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$925,000

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3 Beds

2 Baths

2,765 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,765 sqft

Price per Sqft $334

Subdivision Not A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 2570874

Style Cottage

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Construction Status Average Condition

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1870

Lot Size 40.000 Acres

Acres 40.0

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

A rare opportunity to own one of Abita Springs' most extraordinary historic estates. Set on approximately 40 acres extending to Abita Creek, this remarkable property brings together Louisiana history, architecture, cultivated gardens, and natural woodland in a setting that has evolved over generations.
The main residence, dating to 1870, has been thoughtfully restored with an emphasis on preserving its original character. Historic details include bricks believed to be among the earliest St. Joe bricks produced, along with original metal roofing creatively preserved inside the upstairs room. The estate, once home to a community of nuns, also includes a 1930 carriage house now used as a garage and workshop and a charming church/library with a bathroom and separate septic system. A screened porch overlooking the grounds provides a wonderful place to experience the peaceful setting.
The land is truly exceptional. Meandering trails wind through open lawns and wooded areas toward Abita Creek, including a Stations of the Cross trail with a small cabin tucked along the path. Near the creek, magnificent cypress trees estimated to be 300–600 years old stand among the property's diverse native woodland.
The cultivated landscape is equally impressive, with live oaks, azaleas, camellias, gardenias and native plantings complemented by an extraordinary collection of edible plants. Multiple grapevines, including muscadines, join peach, mayhaw, elderberry, citrus, blackberry, pineapple guava and banana plantings, along with several LSU fig varieties including Gold, Purple, Tiger and Celeste.
The property's remarkable botanical diversity has been carefully documented, with 144 species and varieties identified. A detailed binder of native species prepared with the assistance of an LSU botany professor will convey to the new owner providing a fascinating record of the landscape and its natural heritage.
With an artesian well, historic structures, established gardens, woodland trails and creek access, this is far more than a home on acreage. It is a property to explore, preserve and make your own. Schedule a private tour and experience the history, beauty and remarkable landscape of 73184 Keen Road.

Location

State LA

County St Tammany

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating Window Unit

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Exterior

Exterior Feature Enclosed Porch, Porch

Parking Features Carport, Two Spaces

Pool None

Water Access Desc Well

Roof Type Metal

Porch None, Porch, Screened

Building

Lot Description Acreage, Outside City Limits, Stream/Creek

Entry Level One and One Half

Foundation Raised

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

Architectural Style Cottage

Level or Stories One and One Half

Additional Building Other

Construction Status Average Condition

Schools

Elementary Schools Abita Springs

Middle Schools Abita Springs

High Schools Fontainebleau

Others

Tax ID 63792

Special Listing Condition None

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73184 KEEN RD Abita Springs, LA 70420