Your Guide to Buying a Home in Covington, LA

Buying a Home in Covington, Louisiana

Covington is located in St. Tammany County

Lake Pontchartrain, a 630 square mile brackish (part salt/part fresh) water lake defines the southern border of the parish. St. Tammany Parish is the fastest growing parish (county) in Louisiana. The west sector of the parish incorporates the cities of Abita Springs, Covington, Flosom, Madisonville, and Mandeville. The parish offers more miles of scenic waterways than any other parish in the state.

Covington is the Parish Seat for St. Tammany Parish. It is a Historic Downtown area with art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and antiques shops. Covington offers the following public schools:  Elementary-3; Middle-3; Jr. High-2; High School-1. There are also 8 private schools in St. Tammany-West Parish.

Covington is situated between the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte Rivers and serves as the Parish's finance, government, commercial and cultural center. Because Covington is in a region referred to as the Ozone Belt, it has long been known for its clean air and water.

Downtown Covington's strategic location places it within 40 miles of New Orleans, providing a beautiful country setting in which to live, work and play. The City's numerous businesses include specialty, retail, government, nonprofit, and much more. The 28 square blocks of Downtown Covington house many historic buildings dating back to the 1880s.

Beautiful homes combine with lakefront properties to give Covington an atmosphere of sophistication and beauty. New subdivisions offer a range of housing from the modest starter to elegant, gated communities costing at least $300,000. Condominiums begin near $85,000 and there is a vast array of styles and floor plans available.

With it's lush natural resources, Covington's outdoor recreation possibilities are endless. Golfing, biking, hiking, soccer, baseball, horseback riding... All are possible within minutes of home! With parks, fitness centers and health clubs to supplement, Covington will make you eager to get outdoors and enjoy the sun awhile!