Waiting for you, just 10 miles from Ruston, there are 7 acres of land nestled in Choudrant just 3 miles from the interstate. A great spot to build your dream home or set up a mobile home. You can have the best of both worlds and experience country living with a short drive to town. Call an agent today and don’t let this opportunity slip away.
Vacant landProperty Type
7 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Lisa Chandler• Coldwell Banker Group One Realty
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Market trends in 71227, LA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
96.5%
+1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$290K
$8K MoM
Avg. days on market
52d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
17
0 MoM
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Sale history for 228 Short Straw Rd
Date
Event
Price
NELABOR #213360
Jun 25, 2025
Sold
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Jun 23, 2025
Pending
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Feb 10, 2025
Listed
$73,500
Public Records
Apr 5, 2011
Sold
$10,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$168 (−0.4%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2024
$168 (+13.7%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2023
$148
$600 + $780
$1,380
2022
$148
$600 + $780
$1,380
2021
$148 (−2.1%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2020
$151 (+13.6%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2019
$133 (−1.8%)
$450 + $780
$1,230
2018
$136 (−2.2%)
$450 + $780
$1,230
2017
$139 (−69.1%)
$450 + $780
$1,230
2016
$449 (+11.1%)
$470 + $3,500
$3,970
2014
$404 (+0.9%)
$460 + $3,500
$3,960
2013
$400
$470 + $3,500
$3,970
Tax history for 228 Short Straw Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$168 (−0.4%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2024
$168 (+13.7%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2023
$148
$600 + $780
$1,380
2022
$148
$600 + $780
$1,380
2021
$148 (−2.1%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2020
$151 (+13.6%)
$600 + $780
$1,380
2019
$133 (−1.8%)
$450 + $780
$1,230
2018
$136 (−2.2%)
$450 + $780
$1,230
2017
$139 (−69.1%)
$450 + $780
$1,230
2016
$449 (+11.1%)
$470 + $3,500
$3,970
2014
$404 (+0.9%)
$460 + $3,500
$3,960
2013
$400
$470 + $3,500
$3,970
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
6.53 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Jackson Parish
APN
0020046545
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Acres: 7
Zoning Description: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: QUITMAN J
Location Information
Directions: Exit 93 from I-20 south hwy 145 Elm Street and continue about 1 mile, go left on HWY 556, continue 2.5 miles, turn right on Short Straw road and property is on the right.
Subdivision Name: OTHER
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.53 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson Parish
APN: 0020046545
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Quitman High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 15.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
74% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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