish and complete with a charming wharf-style pier and overhang, offering the perfect spot to relax and feed the local ducks and geese.For those interested in farming or animal care, the property includes a chicken coop, goat structure, and cattle fencing. Additionally, the home is not located in a flood zone and has never experienced flooding. This is a rare opportunity to own a complete, versatile, and beautiful property in a peaceful setting, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment.

Listing Agent

Charles Ditch

Keaty Real Estate Team License #995695266 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Keaty Real Estate Team

Co-Listing Agent

Alan Gitz

Keaty Real Estate Team License #995716667

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,035

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 11.24 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a highway
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Poultry Coop
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 3,849 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Parking

  • Garage
  • RV Garage

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

  • Meaux Elementary School
  • North Vermilion Middle School
  • North Vermilion High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,035

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.24
  • Road Frontage Type: Highway
  • Co List Office Mls Id: l000932
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-235-7770
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Abbeville, take Hwy 167 North to a left in Hwy 697. Go approximately 4 miles, property on right. Shared driveway splits, go to left driveway.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Heated, Outdoor
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3849
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full, Other, Wood
  • Lot Features: 11 to 19.99 Acres, Dead-End, Level
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Exclusions: Ceiling Fans,Drapes,Hot Tub/Spa,Light Fixtures,Microwave,Mini-Blinds,Mirrors,Satellite Dish
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, HardiPlank Type, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Poultry Coop, RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: 6 - 10 Years
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Elec: SLEMCO
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Utilities: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Acreage

Schools

  • Elementary School: Meaux
  • Junior High Dist: Vermillion Parish
  • High School: North Vermilion
  • Middle Or Junior School: North Vermilion

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 489614.4

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: N/A

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,035 $53,150 $1,815 $51,335
2023 $3,373 $44,372 $1,472 $42,900
2022 $4,056 $44,372 $1,472 $42,900
2021 $4,041 $44,213 $1,313 $42,900
2020 $4,038 $44,213 $1,313 $42,900
2019 $3,651 $40,196 $1,196 $39,000
2018 $3,671 $40,196 $1,196 $39,000
2017 $3,658 $40,196 $1,196 $39,000
2016 $3,658 $40,196 $1,196 $39,000
2015 $10 $110 $110 $0
2013 $24 $260 $260 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Price Changed $875,000 0.0% $227 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $875,000 -- $227 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Off Market -- -- --
Source: REALTOR® Association of Acadiana

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $330,600 Construction
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Charles Ditch

Keaty Real Estate Team

(337) 651-2023

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Source: REALTOR® Association of Acadiana

MLS Number: 25000250

REALTOR® Association of Acadiana

APN: R9091605