79281 Short Rd, Covington, LA 70435
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FOR SALE
0.55 ACRES

$275,000

Original price: $290,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,688 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

79281 Short Rd, Covington, LA 70435

Est. Mortgage $1,722/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2008
0.55 acre lot
$163/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 79281 Short Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Renovated 3-bedroom 2-bathroom home on .55 Acre in a peaceful neighborhood outside city limits in Lee Road school district. The home has been repainted and has a spacious backyard with a 30'x60' shop. The home needs new carpet to be completed and the owners will give a credit toward replacement. The HVAC and roof are 3 years old. The shop has had extensive work put into it with wooden walls, a tool room, a work area and a loft with several rooms. The loft was intended to be an apartment but has not been finished.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Sara Sambola, (985) 373-0037
Sambola Enterprises, LLC, (985) 373-0037
Source: GSREIN, MLS#2549435
Also Listed on RAA, GSREIN.

Home Details for 79281 Short Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1688 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,NoneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,1 UnitNo HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Wood, PorchOther Structures: WorkshopExterior: Fence, Porch, Permeable PavingFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Street,Three or more Spaces,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Days on Market: 179

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Manufactured Home, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Mobile Home
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Average ConditionParcel Number: A

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $275,000Price Per Sqft: $163

Location

Direction & Address
City: CovingtonCommunity: Not a Subdivision
School Information
Elementary School: Lee RoadJr High / Middle School: Lee RoadHigh School: Covington

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 2549435

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1740 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Insulation

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2549435Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-22103-N-A-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 146

Around this home

What Locals Say about Covington

At least 208 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 28 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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  • Kiki D.
    "Community is a collective of a great group of friends and neighbors. Everyone looks out for all the neighbors in this community "
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  • Jamie Johnson
    "Not walkable to a convenient store but, only about a mile drive by car and also fast food and restaurants."
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  • Anita Canafax
    "We have neighbor pool with a party at the first of the pool season. There are no sidewalks in this area but cars are care to go around walkers"
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  • Alexis Lee
    "Easy to get to everything but the traffic is horrible from 2-7pm everyday. Not a bad place to live if you’re okay with city life. The part I live in floods when it rains really hard as well. "
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  • Kiki D.
    "Lots of dog owners nice quiet area for families. Lots of restaurants and things to do!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
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  • Rdickersonrealtor
    "Great place. Culture, safety, friendly. Great place to live. There’s always something fun going on. "
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  • Courtlin3
    "Slightly too long but it’s nice to be tucked away and also within 30 minutes of my office m. Traffic is worse between 7:30-8:30 and 4:30-6:00"
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  • Jeromy F.
    "great place to raise a family great place to bike great place for outdoor activities friendly neighborhood "
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  • Bobby.hooge
    "It’s a super clean and quiet place to live. Neighbors are friendly as well. No heavy traffic. Great place "
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  • Kghekmatdoost
    "Need to Drive everywhere. There is no public transportation To go to New Orleans takes about 40 minutes over toll bridge"
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  • Claudefish
    "I see lots of dogs being walked by neighbors, so lots of dog friendly folks. Dogs have to be on leashes or kept on the owner’s property and owners have to pick up the poop when walking their dogs. "
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  • Carolyn M.
    "Beautiful neighborhood with great people. Grocery, shopping and eats very close by. Not far from town. "
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  • Charlesmonteiro
    "I work from home, so my commute is n/a. However; traffic in this area can get pretty congested. Xxxxx"
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  • Madison A.
    "Great private schools! Absolutely a great place to raise children- maybe not the best for young couples who are looking for a social life."
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  • Carolyn M.
    "it's a great area with churches, stores, recreation, parks and other. Grew up here and still haven't left."
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  • Adrienne B.
    "Covington is a great place to live. its semi close to shops and restaurants and there's quick access to the causeway to New Orleans. Locals are friendly. "
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  • Melbroadbridge
    "Annual meeting, newsletter, neighborhood clean up and a Facebook page. Great place to live. Been here for 31 years."
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  • Zhaniece P.
    "The commute is average especially if you plan ahead of the very light traffic that there is.. you’ll be fine."
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  • Icingluvr
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 7 years and the neighbors look out for each other. It is beautiful and safe. "
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  • Melbroadbridge
    "Friendly and safe. Clean and has everything you need. Small town feeling. Great places to eat and shop. Many churches and schools."
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  • Kristin T.
    "I grew up in the Abita/COVINGTON area and love it. It’s safe, has plenty to do and enough shopping. "
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  • Mariacouvillion
    "Lots of kids and friendly neighbors. Has never flooded. Easter egg hunts, 4th of July fireworks and New Years Eve fireworks"
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  • Fnp42990
    "The downtown area always has something fun to do. Not only do they have fun for kids, there is also a lot for adults!"
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  • Katy E.
    "Great area for pets. Many clean up stations to use for pet disposal. I see several dog owners and plenty of family friendly neighborhoods. "
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  • Missmeryllussan
    "Don’t trust the judicial system. St.Tammany parish is all about that money honey! Property taxes are ridiculously outrageous! It seems after hurricane Katrina, a lot changed. New people, new attitudes, new accents, and covington grew into a concrete jungle. I live in the north rural part of Covington. It was a quiet town, but it seemed as if everyone knew on another or a family member etc. Parents: the schools are ridiculous now. They do not teach cursive writing in school anymore... I suggest homeschooling your children or sending them to a private school. "
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  • Fireyedwitch
    "nice area friendly neighborhood quiet most of the time good schools very close to major stores and eateries"
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  • Sabrinapolk347
    "They always walking with there dog the kids like the dogs there are friendly playful they take the dogs to the park to play ball"
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  • Janelle P. B.
    "People are very friendly. Very quaint neighborhood with an old town feel. Everything is super safe. "
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  • Anita C.
    "Neighborhood is nice and friendly Has neighborhood pool where everyone gets together a couple times a year. "
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  • Philip &. L. L.
    "great place for couples and kids. local bike trace, kayaking, and paddleboarding. living in Magnolia Gardens allows us to have privacy with 2+ acres. "
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    "There are many families in this area, the schools are great and I feel safe. It’s close to Stone Creek, and the YMCA. We also have a sports recreation center near by. "
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  • Shelly M.
    "The Police are brutal to teenagers! Don’t raise boys here , unless the are very well behaved The is no public transportation and no decent parks. None ! They don’t even have a mall "
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  • Reiss J.
    "Good safe area for kids. No trouble or danger even at night. Sweet and quiet neighbors with common courtesy."
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  • NCD
    "Downtown Covington is beautiful, walkable, and entertaining. Living nearby means you get easy access to block parties, parades, and the farmer’s market. "
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  • Smmproperties01
    "Old Covington has so much free entertainment, from monthly block parties, to free concerts in the park, and regularly art shows and our wonderful farmers market. I could go on and one! rich in history and loads of architecture, quaint little antique shops and incredible restaurants. Yep, Covington is a charming safe little town! "
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  • Ccolley39
    "Lots of people own dogs and walk them. There is a leash regulation in this neighborhood and almost everyone obeys it. "
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  • Mel G. W.
    "Dog friendly, everyone has a dog. Dogs are friendly. Owners clean up after their pets. There are free waste bags and trash cans to dispose the poop."
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    "We actually have a Facebook page with photos of our animals for easy identification. Very kid and pet friendly."
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Market trends in Covington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$351K
$5.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
Price per sq ft
$172
$3MoM
Available listings
418
7MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$260K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$88K (+51.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +174% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$260K
August 2026$257K
July 2026$261K
June 2026$262K
May 2026$264K
April 2026$277K
March 2026$286K
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2022
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2020
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2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
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Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
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3
2
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0.59
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06/05/26
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1.01
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04/09/26
5
2
1,921
78490 Highway 1081, Covington, LA
1.38
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10/23/25
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2
1,723
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2,112
20200 Narrow Rd, Covington, LA
1.63
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05/04/26
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2,406
78212 Highway 1081, Covington, LA
1.65
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3
2
1,904
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1.78
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08/28/26
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1,796
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1.92
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1,825

