The James Place is one of the most unique properties in North Central Louisiana and specifically in Ruston, LA. When you enter the property on it’s private drive, you will notice the meticulous care and love that has been poured into this place. The original owner of this property spared no expense in developing this property and home into a premier residential property with large acreage, full of recreational opportunities, as well as having the upside of future additional residential development built-in. This type of property is not the type that words can truly describe. To appreciate this property, the future buyer must come see it to believe it. It has it all, 4000 square foot custom home designed for entertaining and family gatherings, fishing pond with dock, well maintained workshop and equipment storage, highly mainatained roads and grounds, and so much more.The property is in a great area for whitetail deer hunting, turkey hunting and also has some pine timber plantation on the backside of the property that will provide future income as well. Best part of all, is that you have all of this and your are on the north boundary of the Ruston city limits. You are 5-10 minutes from everything Ruston, LA has to offer from La Tech to Downtown to Squire Creek and beyond. This property will be available to show by private appointment only.
Lot/land
$2,175,000
600 Jefferson Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
4beds
83Acres
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in ----
83 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$544/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pine timber plantationPrivate driveLarge acreageFishing pond with dock
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 26, 2025 at 11:35pm
Listed by:
Hunter Smith,
United Country - Southern Stat
Source: NELAR,MLS#: 214933
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Floor: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 400
Bedroom
- Description: Floor: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 256
Bedroom 1
- Description: Floor: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 256
Bedroom 2
- Description: Floor: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
Kitchen
- Description: Floor: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 400
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Washer, Dryer, Double Oven, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Shades, Curtains, Drapes, Rods, Negotiable
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,800
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Hard Surface Drv., Gravel, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Access
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch Open, Porch Covered, Open Patio, Covered Patio, Open Deck
- Exterior features: Pier, Rain Gutters
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Pond, Creek
Lot
- Size: 83 Acres
- Features: Sprinkler System, Fountains, Outdoor Lighting, Water Garden, Professional Landscaping, Irregular Lot, Wooded, Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Shed(s), Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 02183000002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric Company: City of Ruston
- Gas: Natural Gas, Gas Company: Centerpoint
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public, Electric Company: City of Ruston
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
- Subdivision: None/Metes And Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Ruston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $544/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $24,463
- Annual tax amount: $195
- Date on market: 6/3/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,467/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $2,175,000-24.9%$544/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$724/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195 -54.3% | $2,446 -52.8% |
| 2023 | $427 -0.5% | $5,181 |
| 2022 | $430 +8.7% | $5,181 |
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Neighborhood: 71270
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGlen View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Ruston Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Ruston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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