242 Water Tank Rd is a 1,072 square foot house on a 0.92 acre lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 06, 2004 for $78,000. Based on Redfin's Ruston data, we estimate the home's value is $84,861.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$79Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$84,861
$6,861 since sold in December 2004$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 59.9% lower than the average sale price ($211K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BARKER
Living Sq. Ft: 1,072
Legal Description: LOTS 1 AND 12 BARKER SUBDIV. AS PER NC-363, RECORDS OF L/P.LA.(FROM L.E.SMITH, 68-199) SUCCN. OF CLYDE D. WILLIAMS (1154-681) (FROM WILLIE MAE WILLIAMS, ET AL) (1167-478)
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 39,999
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: OUTSIDE
Acres: 0.9183
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,072
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln Parish
APN: 9405
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ruston Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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I.A. Lewis School
Public 6 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
Ruston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
73% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$81,000 – $98,000
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