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196 Houston Dr, Simsboro, LA, 71275

2beds
2baths
2,030sqft
$239,900
$118price/sqft
$1,522/moest. monthly cost
$60,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

This is true Country living in the city! Beautiful, complete remodeled home including a new metal roof on a large almost 1 acre lot! And located in one of the best areas of Simsboro! This home is conveniently located approximately 12 miles from Ruston! Pull up under your garage and step inside! Inside a nice open floor plan with a large living room area and kitchen all in one space! Right off of that as another huge living room/den with a fireplace that could also be a third bedroom easily. Off of the kitchen there’s a nice size primary bedroom with a huge primary bath and a walk-in closet! Step out back and as they say, let the world go by… With nothing but trees and an open field behind you, you will feel right home! Also, there’s a storage building for all your storage needs! Search your appointment come check it out and today’s prices. This will be a bargain!

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Simsboro High SchoolGrades PK-120.6 mi

Construction

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater

Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 121

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows,None
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,030
  • Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 196

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 196

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 20184000030

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Porch Covered
  • Fencing: None
  • Waterfront features: None

Lot

  • Features: Landscaped,Irregular Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage,Carport
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Carport: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormVery High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Heat Wave
Tornado
Hail
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,213$14,556
Home Insurance *$65$780
Property Taxes $91$1,092
Electricity $153$1,841
Total$1,522$18,264
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$52,182/yr
40% on housing$45,660/yr
45% on housing$40,586/yr

Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 151,075Commercial: 10,572
Total Premiums$518.28M
Total Exposure$41.71B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.4%
11.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.4%
-3.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$118This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 71275$101
Lincoln Parish$152

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 71275$232
Lincoln Parish$140

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-22Listed for sale$239,900
2008-04-22Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentRyan Hawthorne
BrokerageFrench Realty, LLC

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