* * BRAND NEW ROOF * * Tucked away in the Heart of River Ridge on a quiet dead-end street is this Fantastic Find! This All-Brick, One-Story home welcomes you with an inviting front porch, circular driveway, and attached double car garage. Large Double-Pane Windows bring in natural light, along with lots of closets and storage. The Fabulous, High-End Custom Kitchen is truly a standout, featuring designer cabinetry extending to the ceiling, Granite Countertops, and an impressive Verona Five-Burner stainless steel Gas Range and Double Ovens. Just off the kitchen is a charming covered Patio. The spacious 15x14 Primary Bedroom features an En Suite and separate closets. A large 21x12 Den is highlighted by a warming accent brick wall and provides a comfortable gathering space, with a cleverly designed office area tucked just off the room--Great for working from home. Step outside to a lovely, large backyard with wooden privacy fence, tasteful landscaping and plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the outdoors. Rear Yard Access. .. Large Yard Shed. .. "X" Flood Zone
Rural Park, located between Jefferson Highway and the Mississippi River levee, is a residential and riverside River Ridge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, low-traffic streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Jefferson Highway near Little Farms Avenue, where corner markets, longtime eateries, and service storefronts set a practical, lived-in rhythm. Nor-Joe Imports anchors the local food scene with Italian specialties, while Little Farms Playground and the River Ridge levee path act as everyday outdoor touchpoints. Architecture leans toward single-story brick and stucco with deep driveways and mature shade trees. The landscape stays flat and green, with drainage canals and the levee shaping the edges. Daily life centers on errands, walks, and river breezes rather than nightlife.
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Offer insights
8724 Melrose Ln · $429,000
$427K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $427K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
89 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.3%
Most homes are selling 5% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic
Ceiling fans
Granite counters
Pantry
Pull-down attic stairs
Stainless steel appliances
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Double oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Concrete covered patio or porch
Shed(s)
Home design
Single-story home
Brick construction
Very good condition
Parking
Attached garage with two spaces and garage door opener
Boat and RV access/parking
Construction
Brick exterior
Asphalt shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built with 1 story
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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**BRAND NEW ROOF**Tucked away in the Heart of River Ridge on a quiet dead-end street is this Fantastic Find! This All-Brick, One-Story home welcomes you with an inviting front porch, circular driveway, and attached double car garage. Large Double-Pane Windows bring in natural light, along with lots of closets and storage. The Fabulous, High-End Custom Kitchen is truly a standout, featuring designer cabinetry extending to the ceiling, Granite Countertops, and an impressive Verona Five-Burner stainless steel Gas Range and Double Ovens. Just off the kitchen is a charming covered Patio. The spacious 15x14 Primary Bedroom features an En Suite and separate closets. A large 21x12 Den is highlighted by a warming accent brick wall and provides a comfortable gathering space, with a cleverly designed office area tucked just off the room--Great for working from home. Step outside to a lovely, large backyard with wooden privacy fence, tasteful landscaping and plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the outdoors. Rear Yard Access...Large Yard Shed..."X" Flood Zone
Public Records
Sep 1, 1991
Sold
$89,750
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,359 (+5.2%)
$9,600 + $24,600
$34,200
2024
$4,145 (−4.2%)
$9,600 + $24,600
$34,200
2023
$4,328 (+2.8%)
$9,500 + $24,700
$34,200
2022
$4,210 (+134.1%)
$9,500 + $24,700
$34,200
2021
$1,799 (+0.7%)
$9,500 + $6,240
$15,740
2020
$1,785 (−2.8%)
$9,500 + $6,240
$15,740
2019
$1,836 (+7.4%)
$7,600 + $8,140
$15,740
2018
$1,709
$7,600 + $8,140
$15,740
2017
$1,709 (+2.1%)
$7,600 + $8,140
$15,740
2016
$1,674 (+1.9%)
$7,600 + $8,140
$15,740
2014
$1,643
$6,080 + $9,210
$15,290
2013
$1,643
$6,080 + $9,210
$15,290
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6,000 Sq. Ft.
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Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson Parish
APN
0910005481
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Historical weather
River Ridge, LA • 70123
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in River Ridge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8724 Melrose Ln
$415,521
$13K under list price of $429K
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