Tucked away on a spacious ½-acre lot, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers a blend of simplicity, durability, and opportunity. Built to last, the home features solid construction and a low-maintenance metal roof, giving peace of mind for years to come.
Inside, you’ll find a cozy, functional layout filled with natural light, while outside, the generous yard provides plenty of room to relax, garden, or expand your outdoor living space.
A standout feature is the large workshop in the backyard. While it does need some TLC, it holds strong potential for hobbies, storage, or a future workspace tailored to your needs.
Whether you’re looking for a starter home, downsizing, or an investment opportunity, this well-built cottage sits on a beautiful piece of land ready for its next chapter.
Active
$115,000
18356 Nelson Rd, Covington, LA 70435
2beds
860sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid constructionBeautiful piece of landGenerous yardCozy functional layoutLow-maintenance metal roofFilled with natural light
- 16 days |
- 602 |
- 46 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Province 985-264-2494,
1 Percent Lists Gulf South 985-778-1043
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2554674
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.5x11.5
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x9
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16x9
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x10
Living room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13x13
Heating
- Multiple Heating Units, Window Unit
Cooling
- 3+ Units, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,550
- Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: .5
- Features: 1 or More Acres, Outside City Limits, Oversized Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 118507
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Average Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,755
- Annual tax amount: $20
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $115,000$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20 -3.6% | $7,676 |
| 2024 | $21 | $7,676 +25.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $6,121 |
| 2022 | -- | $6,121 |
| 2021 | -- | $6,121 |
| 2020 | -- | $6,121 +9.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $5,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $5,600 |
| 2017 | $765 -0.4% | $5,600 |
| 2016 | $769 -0.5% | $5,600 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $772 +1.1% | $5,410 |
| 2014 | $764 -1.5% | $5,410 |
| 2013 | $775 | $5,410 |
| 2012 | -- | $5,410 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 70435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lee Road Junior High SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Covington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lee Road
- Middle: Lee Road
- High: Covington
Source: GSREIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
A local lender can help you make sure your offer is ready when you are.
- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- Covington
- 70435
- 18356 Nelson Rd