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
20084 Highway 40, Covington, LA 70435
0.12
$385,000
3
2
2,247
For Sale
73459 Lee Rd, Covington, LA 70435
0.26
$200,200
-
-
-
Off Market
79508 Highway 1129, Covington, LA 70435
0.43
$209,500
4
3
2,375
Off Market
79463 Highway 1129 Hwy, Covington, LA 70435
0.43
$600,000
4
4
4,020
For Sale
19684 Jarrell Rd, Covington, LA 70435
0.48
$286,700
2
2
1,202
Off Market
79070 Highway 40, Covington, LA 70435
0.43
$495,000
-
-
-
For Sale
20249 1081st Hwy, Covington, LA 70435
0.59
-
3
2
1,017
Recently Sold
20245 Highway 1081, Covington, LA 70435
0.61
-
3
2
1,455
Recently Sold
20236 Highway 1081, Covington, LA 70435
0.69
$245,800
3
2
1,920
Off Market
21049 E Highway 40, Bush, LA 70431
0.80
$251,800
3
2
1,480
Off Market
19401 Jarrell Rd, Covington, LA 70435
0.86
$253,900
3
2
1,938
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 13, 2026
Source: GSREIN #2549435
PriceChange
$275,000
Price decreased by 5%
Mar 25, 2026
Source: GSREIN #2549435
Listed For Sale
$290,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Sara Sambola, Sambola Enterprises, LLC, (985) 373-0037
Agent Phone: (985) 373-0037
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Frequently asked questions about 79281 Short Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 79281 Short Rd?
    Based on a $275,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 79281 Short Rd in Covington, LA is approximately $1,741 (about $1,499 principal & interest, $167 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 79281 Short Rd compare to homes in Covington?
    79281 Short Rd in Covington, LA is listed at $275,000, about 22% below the $351K median sale price in Covington.
  • What do residents say about Covington?
    Residents describe Covington, LA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Covington, LA.
  • What are the closest schools to 79281 Short Rd?
    The closest schools to 79281 Short Rd in Covington, LA are Covington High School (rated 5/10), Lee Road Junior High School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 6/10).
  • Does 79281 Short Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 79281 Short Rd in Covington, LA has air conditioning.
  • Does 79281 Short Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 79281 Short Rd in Covington, LA has laundry facilities.
79281 Short Rd, Covington, LA 70435 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,688 sqft single-family home built in 2008. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by GSREIN on Mar 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 2549435.