Mixed Use Development Tract - Hwy 42 @ Hwy 44
40512 LA-42, Prairieville, LA 70769

Overview
40512 LA-42 | Prairieville, LA
This ±4.26-acre, mostly cleared site is located at the signalized intersection of LA Highway 42 and LA Highway 44—one of Ascension Parish’s primary commercial corridors. Positioned directly across from Walmart Neighborhood Market and surrounded by established retail and multifamily development, the property offers exceptional visibility, access, and development potential.
The site is well-suited for both single-family and multifamily residential development, as well as mixed-use concepts. Zoned Mixed Use (MU-2), the property allows for the highest intensity residential and commercial development in areas supported by robust infrastructure and traffic capacity.
The location benefits from strong household incomes, excellent connectivity to multiple state and U.S. highways, and traffic counts exceeding 27,000 vehicles per day. The property is situated in Flood Zone X (no flood insurance required). A residential structure on site is currently leased, providing interim income.
An adjacent ±0.79-acre parcel is also available, offering additional flexibility for assemblage or expanded development.
Property Highlights
- ±4.26 acres of mostly cleared land
- Signalized hard corner at LA Hwy 42 & LA Hwy 44
- Directly across from Walmart Neighborhood Market
- Zoned Mixed Use (MU-2)
- Ideal for single-family, multifamily, or mixed-use development
- High-traffic location (27,000+ VPD)
- Flood Zone X
- Existing leased residence on site
- Adjacent ±0.79 acres available
Attachments
For Sale
Secondary Uses: Retail, Office, Multifamily, Residential Development
- Sale Price
- $1,099,000
- Price Per Acre
- $258K/ac
- Acres
- 4.26 ac
- Zoning
- MU2
- Submarket
- 90
- Nearest MSA
- Baton Rouge
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Listed
- 05/09/2023
- Updated
- 01/12/2026
- Listing ID
- cd064543
- Parcel APN
- 7553009





