81439 Jim Sharp Rd Covington, LA 70435
Highlights
- Barn
- 8 Acre Lot
- Traditional Architecture
- Cabana
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Game Room
About This Home
Priced Below Appraised Value and Priced Ready to Sell! True Country Living blended beautifully with modern amenities & conveniences in centrally & privately situated home on 8 picturesque acres. Live on vacation & stay cool surrounded by extraordinary outdoor acreage w/covered gazebo/cabana (2019) w/ceiling fans (2025), newly resurfaced inground pool, soothing sounds fountain, nature's pastures & highly functional 2-story, 5,776 sq ft 10-stall barn (12 x 12 stalls) with its own additional full bath in 12 x 12 enclosed space & 18.8 x 12 space w/steps leading to decked upper level, along with 59 x 38 area in rear of barn w/access to partitioned & fenced pastures/yards. Or, if open concept indoor living & entertaining is what you seek, this home offers those options, too! Enter from front porch through gated & nature-buffered circle driveway into wood-floored foyer or from side-gated gravel driveway to covered back patio & convenient oversized parking area. Open kitchen/living/dining bordered by a pantry, wood-burning fireplace, breathtaking beaded wood ceiling vaulted over high counter for additional storage & buffet-style eating & seating. Get comfortable & leave your shoes in the recreational space, one of the multiple multi-use rooms currently functioning as air-conditioned recreation/game/laundry/fitness spaces. Bookend your day w/rejuvenation & relaxation in a primary bedroom, bathroom, & dreamy dressing closet! Located 15 mins from groceries, fuel, & Downtown Covington dining, shopping & other outdoor adventures.
Listing Agent
Compass Kenner (LATT30) License #995700146 Listed on: 08/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 8 Acre Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,717 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room
- Game Room
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Pool
- Cabana
- In Ground Pool
Additional Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Barn
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,903 | $41,104 | $1,217 | $39,887 |
| 2024 | $3,903 | $41,104 | $1,217 | $39,887 |
| 2023 | $4,052 | $32,756 | $1,252 | $31,504 |
| 2022 | $330,020 | $32,756 | $1,252 | $31,504 |
| 2021 | $3,282 | $32,756 | $1,252 | $31,504 |
| 2020 | $3,261 | $32,756 | $1,252 | $31,504 |
| 2019 | $4,215 | $31,325 | $5,427 | $25,898 |
| 2018 | $4,219 | $31,073 | $5,175 | $25,898 |
| 2017 | $4,282 | $31,073 | $5,175 | $25,898 |
| 2016 | $4,300 | $31,073 | $5,175 | $25,898 |
| 2015 | $3,247 | $30,022 | $5,000 | $25,022 |
| 2014 | $2,253 | $23,238 | $500 | $22,738 |
| 2013 | -- | $23,238 | $500 | $22,738 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 03/19/26 | For Sale | $695,000 | 0.0% | $187 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/30/2026 01/30/26 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/29/2025 11/29/25 | Price Changed | $695,000 | -4.7% | $187 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | Price Changed | $729,000 | -2.8% | $196 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/18/2025 08/18/25 | For Sale | $750,000 | +92.3% | $202 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/21/2014 05/21/14 | Sold | -- | -- | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 05/21/2014 05/21/14 | For Sale | $390,000 | -- | $107 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $72,540 | Flagship Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Cash Sale Deed | $390,000 | First American Title Ins Of |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $432,300 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $370,500 | New Conventional |
Source: New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: NO2517357
APN: 120199
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