• Auction Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026
  • Open House: 05/14/2026
  • Address: 543 Elmus Paul Rd, Pineville, LA 71360
  • City: Pineville
  • County: Rapides
  • Acres: 48.23 +/-
  • Square Footage: 4,320 +/-
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4.5

Listing Details

Online Auction · Bidding Closes Tuesday, 26 May 2026 · 2:00 p.m. Central
Bonnette Auctions · A Legacy Offering

The Tucker Estate

A forty-eight-acre Louisiana horseman's retreat, offered to the market for the first time in a generation.


543 Elmus Paul Road · Pineville · Rapides Parish · Louisiana

48.23±Acres
4 / 4½Bed · Bath
10Stall Barn
6,144Sq Ft Outbuildings
The Property

An Estate of Substance & Stillness

Set behind a gated drive and a canopy of mature oaks, the Tucker Estate is the rare Central Louisiana offering that arrives fully composed — a custom brick residence, a professional-grade equestrian facility, an in-ground pool, and more than forty-eight acres of pasture and hardwood woodland, held together by a sense of calm that only a property kept with great care can possess.

Inside, the residence is finished with the quiet confidence of a home built to last. Deep mahogany millwork frames every doorway; coffered and tray ceilings crown the principal rooms; wide-plank hardwoods run through the living areas, and the kitchen opens generously to both the game room and the stone-floored keeping spaces. The formal dining room rises beneath a two-story arched window. The primary suite carries its own fireplace and a private outlook onto the pool. 

Outdoors, the scale of the property reveals itself. Pasture gives way to mature hardwoods; the barn — cupola-topped and purpose-built — anchors a compound suited for breeding, training, or the quiet pleasure of keeping one's own horses at home. A whole-home generator stands ready for the occasional Louisiana weather.

A Life Well Lived
A Captain in the United States Army, later a Major in the Mississippi National Guard.
A man who spent more than fifty years in the natural gas and pipeline industry — helping build the backbone of the communities he believed in.
A horseman through and through — riding, competing, and qualifying for the AQHA Run for the Million at seventy-three years old.

— The Home of Thomas Elmer Tucker

Appointments

Features & Finishes

  • Residence4 BR · 4½ BA custom brick
  • Land48.23± acres
  • Dining RoomTwo-story arched window
  • KitchenGranite & stainless, gas range
  • Game RoomTray ceiling, billiards
  • Primary SuiteFireplace & sitting area
  • MillworkMahogany throughout
  • FlooringLaminate, Hardwood, Carpet, & Tile
  • PoolIn-ground, privacy-fenced
  • GeneratorWhole-home standby
  • Horse Barn4,320 sq ft · 10 stall
  • Barn AmenitiesWash racks & office
  • Covered Storage1,824 sq ft additional
  • FencingPerimeter & cross-fenced
  • GroundsMature oak canopy
  • ApproachGated, fenced drive
The Setting

Rapides Parish, Louisiana

The estate lies in Rapides Parish, minutes from the heart of Pineville and Alexandria and the full conveniences of Central Louisiana — shopping, medical, schools, and the regional highway network — yet entirely removed in feeling. This corner of the parish has long been associated with horses, hardwood, and water, and the land here carries all three. The result is privacy without isolation, and space without distance.

Preview the Property

Open House

Thursday, 14 May 2026 · 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

543 Elmus Paul Road · Pineville, Louisiana

Private showings are available by appointment. Please contact Bonnette Auctions to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.

Details

Frequently Asked

When does the auction close?

Online bidding closes Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The auction is conducted entirely online through Bonnette Auctions.

Where is the property located?

543 Elmus Paul Road, Pineville, Louisiana 71360, in Rapides Parish — part of the Alexandria–Pineville metropolitan area in Central Louisiana.

How much acreage is included?

The estate is offered on 48.23± acres of pasture and mature hardwoods.

What does the barn include?

A 4,320-square-foot, ten-stall horse barn with wash racks and a built-in office — purpose-built for an active equestrian operation.

Is there additional storage on the property?

Yes — 1,824 square feet of covered storage in addition to the main barn, suitable for equipment, hay, trailers, or vehicles.

Does the home have a pool and a generator?

Yes. The residence includes an in-ground swimming pool and a whole-home standby generator.

May I preview the property?

A public open house is scheduled for Thursday, 14 May 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the residence. Private showings are available by appointment with Bonnette Auctions.

Who is conducting the auction?

The auction is conducted by Bonnette Auctions, a licensed Louisiana real estate auction firm serving Central Louisiana and the Gulf South.

Registration

Place Your Bid

Online bidding closes Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Registration, full terms, and the bidding portal are available on our website.

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