$178,500
SOLD OCT 3, 2025
Last list price

838 Melissa St Ruston, LA 71270

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$137 Per Sq Ft

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A+
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of October 2025

Come and view this wonderful home with a large shady, fenced-in backyard, in the heart of Ruston. It is ideally located only minutes away from Louisiana Tech. This home would be a good starter home or rental property. Call your favorite Realtor today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawn Masters

Louisiana Orchard Realty LLC License #995715869 Listed on: 08/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawn Masters

Louisiana Orchard Realty LLC License #995715869 Listed on: 08/12/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,003

Year Built

  • 1990

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned Res.

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Schools

  • Hillcrest/Ruston Elementary School
  • Ruston L High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Heritage Square Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24183226018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,003

Year Built

1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Site Build
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 31 - 40
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft: 1200
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 1304
  • Electric Companies: City of Ruston
  • Handicapped Mod: Yes
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.28
  • Parish: LINCOLN
  • Stories: Two
  • Water Companies: City of Ruston
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Directions: From Trenton or Vienna in downtown Ruston, go East on Maryland Ave. Turn Left on Melissa, house in in Cul De Sac.
  • Elementary School: Hillcrest/Ruston Elementary
  • Geo Longitude: -92.631192
  • High School: RUSTON L
  • Mls Number: 215988
  • Subdivision: HERITAGE SQUARE
  • System ID: 215988
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Smoke Detector, Walk In Closet, Cable
  • Windows: Double Pane, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: One, In Living Room
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: 2, Dimensions: 12' x 14'9", Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: 1, Dimensions: 11' x 9'8", Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: 1, Dimensions: 9' x 11'9", Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room: On Level: 1, Dimensions: 14'8" X 14', Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen: On Level: 1, Dimensions: 8' x 6', Tile
  • Breakfast Room: On Level: 1, Dimensions: 8'x8', Tile
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Landscaping: Landscaped
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Amenities: Workshop, Hard Surface Drv.
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Porch Patio: Porch Covered, Open Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Gas: Installed, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Electric, Central
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Acreage: Less than 1 Acre
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Geo Subdivision: LA
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac
  • Lot Size: 0.28
  • Mineral Rights: Purchase to Acquire
  • Parcel Number: 24183226018
  • Zoning: Res.

Tax Info

  • Taxes: $1003.14
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2020
Closed on
Jun 11, 2020
Sold by
Hunt Kris Holsings Llc
Bought by
Lazarone John T and Lazarone Chadwick
Seller's Agent
Pam Jones
Louisiana Orchard Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Velissa Rollins
Heritage Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.34%
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Outstanding Balance
$138,947
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$38,627

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2011
Sold by
The French Quarters Of Lincoln Llc
Bought by
Whitlock Realty & Construction Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2011
Sold by
Cheek Jill Marie
Bought by
Whitlock Realty & Construction Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2008
Sold by
Mcnabb Jake Elliott
Bought by
Mcnabb Diane Denovo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2007
Sold by
Ratcliff John Q and Ratcliff Stephanie Bowden
Bought by
Mcnabb Jake Elliott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,050
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2006
Sold by
Ryman Jeremy Paul and Ryman Dale Thibodeaux
Bought by
Ratclifff John Quitman and Bowden Stephanie Michal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $165,000 None Available
Cash Sale Deed $35,000 None Available
Cash Sale Deed $34,000 None Available
Deed $10,206 None Available
Deed $119,000 None Available
Deed $97,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $156,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,050 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $97,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold -- -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $178,500 -0.8% $137 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $180,000 +9.1% $138 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $165,000 +20.0% $127 / Sq Ft
12/07/2017 12/07/17 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
11/21/2017 11/21/17 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2017 11/20/17 For Sale $137,500 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,296 $15,185 $3,360 $11,825
2023 $1,092 $12,293 $1,610 $10,683
2022 $1,098 $12,293 $1,610 $10,683
2021 $1,016 $12,293 $1,610 $10,683
2020 $895 $10,770 $1,610 $9,160
2019 $890 $10,963 $1,610 $9,353
2018 $866 $10,963 $1,610 $9,353
2017 $868 $10,963 $1,610 $9,353
2016 $865 $0 $0 $0
2015 $858 $9,987 $1,764 $8,223
2013 $871 $9,987 $1,764 $8,223
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana

MLS Number: 215988

Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana

APN: 5178