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Pearl River, LA 70452
385 Acres Lot
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Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 26-936
Annual Tax Amount $258
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 385.000 Acres
Acres 385.0
Lot Dimensions irregular
Source Golden Triangle Association of REALTORS®
Property Description
385 acres on Porter Island in St. Tammany Parish offering a rare large-scale waterfront development opportunity just 30 miles from New Orleans. These unique tracts lie within the renowned Honey Island Swamp and feature approximately 2.5 miles of frontage along the west side of the Pearl River. Known as one of the most pristine bottomland hardwood and cypress swamp ecosystems in the region, Honey Island Swamp offers significant ecological value, supporting diverse wildlife habitats, natural floodwater storage, and long-term environmental sustainability--an increasingly important consideration for conservation-minded development.
The property is already platted as a subdivision, providing a significant advantage for future development. Accessible by water only, it is served by a convenient boat launch and truck parking at the I-59 bridge, making it ideal for a private or niche waterfront community. With elevations reaching up to 25 feet and a natural landscape of mature hardwood and cypress timber, the land offers both development flexibility and strong recreational appeal.
Abundant wildlife supports deer, turkey, alligator, and duck hunting, with excellent waterfowl habitat throughout the surrounding swamp and river system. Directly across the river lies the 35,000 acre Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, further enhancing hunting opportunities and preserving the area's natural character. The Pearl River also provides outstanding fishing.
This tract presents a compelling opportunity for developers and investors or recreational enthusiasts seeking a large, environmentally significant waterfront holding with subdivision potential, recreational value, and long-term upside in a highly desirable Gulf South location.
The property is already platted as a subdivision, providing a significant advantage for future development. Accessible by water only, it is served by a convenient boat launch and truck parking at the I-59 bridge, making it ideal for a private or niche waterfront community. With elevations reaching up to 25 feet and a natural landscape of mature hardwood and cypress timber, the land offers both development flexibility and strong recreational appeal.
Abundant wildlife supports deer, turkey, alligator, and duck hunting, with excellent waterfowl habitat throughout the surrounding swamp and river system. Directly across the river lies the 35,000 acre Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, further enhancing hunting opportunities and preserving the area's natural character. The Pearl River also provides outstanding fishing.
This tract presents a compelling opportunity for developers and investors or recreational enthusiasts seeking a large, environmentally significant waterfront holding with subdivision potential, recreational value, and long-term upside in a highly desirable Gulf South location.
Location
State LA
County St. Tammany Parish
Area 29 - Louisiana Areas
Zoning None
Exterior
Utilities Available None
Waterfront Description River Front
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Current Land Use, Level, Wooded
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 93927, 93926
Listed by UNITED COUNTRY - SOUTHERN STATES REALTY (BOF)
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