Lincoln Parish property record for 517 Melton Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jul 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $1,267 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24183227005 |
| Primary APN | 24183227005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Street Address | 517 MELTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71270-3455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 RESUBD OF BLKS 6 7 8 & 9 HERITAGE SQ SUBD (FROM PAUL M HOGAN ET UX) (729-87) (E-38524) (0100234030) (FROM ILA BL |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE SQUARE RUSUBD BLKS 6 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Lincoln Parish records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4106 PURDUE ST # B, B, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | E52930 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lincoln Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| 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 | $1,267.00 (+8.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,847 (+12.68%) Land $1,800 Building $13,047 | $148,466 (+12.68%) Land $18,000 Building $130,466 |
| 2023 | $1,170.00 | $13,176 Land $1,388 Building $11,788 | $131,757 Land $13,875 Building $117,882 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 9, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 270 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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