Welcome to life on the Amite River! This beautifully updated riverfront home combines incredible outdoor living, peaceful water views, and an impressive list of recent improvements. All main living space is located on the second floor, where an open and inviting interior features updated flooring, a renovated kitchen and bathrooms, and abundant natural light from new windows. Step outside onto the spacious balcony and enjoy morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply take in the view overlooking the river. Outside, the property is made for enjoying Louisiana living. Cool off in the in-ground pool, relax beneath the shade of mature trees, or enjoy the expansive backyard leading to the river. An exterior lift/elevator provides convenient access to the second-floor living area. The first floor offers additional functionality with a dedicated storage room plus a separate heated and cooled space featuring a kitchenette and bathroom—ideal for entertaining, a home office, hobby space, pool house, or flexible bonus area. Major improvements add even more value and peace of mind, including a new roof, new HVAC system, new water heater, new windows, and a whole-home generator. With covered outdoor space, ample storage, beautiful river frontage, a pool, and numerous upgrades already completed, this home is ready to enjoy from day one. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or your own waterfront retreat, this property delivers the kind of river lifestyle that’s hard to replicate.
For sale
Price cut: $19.9K (11/6)
$400,000
42738 Highway 42, Prairieville, LA 70769
3beds
1,537sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.86 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
View overlooking the riverIn-ground poolPeaceful water viewsBeautiful river frontageAmple storageDedicated storage roomShade of mature trees
- 61 days
- 631
- 36
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Richard Childress,
The W Group Real Estate LLC 225-577-6555
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026016474
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x15
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
Features
- Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, En Suite
- Flooring: Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,537
- Total interior livable area: 1,537 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.86 Acres
- Dimensions: 161 x 434 x 109 x 550
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 6856900
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Prairieville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,001
- Date on market: 9/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | Price change | $400,000-4.7%$260/sqft |
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| 10/16/2026 | Price change | $419,900-2.3%$273/sqft |
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| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $430,000-4.4%$280/sqft |
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| 9/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000$293/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,001 -1.8% | $19,990 |
| 2024 | $2,037 +9% | $19,990 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $1,870 0% | $18,300 |
| 2022 | $1,870 +0% | $18,300 |
| 2021 | $1,869 +65% | $18,300 |
| 2020 | $1,133 -35% | $18,300 +10.9% |
| 2019 | $1,744 +0.5% | $16,500 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $1,736 +82.3% | $16,610 |
| 2017 | $952 0% | $16,610 |
| 2015 | $952 -45.5% | $16,610 |
| 2014 | $1,745 | $16,610 |
| 2013 | $1,745 +1% | $16,610 |
| 2012 | $1,729 -0.2% | $16,610 |
| 2011 | $1,732 | $16,610 |
| 2010 | $1,732 | $16,610 |
| 2009 | $1,732 | $16,610 |
| 2008 | $1,732 +2.5% | $16,610 |
| 2007 | $1,689 +497.7% | $16,610 +468.8% |
| 2005 | $283 +0.8% | $2,920 |
| 2004 | $280 | $2,920 |
| 2003 | -- | $2,920 |
| 2002 | -- | $2,920 -6.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $3,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,120 |
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