Nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot with 200 lakefront feet of pristine lake frontage, this stunning lake house retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, space and natural beauty. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or place to entertain family and friends, this home has it all. Inside, you will find four spacious bedrooms, huge master bath, a Jack and Jill bath plus 2 additional half baths for convenience. Upstairs, two versatile flex rooms are currently used as extra bedrooms but can be easily become a home office, gym or creative studio. Whatever suits your lifestyle. The heart of the home has an expansive den, where soaring ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace creates an inviting space to gather and relax. Adjacent ls the spacious kitchen, ideal for cooking up weekend feast, a wet bar perfect for entertaining and a dining area. The home has low maintenance- stained concrete floors and plenty of natural light to enhance your senses. Step outside to the wonderful, oversized screened porch overlooking the peaceful lake and beautiful Cypress trees- a serene space perfect for cooking out, dining al fresco, or simply unwinding with a good book. This porch offers an extension to the living space of the home. The gentle slope from the house leads you to a large pier with three boat slips and an expansive deck that includes a sunning area, a covered area for shade, a great swimming spot and magnificent views of Lake Bruin. With a two-car garage, paved driveway, plenty of parking for guest and thoughtful landscaping throughout, this lakefront property offers not just a home, but a lifestyle-one of calm mornings, golden sunsets and memories made by the water.
Price cut: $175K (7/29)
$975,000
309 Osceola Rd, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
5beds
4,295sqft
Site Build, Residential
Built in 2005
1.15 Acres Lot
$952,500 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$200/mo HOA
What's special
Two-car garageGreat swimming spotBeautifully landscaped lotThoughtful landscaping throughoutExpansive denCovered area for shadePaved driveway
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paula Wilhite,
John Rea Realty
Source: NELAR,MLS#: 219572
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Floor: Stained Concrete
- Level: First
- Area: 323
Bedroom
- Description: Floor: Stained Concrete
- Level: First
- Area: 143
Bedroom 1
- Description: Floor: Stained Concrete
- Level: First
- Area: 216
Bedroom 2
- Description: Floor: Stained Concrete
- Level: First
- Area: 196
Bedroom 3
- Description: Floor: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 312
Dining room
- Description: Floor: Stained Concrete
- Level: First
- Area: 88
Family room
- Description: Floor: Stained Concrete
- Level: First
- Area: 460
Kitchen
- Description: Floor: Stained Concrete
- Level: First
- Area: 234
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Ice Maker, Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Connect
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wireless Internet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Clad, Shades, Drapes, Blinds, Some Stay
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Insert, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,921
- Total interior livable area: 4,295 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Hard Surface Drv., Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Pier
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 1.15 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 250
- Features: Sprinkler System, Landscaped, Cleared, Views, Riparian Rights
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Parcel number: 0200202502
- Zoning: res
- Zoning description: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Site Build, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architecture Style
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric Company: Entergy
- Gas: Other, Gas Company: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Electric Company: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $200 monthly
Location
- Region: Saint Joseph
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $735,000
- Annual tax amount: $913,165
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$952,500
$905,000 - $1.00M
$3,181/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $975,000-15.2%$227/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000-10.2%$268/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Listing removed | $1,280,000$298/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,280,000+21.9%$298/sqft |
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| 9/2/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: My State MLS #11097624 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2022 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$244/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+65.4%$244/sqft |
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| 7/14/2020 | Listing removed | $635,000$148/sqft |
Source: Jane Netterville Broker & Associates #10597263 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2020 | Price change | $635,000-2.3%$148/sqft |
Source: Jane Netterville Broker & Associates #10597263 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $650,000$151/sqft |
Source: Jane Netterville Broker & Associates #10597263 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,535 +4.4% | $73,500 |
| 2024 | $9,132 +12.2% | $73,500 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $8,141 +72.4% | $65,500 +44.3% |
| 2022 | $4,721 | $45,400 |
| 2021 | $4,721 +0% | $45,400 |
| 2020 | $4,719 +8.5% | $45,400 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $4,351 -17.6% | $42,400 |
| 2018 | $5,281 -2.1% | $42,400 |
| 2017 | $5,392 +15.9% | $42,400 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $4,654 +6% | $39,900 |
| 2014 | $4,388 +4.8% | $39,900 |
| 2013 | $4,189 | $39,900 |
| 2012 | $4,189 +1.7% | $39,900 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $4,121 -1.5% | $39,160 |
| 2010 | $4,182 | $39,160 |
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Neighborhood: 71366
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tensas Elementary
- Middle: Tensas High School
- High: Tensas High School
Source: NELAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





