For sale

$239,900

Est. $1,533/mo —

•

2,030

sq ft

196 Houston Dr, Simsboro, LA 71275

About this home

This is true Country living in the city! Beautiful, complete remodeled home including a new metal roof on a large almost 1 acre lot! And located in one of the best areas of Simsboro! This home is conveniently located approximately 12 miles from Ruston! Pull up under your garage and step inside! Inside a nice open floor plan with a large living room area and kitchen all in one space! Right off of that as another huge living room/den with a fireplace that could also be a third bedroom easily. Off of the kitchen there’s a nice size primary bedroom with a huge primary bath and a walk-in closet! Step out back and as they say, let the world go by… With nothing but trees and an open field behind you, you will feel right home! Also, there’s a storage building for all your storage needs! Search your appointment come check it out and today’s prices. This will be a bargain!

Single-familyProperty Type

$118Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ryan Hawthorne • French Realty, LLC

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 08:37pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:NELABOR #220207

Payment calculator

$1,533 per month

Principal and interest$1,276

Property taxes

$108

HOA dues

Home insurance

$150

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Simsboro High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

196 Houston Dr · $239,900

Strong offer

$240K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $240K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Ceiling fans
Double-pane windows
Living room fireplace
Dishwasher
Electric water heater

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (both on the main level)

Kitchen
Dishwasher

Laundry & utility
Electric water heater

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 196 Houston Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,294

$850 + $14,303

$15,153

2024

$1,294 (+11.0%)

$850 + $14,303

$15,153

2023

$1,166 (+99.1%)

$782 + $12,371

$13,153

2022

$585 (+0.9%)

$782 + $5,869

$6,651

2021

$580 (−0.8%)

$782 + $5,869

$6,651

2020

$585 (−4.7%)

$782 + $5,869

$6,651

2019

$613 (+2.0%)

$782 + $6,288

$7,070

2018

$601 (−0.2%)

$782 + $6,288

$7,070

2017

$603 (−0.2%)

$782 + $6,288

$7,070

2016

$604 (−16.1%)

$782 + $6,288

$7,070

2014

$720

$646 + $7,260

$7,906

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.68 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,040

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,040

Year built

2010

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lincoln Parish

APN

12114

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 110° 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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Historical weather

Simsboro, LA • 71275

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

87/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 196 Houston Dr

$234,108

$5,792 under list price of $240K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $140K to $415K.

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$52/sq ft
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$415,000 Last sold price
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Rental earnings

Est. $2,630 per month, based on comparable rentals

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