Lincoln Parish property record for 217 W Carolina Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23183921C04 |
| Primary APN | 23183921C04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,035 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 645 sqft |
| Street Address | 217 W CAROLINA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71270-3828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STARTING AT NW/C OF LOT 4 BLK 21 OF RUSTON LA AS PER C/C L/P LA TH RUN E 70' W 70' N 75' TO POB (FROM OTIS A TRUSSELL JR) |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSTON BLKS |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 960401 |
217 W Carolina Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lincoln Parish records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 W CAROLINA AVE, RUSTON, LA 71270-3828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Contract Sale, Transfer |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026227516 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN LA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 217 W CAROLINA AVE, RUSTON, LA 71270-3828 |
| Document Number | 0000227516 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026227516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN LA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 W CAROLINA AVE, RUSTON, LA 71270-3828 |
| Document Number | 0000199506 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 199506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3707 DEBORAH DR, MONROE, LA 71201-2109 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 W Carolina Ave was $1,058 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lincoln Parish assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Municipality | Ruston City |
| Unified School District | Lincoln Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,058.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,399 Land $720 Building $11,679 | $123,990 Land $7,200 Building $116,790 |
| 2023 | $831.00 (+22.21%) | $9,353 (+22.84%) Land $1,200 Building $8,153 | $93,531 (+22.84%) Land $12,000 Building $81,531 |
| 2022 | $680.00 | $7,614 Land $1,200 Building $6,414 | $76,139 Land $12,000 Building $64,139 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 217 W Carolina Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 9, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 217 W Carolina Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM serves 22,468 people · EPA ID LA1061017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Right Fiber Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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