$187,500

16242 Highway 157 Benton, LA 71006

Estimated payment $1,092/month

Total Views 74
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,281 Sq Ft
$146 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Marina
  • Community Stables
  • Benton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Boat Facilities

About This Home

Escape the hustle and enjoy peaceful country living in this beautifully restored farmhouse situated on just over an acre outside the city limits of Benton. If you’ve been dreaming of a little space to spread out while still being conveniently located, this charming property offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Lovingly updated from top to bottom, this home features new flooring, energy-efficient windows, decorative lighting, fresh interior & exterior paint that create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The updated kitchen blends modern convenience with farmhouse charm, while the fully renovated bathroom showcases thoughtful finishes and quality craftsmanship. Structural improvements include new joists, beams, and sills with a 25-year warranty, giving added peace of mind to future homeowners. Major system upgrades have already been completed, including a roof less than three years old, an electrical upgrade within the past five years, and a tankless water heater providing instant hot water. The private water well has been recently serviced and features a new pump, pressure valve, and updated electrical components. Relax and unwind on the spacious front and back porches, perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or entertaining friends and family. With over an acre of land, there is plenty of room for a garden, workshop, outdoor entertaining space, or simply enjoying wide-open country views. This move-in ready farmhouse offers modern updates, lasting improvements, and the serenity of rural living, just waiting for you to call it home. Join the Hunt now and schedule your tour today!

Listing Agent

Catherine Hunt

LA State Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 318-377-6062 License #0995694048 Listed on: 03/01/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Modern Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,281 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Aggregate Flooring
  • Circular Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Schools

  • Bossier Isd Schools Elementary And Middle School
  • Bossier Isd Schools High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 816
  • Assessor Parcel Number 113956

Community Details

Overview

  • Greenacres Place Un 12 B Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Community Boat Facilities
  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Community Stables

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,549

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

1 Acres

Listing Details

  • OWNERNAME: Owner
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Modern, Ranch, Detached
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Year Built Details: Proposed
  • Attribution Contact: 318-377-6062
  • Co List Office Mls Id: STTE01NL
  • Structure Type: House
  • HumanModifiedYN: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:22015:113956
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Square Footage: 1281.0
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Basement YN: No

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities, Fishing, Golf, Stable(s), Lake, Marina, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • RoadFrontageType: All Weather Road
  • RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Parking Features: Aggregate, Circular Driveway, RV Access/Parking
  • GarageYN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • LaundryFeatures: Laundry in Utility Room
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Septic Available, Water Available
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bossier ISD schools
  • High School: Bossier ISD schools
  • Junior High Dist: Bossier PSB

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Features: Acreage
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Parcel Number: 113956
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1955

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 816
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1549.0

MLS Schools

  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Bossier ISD schools

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $891 $7,085 $750 $6,335
2023 $36 $6,083 $750 $5,333
2022 $36 $6,083 $750 $5,333
2021 $36 $6,083 $750 $5,333
2020 $36 $6,083 $750 $5,333
2019 $36 $5,440 $200 $5,240
2018 $36 $5,440 $200 $5,240
2017 $721 $5,440 $200 $5,240
2016 $721 $5,440 $200 $5,240
2015 $703 $5,650 $200 $5,450
2014 $703 $5,650 $200 $5,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/01/2026 03/01/26 For Sale $187,500 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Available
Cash Sale Deed $54,979 None Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Catherine Hunt
Catherine Hunt

LA State Realty, LLC

(318) 714-8846

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Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

MLS Number: 21194441

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

APN: 113956

Louisiana Bossier Parish Benton 71006

16242 Highway 157, Benton, LA

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