An oak-lined asphalt driveway creates a beautiful approach to this custom built home set on 63.8 acres with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, plus an office and a whole-home generator. This home offers the kind of space and comfort thats hard to find. Enjoy spending time outdoors with an in-ground pool, outdoor kitchen, tennis court, and expansive front & back porches. Inside, antique heart pine flooring, antique beams, interior brick arches, beadboard ceilings, and antique cypress doors add warmth and character throughout. The impressive kitchen is equipped with a commercial grade 6-burner dual-fuel range with double ovens and griddle, a large island, custom cabinetry, reverse osmosis filtration, and touchless foot-pedal controls at the sink. A sitting room with a fireplace sits just off the kitchen and opens to the large formal dining room. The living room features a stately brick fireplace and windows overlooking the back porch/yard. The expansive primary bedroom features its own fireplace, and attached room that could serve multiple uses, a large en suite bathroom, and a huge walk-in closet. Downstairs also includes a surround-sound system with multiple zones and a whole-house central vacuum with hose sets for each floor, an office, a spacious laundry room with sink and cabinetry, and a half bath. Upstairs, there are 4large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), insulated downstairs windows (2024), updated HVAC units, a resurfaced tennis court (2024), and other improvements throughout the home. The acreage is both cleared & wooded, including approximately 50 acres used as hunting land. A 3,400 sq ft barn provides RV and boat storage along with workspace. Additional features include underground irrigation with tree drippers, French drainage, hard-wired for security cameras, and two large dog kennels with insulated houses. An incredible combination of acreage, amenities, and enduring craftsmanship, this property has so much to offer!
- MLS# 2025021300
- Date Listed11/20/2025
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths
- Lot Size 63.8 acres (2,779,128 sq. ft)
- Subdivision Rural Tract (no Subd)
- Property Type Single Family
- County East Feliciana
- Year Built 2007
- Water Public
- Square Feet 4,385 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $281.64
Interior Features
- Appliances Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Central
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Tennis Court(s), Barn(s)
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 63.80
- Lot Size SQFT 2,779,128.00
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
26/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 1/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 24/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 979 Thompson Rd
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979 Thompson Rd, Slaughter, LA 70777 is a Single Family 4,385 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 60 photos available of this 5 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $1,235,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 60 photos of 979 Thompson Rd.
Our records indicate that 979 Thompson Rd was built in 2007.
The full address for this home is 979 Thompson Rd, Slaughter, LA 70777.
979 Thompson Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Thu November 20, 2025
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 1/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 24/100.
Listing provided courtesy of:
Geaux-2 Realty
(tel: 225-405-8799)
Listing agent:
Lizzie Blair Benzer
(tel: 225-247-5727)
(#B15133)
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