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197 orleans avenue

Folsom, LA 70437

$575,000

4 BEDS 2 BATHS
2,520 SQFT1.59 AC LOT
Residential - Detached
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Bedrooms 4
Total Baths 2
Full Baths 2
Square Feet 2520
Acreage 1.592
Status Active
MLS # 2554986
County St Tammany
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Category Residential - Detached
Status Active
Square Feet 2520
Acreage 1.592
MLS # 2554986
County St Tammany
Welcome to an extraordinary home in the highly sought-after Merrywood Estates of Folsom, where refined luxury meets elevated country living on a breathtaking 1.58-acre corner estate. Positioned gracefully atop a scenic hill and framed by manicured grounds, this impeccably maintained custom residence delivers a rare blend of sophistication, privacy, and lifestyle-driven amenities. From the moment you arrive, the stately approach, expansive frontage, new stucco exterior, and professionally curated landscaping with irrigation establish an unforgettable first impression. Inside, this thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home showcases timeless craftsmanship and exceptional livability, featuring a dedicated office or flex space, elegant formal dining room, inviting breakfast area, and beautifully proportioned living spaces tailored for both grand entertaining and intimate everyday comfort. Rich architectural details, spacious interiors, and meticulous care throughout reflect true pride of ownership. Beyond the home itself, the estate expands into a private outdoor retreat complete with a fenced yard, whole-house generator, and impressive lifestyle enhancements including a charming elevated playhouse, chicken coop, and expansive green space ideal for recreation, gardening, or future luxury additions such as a pool or guest house. Located within an optional HOA community offering access to a clubhouse and additional amenities, this remarkable property offers the freedom of estate living with the prestige of an established neighborhood. Rarely does a home combine polished elegance, functional acreage, and elevated amenities so seamlessly. This is more than a home… it is a lifestyle estate designed for those who value beauty, comfort, and distinction.
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Exterior Features

  • Style FrenchProvincial
  • Construction Single Family
  • Siding Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Fence, SprinklerIrrigation
  • Roof Shingle
  • Garage Yes
  • Garage Description Attached, Garage, TwoSpaces, GarageDoorOpener
  • Water Public
  • Sewer TreatmentPlant
  • Lot Description OneToFiveAcres, OneOrMoreAcres, OutsideCityLimits

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven
  • Heating Central
  • Cooling CentralAir, OneUnit
  • Fireplaces Yes
  • Fireplaces Description Gas
  • Living Area 2,520 SQFT
  • Year Built 2010

Neighborhood & Schools

  • Subdivision Merrywood

Financial Information

  • Parcel ID 17396

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Listing Provided Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Services
IDX provided courtesy of NOM MLS via Lake Homes Realty
Listing data is current as of 05/22/2026.

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