On over 10 acres! Pretty porch and setting! C. 1913 farmhouse in Louisiana. $550,000
This farmhouse at 687 Chickamaw Rd in Lecompte, Louisiana has been standing since 1913, and it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the listing. It sits on 10.3 acres in Rapides Parish and has 4,163 square feet of living space spread across two stories. The listing describes it as a working property, too, with land that’s been used for hay, a few cattle and chickens, and a garden.
687 Chickamaw Rd, Lecompte, LA 71346 — $550,000
A Farmhouse on the National Register
Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the headline fact here, per the listing. The agent’s description calls it “southern living at its finest,” and says the house blends its age with modern updates rather than sitting untouched.
Zillow’s records classify the architectural style as Colonial, with frame construction and a shingle roof. The listing doesn’t give a construction or renovation history beyond the 1913 build date.
Features:
- Built in 1913
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, per the listing
- Architectural style: Colonial (Zillow classification)
- Frame construction, shingle roof
Curb Appeal and the Front Porch
The listing description points to “massive hundred-year-old oaks” that frame the house, and says every room has windows facing either the oaks, the bayou, or the pasture.
The front of the house has a full-width porch lined with columns, visible in the listing’s lead photo. Zillow’s property records list “Porch” and “Fence” among the recorded exterior features.
Features:
- Mature oak trees framing the house, per the listing
- Full-width front porch with columns
- Fenced grounds
- Views of oaks, bayou, or pasture described from every room
Layout and Living Space
At 4,163 square feet, Zillow’s records list the home at 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 full, 1 half), spread across two stories.
The listing’s own description mentions “extra living area, office, and rooms galore,” and suggests the floor plan has more than a simple bedroom count would imply — enough space, per the listing, for a large family or bed-and-breakfast guests.
Features:
- 4,163 square feet of living space
- Two stories
- 5 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms (2 full, 1 half) per Zillow records
- Additional office and living area noted in the listing description
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The listing description specifically calls out “4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths,” while Zillow’s structured property records list 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 full, 1 half) for the same home. Both numbers come from the same listing, so we’re passing along the discrepancy rather than picking one to round off.
Features:
- Bedroom/bathroom count as described in listing text: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
- Bedroom/bathroom count per Zillow’s structured records: 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
Kitchen and Appliances
The listing doesn’t go into detail on kitchen finishes or layout. What is listed: a dishwasher, oven, and range among the home’s appliances, plus a new dishwasher installed recently, per the description.
Features:
- Appliances on record: dishwasher, oven, range
- New dishwasher, per the listing description
Windows, Views, and the Land Beyond
According to the listing, every room has plenty of windows, with views toward the oaks, the bayou, or the surrounding pasture. The description mentions being able to open the front and back doors to get a breeze straight through the house.
That layout — doors front and back, windows throughout — is a common feature in older Southern farmhouses built before central air was standard, though the listing doesn’t specify whether this house was designed with that in mind or updated later.
Features:
- Windows in every room, per the listing
- Views of oaks, bayou, or pasture
- Front and back doors that open for cross-breeze, per the description
Recent Updates
The listing calls out three recent replacements: a new air conditioner installed upstairs, a new dishwasher, and a new hot water heater. No dates or brands are given for any of the three.
Features:
- New air conditioner (upstairs)
- New dishwasher
- New hot water heater
Ten Acres in Rapides Parish
The lot totals 10.3 acres, per Zillow’s records. The listing description says the land has been used for cutting hay, raising a few cattle and chickens, and tending a garden.
That mix of uses — hay, small livestock, garden space — points to a working rural property rather than just a large yard, though the listing doesn’t specify current fencing layout, pasture condition, or whether any outbuildings support that use beyond what’s listed under parking.
Features:
- 10.3 acres total
- Used for hay, cattle, chickens, and a garden, per the listing
- Located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Parking and Outbuildings
Zillow’s records list 2 carport spaces, described as detached, with additional boat and RV access/parking noted. There’s no attached or detached garage on record.
Features:
- 2 carport spaces (detached)
- Boat and RV access/parking noted
- No garage on record
Utilities and Systems
Heating is listed as central, and cooling is a mix of central air and window units. Water comes from a public source, and the property is on a septic tank rather than a sewer connection.
Features:
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central air plus window units
- Water source: Public
- Sewer: Septic tank
Nearby Schools
Zillow lists two schools near this address: Carter C. Raymond Elementary School, rated 4 out of 10 and serving grades PK-8, about 1.8 miles away, and Rapides High School, rated 3 out of 10 and serving grades 9-12, about 3.4 miles away.
Ratings and boundaries can change, so anyone seriously considering this house for school-age kids should confirm current zoning directly with the school district rather than relying on the listing snapshot.
Features:
- Carter C. Raymond Elementary School — rated 4/10, PK-8, 1.8 miles away
- Rapides High School — rated 3/10, grades 9-12, 3.4 miles away
Price, Taxes, and Ownership History
The home is currently listed at $550,000, or about $132 per square foot, and has been on the market for 7 days as of this writing. It was listed at $595,000 back in February 2026 before that listing was pulled; the current $550,000 asking price is roughly 8% below that earlier number.
Public records show earlier sales as well: the property sold in 2022 (around a $545,000 asking price beforehand) and again in January 2023, and before that it changed hands in 2018 with an asking price closer to $400,000.
The county’s tax records list an assessed value of $416,910, with annual property taxes of $6,409. Zillow’s Zestimate, an automated estimate rather than an appraisal, currently sits at $542,700 — close to the current asking price.
Features:
- Current price: $550,000 ($132/sq ft)
- On the market 7 days as of this writing
- Previously listed at $595,000 in February 2026, since withdrawn
- Sold in 2022 and again in January 2023; sold previously in 2018 near $400,000
- Tax assessed value: $416,910 | Annual taxes: $6,409
- Zestimate: $542,700
- MLS #2576463 (GCLRA) | Listing agent: Wendi Ford, Bonnette Auction Company
At $550,000, this works out to about $132 a square foot for a 4,163-square-foot house on 10.3 acres — a price that’s actually a step down from where it was listed earlier this year at $595,000. It’s a fit for someone who wants a genuinely old house with National Register status, room to spread out inside, and enough land outside for hay, animals, or a garden, rather than a small in-town lot.
Full Listing Description
This 4,163 sq.ft. farmhouse with so much rich history, listed on the national historic register is southern living at its finest.
This impressive home is where the lines blur for history and modern convenience. You have the best of both worlds.
The massive hundred-year-old oaks frame the beautiful, southern architecture perfectly.
Every room has plenty of windows and great views of either oaks, the bayou, or pasture.
Enjoy a breeze indoors by merely opening the front and back doors, or view the expansive fields from every room.
The 10 acres of land has provided ample opportunity for cutting hay, raising a few cattle and chickens, and tending a garden.
With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, extra living area, office, and rooms galore it offers the space and privacy to accommodate a large family or even guests in your own bed and breakfast.
There is a new air conditioner upstairs, a new dishwasher, and new hot water heater.
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