Lincoln Parish property record for 537 Melton Dr, Ruston, LA 71270 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
| Square Footage | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage | 504 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,482.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 24183227010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,208 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 368 sqft Porch |
| Street Address | 537 MELTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71270-3455 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT #10 RESUBD OF BLKS 6 7 8 & 9 HERITAGE SQ SUBD (FROM PAUL M HOGAN ET UX) (727-300) (E-38294) (0100234030) (FROM JEFFREY A |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE SQUARE RUSUBD BLKS 6 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN LA |
| Minor Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Lincoln Parish records · APN 24183227010
Assessment roll updated February 3, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 MELTON DR, RUSTON, LA 71270-3455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2026227397 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN LA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 537 MELTON DR, RUSTON, LA 71270-3455 |
| Document Number | 0000227397 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026227397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000227401, |
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| Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026227401 |
| Name | PLANTERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.3% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Lincoln Parish records · Assessment roll updated February 3, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Municipality | Ruston City |
| Unified School District | Lincoln Parish School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,482.00 (+7.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,372 (+11.96%) Land $1,320 Building $16,052 | $173,716 (+11.96%) Land $13,200 Building $160,516 |
| 2023 | $1,378.00 | $15,516 Land $1,018 Building $14,498 | $155,157 Land $10,175 Building $144,982 |
537 Melton Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Lincoln Parish (22061C), updated November 9, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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