Google street view image for 831 Melissa St, Ruston, LA 71270

OFF MARKET

$221,695

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2 ba

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1,456

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831 Melissa St, Ruston, LA 71270

About this home

831 Melissa St is a 1,456 square foot house on a 6,541 square foot lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ruston data, we estimate the home's value is $221,695.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

6,541 sq ftLot Size

$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$221,695

$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.2% higher than the average sale price ($207K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 29, 2026
$285,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,672 sq ft
1107 Rita, Ruston, LA 71270
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$242,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,120 sq ft
212 E Texas, Ruston, LA 71270
SOLD SEP 5, 2025
$49,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,156 sq ft
904 E California Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$250,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
215 E Arizona, Ruston, LA 71270

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Market trends in 71270, LA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$280K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

108

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$280,000
3 beds2 baths1,926 sq ft
715 Stable Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
$257,900
3 beds2 baths2,054 sq ft
3105 Lakeview Pl, Ruston, LA 71270
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Sale history for 831 Melissa St

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,345

$1,800 + $13,959

$15,759

2024

$1,345 (+8.1%)

$1,800 + $13,959

$15,759

2023

$1,244 (−0.5%)

$1,388 + $12,608

$13,996

2022

$1,250 (+8.0%)

$1,388 + $12,608

$13,996

2021

$1,157 (+14.2%)

$1,388 + $12,608

$13,996

2020

$1,014 (+2.4%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2019

$990 (+2.8%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2018

$963 (−0.3%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2017

$966 (+0.4%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2016

$962 (+1.3%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2014

$950

$1,455 + $9,536

$10,991

Tax history for 831 Melissa St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,345

$1,800 + $13,959

$15,759

2024

$1,345 (+8.1%)

$1,800 + $13,959

$15,759

2023

$1,244 (−0.5%)

$1,388 + $12,608

$13,996

2022

$1,250 (+8.0%)

$1,388 + $12,608

$13,996

2021

$1,157 (+14.2%)

$1,388 + $12,608

$13,996

2020

$1,014 (+2.4%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2019

$990 (+2.8%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2018

$963 (−0.3%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2017

$966 (+0.4%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2016

$962 (+1.3%)

$1,388 + $10,807

$12,195

2014

$950

$1,455 + $9,536

$10,991

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Sep 23, 2019 • Final

Residential

Grading

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Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HERITAGE SQUARE UNIT II
Living Sq. Ft: 1,456
Legal Description: LOT #14, UNIT 2, HERITAGE SQ. A RESUBD. OF PORT. OF BLK 6 AND BLK. 8, WEST ACRES SUBD., BEING LOC. IN THE E. 1/2 OF NW OF SEC. 24-18-3. (FROM HOGAN DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.) (742-335) (0100437620) COMM. PROP. SETTLEMENT: LINDA R. W. BUTLER CONV. HER INT. TO GEORGE M. BUTLER (862-158)

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,541
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: RUSTON
Acres: 0.1502
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,541 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln Parish
APN: 850

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Ruston Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

I.A. Lewis School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

Ruston High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

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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

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, 21 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

Ruston, LA • 71270

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$211,000 – $255,000

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New listings for sale in 71270

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Home values near 831 Melissa St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
820 Melissa Street, Ruston, LA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 915 Sq. Ft.	$138,964
842 Melissa Street, Ruston, LA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$209,687

Address	Redfin Estimate
818 Melissa Street, Ruston, LA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1062 Sq. Ft.	$176,090
822 Melissa Street, Ruston, LA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$190,117

Address	Redfin Estimate
835 Melissa Street, Ruston, LA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1192 Sq. Ft.	$209,086
827 Melissa Street, Ruston, LA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$207,122

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