Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1960 located within walking distance of downtown Ruston and Louisiana Tech campus. This unique property features beautiful original hardwood floors, including a special section reclaimed from the Louisiana Tech basketball court. The home offers a spacious living room, a screened-in porch perfect for relaxing, and a large backyard on a 0.57-acre lot with potential for additional investment or building opportunities. The primary suite includes a garden tub and a double-head shower for a spa-like feel. Outside, you’ll find extra parking space and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. With its character, history, and large lot, this property offers excellent potential for homeowners or investors alike. Plenty of room to build another house or duplex. Currently being rented for $1,800 per month.
Pending
Price cut: $8K (3/17)
$242,000
212 E Texas Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
3beds
2,120sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.57 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Extra parking spaceLarge lotBeautiful original hardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2026 at 08:56pm
Listed by:
Christopher Clark 0995716794 318-746-0011,
Diamond Realty & Associates 318-746-0011,
Jenny Clark 0995717910 318-773-2817,
Diamond Realty & Associates
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21200042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Central Vacuum, Cable TV
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,120 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Oversized
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2418391602A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Subdivision: Ruston Blks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ruston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $114/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,881
- Annual tax amount: $912
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,030/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Pending sale | $242,000$114/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Price change | $242,000-3.2%$114/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$118/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800+20%$1/sqft |
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| 9/14/2024 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/14/2024 | Price change | $1,500-6.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/31/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,600+6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/29/2019 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 12/5/2014 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $912 -30.2% | $10,688 -27.3% |
| 2023 | $1,307 -0.5% | $14,711 |
| 2022 | $1,314 +8% | $14,711 |
| 2021 | $1,216 +12.3% | $14,711 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $1,083 +2.4% | $13,032 |
| 2019 | $1,058 +14.6% | $13,032 |
| 2018 | $923 -10.6% | $13,032 |
| 2017 | $1,032 +0.4% | $13,032 |
| 2016 | $1,028 -4.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,075 +17% | $12,517 +18.8% |
| 2013 | $919 +18% | $10,533 +20.5% |
| 2011 | $778 | $8,739 |
| 2010 | $778 | $8,739 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,349/mo
Principal & interest
$1248
Property taxes
$101
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 71270
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10I.A. Lewis SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Ruston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Cypress Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Louisiana
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Local experts in 71270
- Louisiana
- Lincoln Parish
- Ruston
- 71270
- 212 E Texas Ave





