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For sale
Price cut: $30K (5/5)
$695,000
72287 Military Rd, Covington, LA 70435
3beds
2,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
-- sqft lot
$667,500 Zestimate®
$284/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom front porchBrand new metal roofBrand new custom kitchenImmaculate dining roomSkylight for natural lightCustom shiplap wallsThoughtfully preserved original windows
- 102 days |
- 479 |
- 29 |
Zillow last checked:
Listed by:
Garrett Shearman 985-249-9154,
Preferred, REALTORSA® 985-951-2324
Source: BHHS broker feed,MLS#: 2546050
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,450
- Total interior livable area: 2,450 sqft
Property
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Frontage type: Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 117529
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $284/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $292,408
- Annual tax amount: $3,365
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Estimated market value
$667,500
$634,000 - $701,000
$2,497/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$284/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $725,000-1.9%$296/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $739,000+9.5%$302/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listing removed | $675,000$276/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $675,000-3.6%$276/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $700,000-3.4%$286/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000$296/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$296/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $725,000$296/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $725,000-6.5%$296/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $775,000-6.1%$316/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $825,000+91.9%$337/sqft |
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| 5/7/2021 | Sold | -- |
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| 1/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $430,000$176/sqft |
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| 8/6/2020 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,365 -4.6% | $29,241 |
| 2024 | $3,527 +8.5% | $29,241 +15.9% |
| 2023 | $3,249 -0.1% | $25,222 |
| 2022 | $3,252 +2.5% | $25,222 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,173 +82.3% | $24,485 +15.9% |
| 2020 | $1,740 -3.2% | $21,131 |
| 2019 | $1,797 -1.7% | $21,131 |
| 2018 | $1,828 -36% | $21,131 |
| 2017 | $2,854 +54.3% | $21,131 |
| 2016 | $1,849 | $21,131 |
| 2015 | $1,849 | $21,131 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 70435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E. E. Lyon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10William Pitcher Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Covington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
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- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- Covington
- 70435
- 72287 Military Rd






