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1601 Saint John Ave, Ruston, LA, 71270

3beds
2baths
1,745sqft
$240,000
$138price/sqft
$1,664/moest. monthly cost
$66,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Fantastic home in a central location near Louisiana Tech University, offering strong potential for both homeowners and investors. The layout features two separate living areas, providing flexibility for everyday living, entertaining, or adaptable use. The property includes a spacious backyard with mature trees, creating an inviting outdoor setting. With its location and functional design, this home presents an excellent opportunity for a primary residence or an investment property. Schedule your private showing with a real estate professional today.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
14
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
I.A. Lewis SchoolGrades 61.4 mi
8/10
Ruston High SchoolGrades 9-122.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1977

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick Veneer

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Site Build,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Washer/Dryer Connect

Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 144

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 144

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Other
  • Window features: Single Pane,All Stay
  • Fireplace features: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,388
  • Total interior livable area: 1,745 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 130

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 144

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 27183112106

Features

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

Lot

  • Features: Corner Lot,Irregular Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Hard Surface Drv.
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • 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
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Tornado
Heat Wave
Lightning
Hail
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
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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 *$212$2,544
Property Taxes $92$1,104
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$1,664$19,968
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$57,051/yr
40% on housing$49,920/yr
45% on housing$44,373/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

$138This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 71270$145
Lincoln Parish$152

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 71270$143
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
2026-05-04Listed for sale$240,000
2020-08-26Listing removed$165,500
2020-08-26Listed for sale$165,500
2020-08-24Sold--
2020-07-16Pending sale$165,500
2020-07-14Listed for sale$165,500
2018-05-23Sold--
2018-04-23Listed for sale$159,500
2013-02-08Listing removed$1,100
2013-01-05Price change$1,100
2012-12-21Listed for rent$1,200
2012-12-20Sold--
2012-10-05Listed for sale$106,080
2012-10-03Sold--
2012-08-04Listed for sale$106,080
2005-08-16Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentCourtney Cooper
BrokerageCourtney L. Cooper Real Estate LLC

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