Your search for the ultimate Louisiana estate ends here with this extraordinary 11.308-acre tract on Highway 31 in Opelousas. This is a rare 'plug-and-play' opportunity to build your dream home or create a private recreational paradise just south of the city, featuring over $90,000 in recent site improvements that allow you to skip the months of infrastructure logistics. The property boasts a $45,000 professional concrete driveway for a sleek, permanent entrance, along with an additional $45,000 of new limestone base expertly laid to ensure a solid foundation and easy all-weather access across the site. At the heart of this St. Landry Parish gem lies a stocked pond, continuously fed by a natural spring and engineered for constant freshwater flow. Just beyond the majestic hardwoods, the land rises to a dramatic bluff, offering an elevated, high-and-dry setting for a custom home with commanding views of your private forest. For the outdoor enthusiast, the mature hardwood canopy provides a natural habitat for deer and small game, while the cleared underbrush and varied topography create the perfect setup for dirt bikes, ATVs, or peaceful nature trails. Thoughtfully prepared with approximately one-third of the acreage already cleared, the site is ready for construction with city water available via Leonville and power provided by SLEMCO. Conveniently located minutes from Opelousas and a short drive from Lafayette, this property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. Don't miss the chance to own a property where the most expensive prep work is already finished; contact the listing agents today to schedule your private tour. Professional Concrete Driveway= $45,000, New Limestone Base & Access Roads= $45,000, Engineered 1-Acre Spring-Fed Pond=$40,000, Total Property Improvements= $130,000
Lot/land
$395,000
Highway 31, Opelousas, LA 70570
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11.31Acres
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What's special
Majestic hardwoods
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles Ditch,
Keaty Real Estate Team 337-235-7770
Source: RAA,MLS#: 2600000836
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 11.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 284 x 2179 x 273 x 1956
- Features: Other, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0104603058
- Zoning: Agricultural
- Other equipment: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Opelousas
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Exclusions: None
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 70570
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Leonville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4 mi
- 3/10Beau Chene High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Leonville
- Middle: Leonville
- High: Beau Chene
Source: RAA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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