Morning coffee on the screened porch, the Tangipahoa River drifting by, and nowhere you have to be.
This raised river cottage in Magnolia Island comes fully furnished and ready the day you get the keys. Linens, towels, plates, cutlery, the washer and dryer, every appliance, it all stays. Bring your fishing gear and your groceries and start living river life that very first weekend.
The 31 foot kitchen is the heart of the place, with butcher block counters, stainless appliances, and plenty of room to cook the day's catch while everyone gathers around. Engineered wood floors and ductless AC keep it easy to care for, and with no carpet anywhere, river mud wipes right up. Two bedrooms and a tiled bath round it out.
Outside is where you will spend most of your time. The big wood deck sits right on the water, and the screened porch is the spot for listening to the river as the light fades. Covered parking for three or more on the oversized lot leaves room for the truck, the boat trailer, and company too.
The owners have run it on Airbnb and VRBO with bookings every weekend, so it can be your weekend escape, your full time home, or a place that helps pay for itself (buyer to verify rental rules). New well pump & aerator in 2026, refrigerator in 2024, no HOA, and flood insurance currently $701.22 a year.
Come sit on the porch for a minute. You will see why the it's is so hard to leave.
For sale
$162,000
39817 Watters Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
2beds
880sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
9,585 Square Feet Lot
$157,100 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Raised river cottageStainless appliancesButcher block countersScreened porchOversized lotDuctless acEngineered wood floors
- 18 days
- 162
- 17
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenny K Lazo,
Keller Williams Realty Service 985-727-7000
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2578644
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Lower Level, Flooring: Engineered Wood
- Area: 172.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'4 x 16'8
Bedroom
- Description: Lower Level, Flooring: Engineered Wood
- Area: 91.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'3 x 8'11
Bathroom
- Description: Lower Level, Flooring: Tile
- Area: 51.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6'6 x 7'11
Kitchen
- Description: Lower Level, Flooring: Engineered Wood
- Area: 187.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'3 x 18'4
Living room
- Description: Lower Level, Flooring: Engineered Wood
- Area: 202.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'4 x 19'7
Patio
- Description: Lower Level, Flooring: Wood
- Area: 604.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27'2 x 22'3
Heating
- Multiple Units, Ductless (Mini-Split)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless (Mini-Split), Multi Units, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range, Oven
Features
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,242
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Navigable Water, River Access
Lot
- Size: 9,585 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 213
- Features: Rear Yard Vehicle Access
Details
- Parcel number: 1849603
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1994
- Major remodel year: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Magnolia Island
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ponchatoula
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,291
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
Estimated market value
$157,100
$149,000 - $165,000
$1,090/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $162,000-7.4%$184/sqft |
Source:  GSREIN #2578644 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2026 | Listing removed | $175,000$199/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2534556 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$199/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2534556 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Listing removed | $175,000$199/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2490864 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $175,000-7.4%$199/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2490864 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Price change | $189,000-5%$215/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2490864 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Price change | $199,000-9.5%$226/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2490864 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000+37.5%$250/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2490864 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2336104 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2022 | Pending sale | $160,000-5.9%$182/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2336104 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Price change | $170,000+6.3%$193/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #NAB22001902 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$182/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2336104 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2022 | Pending sale | $170,000$193/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #NAB22001902 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $170,000+13.4%$193/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2336104 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2018 | Sold | -- |
Source: ROAM MLS #2157856 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2018 | Pending sale | $149,900$170/sqft |
Source: Real Estate Resource Group LLC #2157856 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,900$170/sqft |
Source: Real Estate Resource Group LLC #2157856 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2015 | Sold | -- |
Source: ROAM MLS #1020666 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2006 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,291 +1% | $12,820 |
| 2024 | $1,278 -0.5% | $12,820 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $1,284 +750.2% | $12,700 +41.2% |
| 2022 | $151 +0.1% | $8,994 |
| 2021 | $151 0% | $8,994 |
| 2020 | $151 +0.2% | $8,994 |
| 2019 | $151 -81.8% | $8,994 +10% |
| 2018 | $827 +1085.7% | $8,180 |
| 2017 | $70 +0% | $8,180 |
| 2016 | $70 | $8,180 |
| 2015 | $70 -91% | $8,180 |
| 2014 | $778 | $8,180 |
| 2013 | $778 -4% | $8,180 |
| 2012 | $811 -6.1% | $8,180 -2.5% |
| 2011 | $864 -0.7% | $8,392 |
| 2010 | $870 -0.2% | $8,392 |
| 2009 | $872 +3.9% | $8,392 |
| 2008 | $839 +3.4% | $8,392 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $811 | $7,921 +76.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $4,496 |
| 2005 | -- | $4,496 |
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Neighborhood: 70454
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: champ/martha
- Middle: champ/martha, champ/martha
- High: Ponchatoula
Source: ROAM MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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