Experience the charm of lakeside living in this beautifully updated, fully furnished, and well-maintained home on the quiet side of False River in Ventress, LA. Situated on a spacious 180x100 lot with 100 feet of waterfront, this property offers stunning views through expansive windows and an open-concept layout perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent upgrades—including a new roof, septic system, windows, whole-house generator, and vented gas fireplace—provide comfort and peace of mind. Designed with convenience in mind, the home features direct patio access to a full bathroom and laundry room, ideal for keeping lake activities contained. The impressive 600-square-foot patio is built for entertaining, complete with an outdoor kitchen, large seating area, TVs, slate flooring, and remote-controlled floor-to-ceiling screens. A well-crafted pier and boathouse with multi-level decking, a motorized boat lift, and ambient lighting create the ultimate waterfront experience for fishing, swimming, boating, or simply enjoying the sunset. With parking for up to 10 vehicles, this move-in-ready property offers everything needed for a perfect lakeside retreat just in time for spring and summer.
For sale
$795,000
8609 Island Rd, Ventress, LA 70783
3beds
1,498sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
0.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$531/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Motorized boat liftNew roofRemote-controlled floor-to-ceiling screensOutdoor kitchenOpen-concept layoutVented gas fireplaceAmbient lighting
- 72 days |
- 334 |
- 11 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary Hollier,
Hollier Real Estate 225-627-0081
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026004911
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 189
- Dimensions: 14 x 13.5
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 191.8
- Width: 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 125
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 24 x 15
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Stove Con, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Crown Molding
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,098
- Total interior livable area: 1,498 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 4+ Cars Park
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Kitchen, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 180
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Parcel number: 00410600
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: City/Parish
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Rural Tract (no Subd)
Location
- Region: Ventress
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $531/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $548,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,275
- Price range: $795K - $795K
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+7.6%$531/sqft |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2026004911 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025006967 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Pending sale | $739,000$493/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025006967 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $739,000+24.2%$493/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025006967 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: ROAM MLS #2022001754 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2022 | Pending sale | $595,000$397/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2022001754 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $595,000$397/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2022001754 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2022 | Pending sale | $595,000$397/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2022001754 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $595,000$397/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2022001754 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2015 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,275 +13.1% | $54,850 -2.1% |
| 2024 | $3,781 +24.8% | $56,010 |
| 2023 | $3,029 +67.1% | $56,010 +51.3% |
| 2022 | $1,813 -20.3% | $37,010 |
| 2021 | $2,274 -6.9% | $37,010 |
| 2020 | $2,442 +40.3% | $37,010 +20.2% |
| 2019 | $1,740 +0.4% | $30,790 |
| 2018 | $1,734 | $30,790 |
| 2017 | $1,734 +5.3% | $30,790 +8% |
| 2015 | $1,647 0% | $28,500 |
| 2013 | $1,647 | $28,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $28,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,500 |
| 2010 | $1,626 | $28,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 70783
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Rougon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 4/10Livonia High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pointe Coupee Parish
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- Louisiana
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- Ventress
- 70783
- 8609 Island Rd
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