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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.