$180,000

838 Melissa St Ruston, LA 71270

Estimated payment $1,065/month

Total Views 1,200
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft
$138 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

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!

Listing 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
  • Price Per H Sq Ft: 150
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 150
  • 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hillcrest/Ruston Elementary
  • High School: RUSTON L

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
  • Price Per Acre: 642857.14
  • Zoning: Res.

Tax Info

  • Taxes: $1003.14
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Range of Values:

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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 $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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $180,000 +9.1% $138 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Sold -- -- --
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $165,000 +20.0% $127 / Sq Ft
12/07/2017 12/07/17 Sold -- -- --
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

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

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Source: Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana

MLS Number: 215988

Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana

APN: 5178