17523 La Hwy

Lettsworth, LA 70753

$1,875,000
Price
4
Beds
5,500 Sq. Ft.
$341 / Sq. Ft.
5,500
Sq. Ft.
$341
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Beautifully restored fully furnished 12.88 acre country estate includes a 5500 SF 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2 half bath main house along with 6 accessory buildings (5 more bedrooms and 4baths), vegetable and herb gardens, inground saltwater pool, whole house generator, pecan and citrus groves. The mansion served as headquarters for Gen Nathaniel P. Banks during the Red River Campaign. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, its significance is architectural and historical. Built in 1848-49...Beautifully restored fully furnished 12.88 acre country estate includes a 5500 SF 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2 half bath main house along with 6 accessory buildings (5 more bedrooms and 4baths), vegetable and herb gardens, inground saltwater pool, whole house generator, pecan and citrus groves. The mansion served as headquarters for Gen Nathaniel P. Banks during the Red River Campaign. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, its significance is architectural and historical. Built in 1848-49 and attributed to Henry Howard, the Louisiana architect behind Nottoway and Madewood, White Hall rises from the riverbank as a rare survivor of war and time. Constructed of cypress, pine, and handmade brick, the house expresses Greek Revival form with Italianate influence. Fourteen-foot ceilings crown double parlors and broad galleries; long-leaf pine floors--some knot-free boards 22 feet in length--adorn interiors defined by dentil cornices, ceiling medallions, decorated archways, and a pentagonal bay window. Elaborate hanging lamps original to the house, discovered decades later in a Plaquemine barn, have been restored and returned to the foyer and main stair. These complement the full 19th century antique furnishings including two Charles Lee four poster beds. Saved and moved by loving owners in 1912 and again in 1939 to escape the advancing river, the home still faces the Atchafalaya. The 13.88-acre grounds include a crepe myrtle allee inspired by Mary Simmes's Civil War-era diaries as part of extensive period gardens, mature pecan and oak trees, historically accurate plantings, a saltwater pool, and recreated dependencies including a kitchen cottage and restored schoolhouse. Since 2002, rehabilitation has followed the Secretary of the Interior's Standards of Historic Preservation, integrating updated plumbing, electrical, HVAC, generator, and public water while preserving architectural integrity. White Hall stands prepared for its next steward.
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Property Details for 17523 La Highway

Architectural Style
Victorian Style
Waterfront Features
River Front
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 10:11 AM

Property Details for 17523 La Highway

StatusActive
MLS #2548608
Days on Market70
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family / Single Family Home
Year Built1849
Lot Size12.88 AC / 561,052 SF
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
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Building Information for 17523 La Highway

Stories2Year Built1849Building Size-Lot Size12.88 AC / 561,052 SF

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Property Information for 17523 La Highway

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: LA 1 to Morganza Hwythen LA 418 Bounding Streets: LA HWY 1, Atchafalaya River
  • Latitude: 30.97
  • Longitude: -91.79
  • MLS Area Minor: POINTE COUPEE
  • Year Built: 1,849
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: PC MLS Area 74
Parking
  • Parking Features: 3 Car, Carport, Detached
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Subd Acreage
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: TRACT CONT. 5 ACRES BEING A PORTION OF TRACT 2, PART OF WHITEHALL PLTN. IN T1S,R7E TRACTS 'B-1' AND 'B-2' CONT. 4.54 ACRES AND 0.46 ACRES RESP.
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 9000.0
  • Living Area: 5500.0
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Rear Yard Vehicle Access
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.88
  • Lot Size Dimensions: see agent remarks
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Parcel Number: 00037600
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Home
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater, Landscaping Native
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Other Gas
  • EL Utilities Elec: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Generator: Whole House, Porch
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Other
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio: Wood, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Partial: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, In Law Suite
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Bathrooms Display: 4/2

Property History for 17523 La Highway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #2548608

$2,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #2548608

$2,100,000

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Schools near 17523 La Highway

This home is within Pointe Coupee Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Livonia High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rosenwald Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Valverda Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Livonia High School
Public7 to 12

Rosenwald Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Valverda Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 17523 La Highway, Lettsworth, LA 70753

17523 La Highway is a single family home for sale in Lettsworth, LA 70753. This property was listed for sale on March 24, 2026 by Crescent Sotheby's International, it's currently listed at $1,875,000. This listing's school district is Pointe Coupee Parish School District. Nearby schools include Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School, Livonia High School and Rosenwald Elementary School. 17523 La Highway is a 4-bed, 6-bath, 5,500 sqft single family home built in 1849.

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