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Areas Served · Madisonville, LA

Madisonville is a fast-growing riverside community on the Tchefuncte River, known for new construction, boat access, waterfront living, and a genuinely active outdoor lifestyle — all with small-town character.

About Madisonville

Set where the Tchefuncte River meets Lake Pontchartrain, Madisonville pairs a historic riverfront downtown with newer neighborhoods spreading outward. The river is central to daily life here — boating, fishing, and waterfront dining are part of the appeal — and the town’s annual events and maritime heritage give it a distinct identity on the Northshore.

I’m Alyce Cartier, a Realtor® who has lived on the Northshore for 30+ years. Madisonville has changed a great deal as new construction has come in, and I can help you weigh the trade-offs — waterfront versus interior, new build versus established, and how flood elevation and insurance factor into a specific home.

Madisonville real estate

Housing here spans a wide range:

  Waterfront and water-access homes along the river
  New-construction subdivisions
  Established homes near historic downtown
  Larger lots and acreage on the outskirts

Because so much of Madisonville’s appeal is tied to water, flood zones and insurance vary significantly from one property to the next — well worth checking carefully before you buy.

Lifestyle & recreation

  Boating, fishing, and direct river-to-lake access
  Waterfront restaurants and the historic riverfront
  The Maritime Museum and annual Wooden Boat Festival
  St. Tammany Parish schools and quick access to Mandeville and Covington

Location & commuting

Madisonville sits just off Highway 22 with quick connections to Interstate 12 and a short drive to the Causeway for New Orleans commuters — close to everything while keeping its riverside, away-from-it-all feel.

Thinking about Madisonville?

From waterfront to new construction, I can help you find the right fit.

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⌂ Equal Housing Opportunity. Alyce Cartier, Realtor® — licensed in Louisiana, Barden Realty, LLC. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.