$754,000
OPEN TUE 11AM - 1PM $15K PRICE DROP

21046 Smith Rd Covington, LA 70435

Covington Area

Estimated payment $4,281/month

Total Views 220,068
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,394 Sq Ft
$541 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Barn
  • 8.47 Acre Lot
  • River Access
  • Waterfront
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Broker Tour/Open House Wednesday July 22, 2026 12-2pm. We will have Southern Exposure doing FREE professional agent branded reels and MAYHAPS Coffee bar serving Lattes and Espresso Martinis!

Escape to your own private country retreat just one hour from New Orleans. Nestled on approximately 8.5 secluded acres (approximately 5.8 acres in Flood Zone C and 2.7 acres in Flood Zone A) along the scenic Little Bogue Falaya River, this one-of-a-kind property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy, beauty, and possibilities of a large estate without the maintenance of a large home.

Whether you're searching for a weekend getaway, an inspiring retreat for artists or remote professionals, or envision creating your own private Northshore estate, this property provides the perfect canvas. With room for gardens, horses, workshops, walking trails, or simply enjoying nature, the possibilities are endless.

Originally a charming 670-square-foot cottage, the home was thoughtfully expanded in 2011 with plans by renowned Covington architect Randy Aultman, creating a beautifully designed 1,394-square-foot residence that blends rustic elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. The addition includes a spacious great room and kitchen, an impressive fireplace, a luxurious bath, expansive front porch, and a spectacular screened porch overlooking the surrounding natural landscape.

Inside, soaring cathedral ceilings with Dirty Top Pine beams, heart pine flooring, antique cypress French doors and transoms, custom birch exposed rafter tails, and energy-efficient Marvin windows fill the home with warmth and natural light. Two fireplaces—one wood-burning and one natural gas—create a cozy atmosphere throughout every season.

Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the home features an integrated sound system with disappearing speakers serving both the interior and outdoor living spaces, security wiring, and beautiful tongue-and-groove ceilings and flooring on both porches. The oversized screened porch invites year-round outdoor living surrounded by peaceful wooded views.

Built with sustainability in mind, the home features an energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling system, providing lower long-term operating costs through innovative engineering, along with a 17-kW Generac whole-house generator for peace of mind.

The opportunity extends beyond the existing home. Architectural plans are included for the next owner to expand the residence into an elegant 3-bedroom, 3-bath private estate, allowing you to customize the final phase to your own vision while building upon the exceptional design already in place.

Complementing the home is a custom architect-designed barn, constructed with the same quality materials and attention to detail, offering space for hobbies, equipment, workshops, or future possibilities. The charming Creek Room, a screened structure with electricity and water, is ready to become a guest cottage, artist's studio, office, or peaceful retreat overlooking nature.

Certified as a National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitat, the property offers abundant wildlife, river access, mature trees, and a tranquil setting that feels worlds away while remaining just 5 minutes from historic downtown Covington and approximately one hour from New Orleans.

This is more than a home—it's an opportunity to create your own private sanctuary where architecture, nature, and possibility come together.

Listing Agent

Cynthia Benbow

eXp Realty, LLC License #995711420 Listed on: 07/20/2026

eXp Realty, LLC

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 8.47 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Creek or Stream
  • Permeable Paving
  • Density is 6-10 Units/Acre
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Creole Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 1,394 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Sound System
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Heated Enclosed Porch

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Lyon Elementary School
  • Pine View Middle School
  • Covington High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Power Generator
  • Treatment Plant
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Outside City Limits
  • Barn

Community Details

  • Not A Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29467

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

8.47 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.47
  • Lot Size: 377 x 1200 irregular
  • Subdivision Name: Not a Subdivision
  • Directions: From Covington: N on LA-21 (Military Rd); Lt on LA-1082 (Old Military Rd); Lt on Smith Rd; Drive 0.9 miles over river then turn left at bank of Mailboxes onto gravel road; 700 feet left into Driveway where there is a metal "farm gate"
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Creole
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Efficiency: Water Heater, Windows
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Additions, Renovations and Barn were done in 2011
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 4353
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1995

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound
  • Living Area: 1394.0
  • Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Outside City Limits, Stream/Creek
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Porch, Permeable Paving, Sound System
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wood, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Three or more Spaces, Boat, Driveway, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Geothermal
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Treatment Plant
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: NA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lyon
  • High School: Covington
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pine View

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 29467

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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
2025 $1,694 $15,092 $1,225 $13,867
2024 $1,694 $15,092 $1,225 $13,867
2023 $1,760 $14,014 $1,226 $12,788
2022 $174,957 $14,014 $1,226 $12,788
2021 $1,746 $14,014 $1,226 $12,788
2020 $1,744 $14,014 $1,226 $12,788
2019 $1,622 $12,587 $1,009 $11,578
2018 $1,637 $11,804 $226 $11,578
2017 $1,650 $11,804 $226 $11,578
2016 $1,657 $11,804 $226 $11,578
2015 $1,619 $11,299 $220 $11,079
2014 $1,603 $11,299 $220 $11,079
2013 -- $11,299 $220 $11,079
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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2026 07/23/26 Price Changed $754,000 -2.0% $541 / Sq Ft
07/20/2026 07/20/26 For Sale $769,000 -- $552 / Sq Ft
Source: ROAM MLS

About the Listing Agent

Cynthia Benbow
Cynthia Benbow

eXp Realty, LLC

(985) 328-3905

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APN: 29467

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