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$85,000

Est. $551/mo —

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559

sq ft

828 Ponder St, Ruston, LA 71270

About this home

Great location near Louisiana Tech University! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an affordable opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor looking to add a rental property to their portfolio. The efficient layout features two bedrooms connected by a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom and shared closet space, making the home easy to maintain and functional for its size. Conveniently located near LA Tech, this property offers excellent potential for student rental housing. Whether you're looking for an affordable place to call home or a property with investment potential, 828 Ponder St is a great opportunity in Ruston.

Single-familyProperty Type

$152Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Holli Hayslip • French Realty, LLC

Listing updated: Aug 28, 2026 at 01:32pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

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$551 per month

Principal and interest$447

Property taxes

$35

HOA dues

Home insurance

$69

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ruston Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

I.A. Lewis School

Public 6 • Assigned • 2.2mi

4/10

Ruston High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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Market insights

828 Ponder St · $85,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 38 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $264,298. (211% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)

Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (on the main level)

Kitchen
Gas water heater (appliance listed as 'Other')

Laundry & utility
No dedicated laundry appliance info provided

Flooring
No flooring details provided

Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Ceiling fan(s) and electric cooling

Sale and tax history for 828 Ponder St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$419

$1,305 + $3,607

$4,912

2024

$419 (−9.4%)

$1,305 + $3,607

$4,912

2023

$463 (−0.5%)

$1,668 + $3,542

$5,210

2022

$465 (+8.0%)

$1,668 + $3,542

$5,210

2021

$431 (+10.6%)

$1,668 + $3,542

$5,210

2020

$389 (+2.4%)

$1,668 + $3,017

$4,685

2019

$380 (+2.8%)

$1,668 + $3,017

$4,685

2018

$370 (−0.3%)

$1,668 + $3,017

$4,685

2017

$371 (+0.6%)

$1,668 + $3,017

$4,685

2016

$369 (−5.9%)

$1,668 + $3,017

$4,685

2014

$392

$1,653 + $2,886

$4,539

Public record

Beds

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Baths

Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

624

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

624

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lincoln Parish

APN

4958

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 111° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

73% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Ruston, LA • 71270

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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