For sale

Price cut: $20K (5/20)

$275,000

197 Baxter Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

2beds

2,446sqft

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Site Build, Residential

Built in 1980

1.23 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$112/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large workshopMulti purpose roomCovered porchStorage shedLarge deckVaulted ceilings

Welcome to 197 Baxter Road, nestled in the Baxter Estates Subdivision on two lots. Located North of Ruston only minutes away from restaurants, shopping and everyday convenience. This home offer 2446 heated square foot of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a multi purpose room. The vaulted ceilings and large windows fills the home with natural light. The wood burning fireplace in the living room creates a cozy space. Outside you will find a large deck, covered porch, 2 car garage, storage shed (new metal roof May 2026) and large workshop.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Description: Floor: Vinyl
Level: First
Area: 306

Bedroom

Description: Floor: Vinyl
Level: First
Area: 182

Kitchen

Description: Floor: Tile
Level: First
Area: 255

Heating

Central

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Windows: Other, Negotiable
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning Stove, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,022
Total interior livable area: 2,446 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Hard Surface Drv., RV Access/Parking
Attached garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch Covered, Enclosed Patio, Open Deck
Fencing: None
Waterfront features: None

Lot

Size: 1.23 Acres
Features: Landscaped, Cleared

Details

Additional structures: Workshop, Shed(s)
Parcel number: 08182153014

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Site Build, Residential

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1980

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Electric Company: Claiborne
Gas: Available, Installed, Gas Company: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public, Electric Company: Greater Ward 1 Wtr
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Baxter Estates

HOA

Has HOA: No
Amenities included: None
Services included: None

Location

Region: Ruston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $112/sqft
Tax assessed value: $206,365
Annual tax amount: $1,074
Date on market: 11/19/2025

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,578/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/20/2026	Price change	$275,000-6.8%$112/sqft
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4/25/2026	Price change	$295,000-1.7%$121/sqft
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4/9/2026	Price change	$300,000-9.1%$123/sqft
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11/19/2025	Listed for sale	$330,000$135/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2021	$1,074 +0.7%	$20,636 +0.8%
2020	$1,067 +2.5%	$20,467
2019	$1,041 -33.1%	$20,467
2018	$1,556 -0.3%	$20,467
2017	$1,561 -0.3%	$20,467
2016	$1,565 +0.6%	--
2015	$1,556 +103%	$18,799 +117.3%
2013	$766 -1.8%	$8,650
2011	$780	$8,650
2010	$780	$8,650

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