For sale

Price cut: $11K (8/5)

$249,000

54097 Sweetwater Rd, Independence, LA 70443

3beds

1,508sqft

$1,629/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1996

7.5 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$165/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Scenic pondPeaceful country settingSolid constructionBrick home

Located in Independence, this property offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy rural living with room to grow. Set on approximately 7.5 acres, this brick home is surrounded by a peaceful country setting, complete with a scenic pond that adds to the property’s charm. With solid construction and plenty of land, this property is ideal for those looking to invest, renovate, or create a personalized retreat. Situated in Flood Zone X.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Primary bedroom

Features: En Suite Bath
Level: First
Area: 198.72
Width: 14.4

Bedroom 1

Level: First
Area: 107
Width: 10

Bedroom 2

Level: First
Area: 125.4
Dimensions: 11 x 11.4

Primary bathroom

Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: First
Area: 157.38
Width: 12.9

Bathroom 1

Level: First
Area: 40.81

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 192.57

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 157.7

Living room

Level: First
Area: 312.12

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,508
Total interior livable area: 1,508 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: 2 Cars Park, Carport
Has carport: Yes

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 7.5 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 2883406
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Brick Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Foundation: Slab

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1996

Utilities & green energy

Gas: None
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Individual Water/Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Rural Tract (no Subd)

Location

Region: Independence

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $165/sqft
Tax assessed value: $124,350
Annual tax amount: $897
Price range: $249K - $249K
Date on market: 5/8/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FMHA/Rural Dev,VA Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2026	Price change	$249,000-4.2%$165/sqft
Source: ROAM MLS #2026008496 Report a problem
7/11/2026	Price change	$260,000-7.1%$172/sqft
Source: ROAM MLS #2026008496 Report a problem
7/1/2026	Price change	$280,000-3.4%$186/sqft
Source: ROAM MLS #2026008496 Report a problem
5/8/2026	Listed for sale	$290,000$192/sqft
Source: ROAM MLS #2026008496 Report a problem
10/31/2007	Sold	--
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$897 +0.6%	$12,434
2024	$892 0%	$12,434 +0.5%
2023	$892	$12,366
2022	$892	$12,366
2021	$892 0%	$12,366
2020	$892 +1.5%	$12,366 +1.5%
2019	$879 0%	$12,179
2018	$879 -0.1%	$12,179
2017	$880	$12,179
2016	$880	$12,179 -1.5%
2015	$880 -1.4%	$12,366
2014	$892	$12,366
2013	$892	$12,366
2012	$892 -1.9%	$12,366 -1.9%
2011	$910 -0.3%	$12,610
2010	$913	$12,610
2009	$913	$12,610
2008	$913 +202.1%	$12,610 +8%
2007	$302	$11,674
2006	$302	$11,674
2005	--	$11,674
2004	--	$11,674 +16.3%
2003	--	$10,042
2002	--	$10,042
2001	--	$10,042