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Highway 31
Leonville LA 70551 US

$795,000

Active Listing ID 12042154
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Lot: 180.00 Acres
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$795,000

Active Listing ID 12042154
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Highway 31 This 180+/--acre tract in Leonville, Louisiana, is located off Highway 31 in St. Landry Parish. Properties of this size in this area don't come to market often, which gives this listing added significance for a buyer evaluating rural land in the region. The tract is part of a continuous stretch of woodlands that runs from Leonville to Grand Coteau, placing it within a larger connected habitat corridor rather than an isolated parcel, which is a meaningful factor for deer movement and overall hunting potential. At the core of the property is approximately 49+/- acres enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Easement (WRE) program, a federal conservation program administered through the NRCS. This acreage has been reforested, a process aimed at restoring natural wetland habitat and timber cover over time. Flanking this core area are approximately 30 acres of woodland on both the east and west sides of the property that are not enrolled in any government conservation program. Because this acreage carries no program restrictions, it offers more flexibility for uses such as a campsite or other recreational development, while the WRE acreage continues to mature as habitat. The property includes several features relevant to its current use as a hunting and recreational tract. A well-planned trail system is already in place, along with existing food plots, meaning a buyer can put the property to use without having to build this kind of infrastructure from scratch. A power line easement and a drainage ditch cross the land, and the cleared corridors they create serve as locations for deer stands and food plots. The southern boundary of the property is defined by Bayou Coulee de Marks, a water feature that contributes to the property's habitat value and helps define how wildlife moves across the tract. From the north of the property to the powerline right-of-way is a mature stand of bottomland hardwood that is predominantly oak. South of the powerline to Bayou Coulee de Marks is a traditional wetland with a mature stand of cypress trees. When the bayou overflows its banks, this area is a magnet for wood ducks. This area is also well known for producing quality bucks. From an access and utility standpoint, the property has deeded access, which establishes a clear and recorded right-of-way to the land, a detail that matters to any buyer evaluating long-term usability. Utilities and water are also available to the property, supporting future development options such as a camp, cabin, or other structure without requiring the buyer to extend service over a long distance. Location is another relevant factor for this property. It is situated just minutes from Opelousas, the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, which provides access to local services, supplies, and amenities. It is also approximately a half-hour drive from Interstate 10 in Lafayette, placing the property within reasonable reach of a larger metropolitan area, regional retail, and air travel, while still maintaining a rural, wooded setting removed from denser development. This combination of accessibility and seclusion is a common priority for buyers seeking multi-use rural property, whether the primary interest is hunting, recreation, or longer-term land investment. Given the limited availability of comparable hunting tracts in this part of St. Landry Parish, along with the property's established trail system, existing food plots, protected wetland acreage, and connected woodland corridor stretching toward Grand Coteau, this property represents a notable opportunity for a buyer focused on quality deer hunting and recreational land in south Louisiana.

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  • Lot Size: 180.00 Acres
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Sub-type: Other

Property

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  • propertysubtype: Other
  • listprice: 795000
  • unparsedaddress: Highway 31
  • postalcity: Leonville
  • stateorprovince: LA
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 70551
  • bathroomsfull: 0
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  • lotsizeacres: 180
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • lotsizearea: 180
  • livingarea: 0
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 30.4439
  • longitude: -91.9993
  • listagentfullname: Dave Fisher
  • listagentemail: dave.fisher@whitetailproperties.com
  • listagentkey: 3yd-NYSMLS-433432
  • listagentmlsid: 433432
  • listagentpreferredphone: 985-974-2911
  • listagentofficephone: 9859742911
  • listofficekey: 3yd-NYSMLS-38885
  • listofficemlsid: 38885
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: NYSMLS
  • listingcontractdate: 2026-10-03
  • countyorparish: Saint Landry
  • fireplaceyn: False
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 0
  • parkingtotal: 0
  • waterfrontyn: False
  • franchiseaffiliation: None
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: False
  • spayn: False
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  • location: -91.9993, 30.4439
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Listing Changed: 10/25/2026 6:31:43 PM GMT
Source Updated Date: 11/5/2026 12:58:06 AM GMT

Courtesy of: Dave Fisher, Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC, dave.fisher@whitetailproperties.com

Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.