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1979 Leman Rd, Ville Platte, LA, 71463

5beds
4baths
5,000sqft
$2,500,000
$500price/sqft
$19,514/moest. monthly cost
$780,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 1979 Leman Road in Oakdale, Louisiana, a truly exceptional recreational and residential retreat offering approximately 158± acres of privacy, comfort, and outdoor enjoyment in the heart of Central Louisiana. Whether you're searching for a family legacy property, a corporate retreat, or a secure hurricane getaway, this remarkable property delivers a rare combination of luxury accommodations, beautiful land, and outstanding accessibility. Entering through the impressive gated entrance, you'll immediately appreciate the sense of privacy and exclusivity that defines this property. The grounds have been meticulously maintained and are surrounded by beautiful timber, creating a peaceful setting that feels worlds away while remaining conveniently located within an hour of Alexandria, Lafayette, and Lake Charles. The property features two beautifully crafted custom homes, each offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In addition to the designated bedrooms, both homes include numerous additional rooms that can easily serve as extra sleeping quarters, offices, hobby rooms, bunk rooms, or flex spaces depending on your needs. Whether hosting family gatherings, accommodating corporate guests, or creating the ultimate hunting retreat, the versatile layouts provide plenty of room for everyone. A picturesque stocked fishing pond serves as a centerpiece of the property and offers excellent opportunities for relaxing afternoons with family and friends. The surrounding acreage provides outstanding habitat for wildlife, with healthy populations of deer and turkey regularly seen throughout the property. The mix of timber, open areas, and water creates an ideal environment for both recreation and wildlife management. One of the property's greatest strengths is its versatility. It functions equally well as a private family compound, a weekend getaway, a corporate entertainment property, or a long-term investment in one of Louisiana's most desirable recreational regions. The peaceful setting, quality improvements, and recreational opportunities make it a property that can be enjoyed year-round. For buyers seeking an even larger recreational footprint, an additional 950± acre tract located just around the corner is also available for purchase. Known for its outstanding hunting opportunities, the neighboring property features a beautiful lodge and approximately 540 acres under high fence, supporting an impressive herd of trophy whitetail deer and exotic axis deer. Together, these properties create an extraordinary opportunity to own one of the premier recreational and corporate retreat destinations in Louisiana. Properties offering this level of privacy, quality construction, recreational appeal, and expansion potential rarely come to market. 1979 Leman Road is ready for its next owner to enjoy for generations to come.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Pine Prairie High SchoolGrades PK-4,8-126.9 mi

Construction

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: See Remarks

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: See Remarks

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Features

  • Fireplace features: See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,000
  • Total interior livable area: 5,000 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0400041538

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior features: See Remarks

Lot

  • Lot size: 158 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: See Remarks
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Lightning
Tornado
Hurricane
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Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $12,641$151,692
Home Insurance *$5,850$70,200
Property Taxes $645$7,740
Electricity $378$4,536
Total$19,514$234,168
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$669,051/yr
40% on housing$585,420/yr
45% on housing$520,373/yr

Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 151,075Commercial: 10,572
Total Premiums$518.28M
Total Exposure$41.71B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.7%
12.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$500This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 71463$59
Evangeline Parish$74

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 71463
Evangeline Parish$67

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-15Listed for sale$2,500,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSlade Priest
BrokerageUnited Country - Southern States Realty

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