#2477775, Patty Bradford, Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
72588 Military Rd Covington, LA 70435
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About 72588 Military Rd
Welcome to the Blue Cottage! Enter this special property through a canopy of trees opening to the expansive 2+ acres of land. The 1895 original Blue Cottage was damaged in Katrina and the previous owners rebuilt, replicated and enhanced the wooden exterior and appearance of the home. The interior was built with materials duplicating the same quality of the original structure including 9.9 foot high ceilings, five inch heart of pine floors and architectural copies of the ceiling and floor moldings. This special 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features a front and rear porches, an inviting foyer leading to a floor plan with open living room/dining room area adjacent to the gourmet kitchen, butler's pantry and family room with wet bar. Highlights of the kitchen are a center island, stone counters, custom cabinetry and stainless appliances. The family room with fireplace is light filled with glass doors opening to a delightful screened porch overlooking the landscaped vista of manicured rear yard and free form pond. The primary bedroom, walk in closet and luxurious primary bath with walk in shower and large bath tub represent one wing of luxury and privacy. 3 additional and 2 baths offer their own area for family and friends. A few steps away, a large detached 3 car garage provides convenience and a workshop area. This well located home is only a short distance to vibrant Downtown Covington with all the shopping, restaurants and entertainment areas so well loved by Northshore residents and visitors! Don't miss this opportunity to make this one of a kind property your own!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior: Wet Bar, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Three or more Spaces, Driveway
- Exterior: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Porch, Permeable Paving, Patio
- Architectural Style: French Provincial
- Heating: Central, Multi Unit(s)
- Cooling: Multi Unit(s)
- List Price: $995,000
- Price/SqFt: $275
- Lot: Oversized Lot
- Directions: Hwy 190 to Claiborne Hill, Right on Military Rd (Hwy 21), Property on the right at the Blue Cottage sign.
- Year Built: 2006
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 3,608 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.2 Acres
- MLS Number: 2461083
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
- Office Phone: (504) 455-0100
- Office Email: lucy@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Polly Eagan
- Agent Phone: (504) 452-3571
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Nearby schools
6
E.E. Lyon Elementary School
Public District PK-3
1.4 mi
•1615 N Florida St
5
Pine View Middle School
Public District 4-6
1.9 mi
•1200 W 27th Ave
7
Covington Elementary School
Public District PK-3
2.0 mi
•325 S Jackson St
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,982. Most Covington, LA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 72588 Military Rd
The listing price of 72588 Military Rd property is $995,000.
The property 72588 Military Rd is a house located in Covington, Louisiana, 70435.
Active Listing: 72588 Military Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 72588 Military Rd are: E.E. Lyon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pine View Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Covington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pitcher Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fontainebleau Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lee Road Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Covington High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fontainebleau High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Mandeville High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
The property at 72588 Military Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 72588 Military Rd is 3,608 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 72588 Military Rd is 2006.
This home is located at 72588 Military Rd in Covington, LA and zip code 70435. This 3,608 square foot home, which was built in 2006, sits on a 2.20 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 2, 2024 and is currently priced at $995,000.
Covington, LA housing market in April 2025 saw over 7 listings sold above listed price, more than 22 sold at listed price and over 33 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Covington, LA increased by 12.2% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 68 days, the median list price was $319,958.