Don't walk, run! This south Lafayette gem is hidden in plain sight! Tucked away on a private dead-end road, not in a subdivision and with no HOA, this home offers an ideal blend of privacy, freedom, and prime location. Situated on nearly an acre in flood zone X, this is a rare find with the privacy of country living with the convenience of city access. If you love the outdoors, you won't want to miss out! Imagine starting your mornings on the east-facing front porch watching the sunrise, and unwinding in the evenings on the large covered back patio under the beautiful oak tree. Curb appeal does not disappoint with Magnolia trees, mature landscaping and picture perfect front porch. The oversized driveway leads to a 38x37 workshop that includes tons of storage, a dedicated office space wired for cable and Wi-Fi, and even an additional shed in the backyard for more space. The home features an open-concept layout with no carpet, generous living and dining areas, built in bookshelves with bench seating and storage, and a spacious primary suite with French doors that open to the beautifully shaded backyard. The primary bathroom includes a large walk-in closet, granite countertops, and a unique antique cast iron clawfoot tub with original die-cast dating of 1919! Zoned for the highly desirable Southside High and Milton school districts, with no flood insurance required, and qualifying for 100% financing this one is sure to check off all the boxes! Schedule your showing quick!
Take a look at this one of a kind home sitting on an acre of land! The home is located in Milton School district and minutes from town. Walk up to a BEAUTIFUL Acadian stryle front porch surrounded by professional landscaping. Picture the summer days swinging and sipping ice tea. The house offers an open floor plan with tons of room to entertain. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a large pantry with plenty of storage. There is a breakfast bar and also a dining room for the family dinners. The kitchen over looks the LARGE living room with built-ins for storage. There is an office and HUGE closet set in the back of the living room. Down the hall is two guest bedrooms and the guest bath that has been updated as well. Take a walk into the LARGE Master bedroom and you will find french doors that walk out to the back patio. Enter through the barn door to the master bath which updated and has an AWESOME master closet! The back yard is completely fenced in and has a small storage building and a kids play house. The is a BIG covered patio in the back yard! If that''s not enough....there is a 1400 square foot work shop ready for all your projects. PLENTY of places to store your, boat, RV/camper and big boy toys! The acre of land is an amazing place for kids/dogs to run and play all day. This home will not last long...call for a showing today!ch doors that walk out to the back patio. Enter through the barn door to the master bath which updated and has an AWESOME master closet! The back yard is completely fenced in and has a small storage building and a kids play house. The is a BIG covered patio in the back yard! If that''s not enough....there is a 1400 square foot work shop ready for all your projects. PLENTY of places to store your, boat, RV/camper and big boy toys! The acre of land is an amazing place for kids/dogs to run and play all day. This home will not last long...call for a showing today! ch doors that walk out to the back patio. Enter through the barn door to the master bath which updated and has an AWESOME master closet! The back yard is completely fenced in and has a small storage building and a kids play house. The is a BIG covered patio in the back yard! If that''s not enough....there is a 1400 square foot work shop ready for all your projects. PLENTY of places to store your, boat, RV/camper and big boy toys! The acre of land is an amazing place for kids/dogs to run and play all day. This home will not last long...call for a showing today!
AcadianaMLS #12236331
Dec 12, 2012
Sold
$180,000
$93/sq ft
Jun 26, 2012
Listed
$185,500
$96/sq ft
+7
Have you been looking for a home in a great location with some land to call your own in a great neighborhood with lots of kids? Well look no longer this 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits on a private dead end street with .93 of an acre to call yours! This home has a large front porch to spend those lazy country afternoons and a huge metal storage/workshop to store all your big boy toys and advance those future hobbies. The shop is approximately 1368 sqft, with concrete floor, the walls are 2x4 open framed, and this building can store a RV or large boat. There is an additional 12x12 storage shed and a 6x6 kids playhouse type building as well. This home has been recently updated with fresh paint, new hardware, new flooring and new lighting. Call for a showing today because homes like this one dont last long! ( One shop/Rv Building, storage shed, one kids playhouse or extra storage shed) Another great detail to consider when looking at this home is: Milton Elementary School serves grades K-8 in the Lafayette Parish School District. It is among the few public schools in Louisiana to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. (Source: greatschools.org )) This home qualifies for Rural Development and is NOT in a Flood Zone. (Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, please check sources independently)t last long! ( One shop/Rv Building, storage shed, one kids playhouse or extra storage shed) Another great detail to consider when looking at this home is: Milton Elementary School serves grades K-8 in the Lafayette Parish School District. It is among the few public schools in Louisiana to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. (Source: greatschools.org )) This home qualifies for Rural Development and is NOT in a Flood Zone. (Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, please check sources independently) t last long! ( One shop/Rv Building, storage shed, one kids playhouse or extra storage shed) Another great detail to consider when looking at this home is: Milton Elementary School serves grades K-8 in the Lafayette Parish School District. It is among the few public schools in Louisiana to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. (Source: greatschools.org )) This home qualifies for Rural Development and is NOT in a Flood Zone. (Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, please check sources independently)
AcadianaMLS #339712
Mar 28, 2003
Sold
$126,000
$65/sq ft
Jan 16, 2003
Listed
$139,500
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,027 (−1.3%)
$2,790 + $20,482
$23,272
2024
$2,055 (+22.8%)
$2,790 + $20,482
$23,272
2023
$1,673
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2022
$1,674 (−0.4%)
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2021
$1,681 (+0.1%)
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2020
$1,679 (+73.8%)
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2019
$966 (−2.1%)
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2018
$987 (+0.1%)
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2017
$986
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2016
$985 (+30.1%)
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2013
$757
$3,000 + $13,530
$16,530
Tax history for 135 Melbry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,027 (−1.3%)
$2,790 + $20,482
$23,272
2024
$2,055 (+22.8%)
$2,790 + $20,482
$23,272
2023
$1,673
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2022
$1,674 (−0.4%)
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2021
$1,681 (+0.1%)
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2020
$1,679 (+73.8%)
$2,790 + $16,216
$19,006
2019
$966 (−2.1%)
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2018
$987 (+0.1%)
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2017
$986
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2016
$985 (+30.1%)
$4,800 + $14,206
$19,006
2013
$757
$3,000 + $13,530
$16,530
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.