159 S Van Ave, Houma, LA 70363
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OFF MARKET

$148,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,215 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

159 S Van Ave, Houma, LA 70363

Est. Refi. Payment $878/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$148K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-3.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$17K (-10.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$25K (+19.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +3% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$150K
July 2026$155K
June 2026$158K
May 2026$145K
April 2026$142K
March 2026$150K
February 2026$145K
January 2026$145K
2025
2024
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2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1419 Acadian Dr, Houma, LA
0.16
Single-Family Home
-
08/11/26
3
2
1,977
225 N Van Ave, Houma, LA
0.34
Single-Family Home
-
10/13/25
3
2
2,143
303 Swan Ave, Houma, LA
0.47
Single-Family Home
-
04/17/26
3
2
1,754
1743 Acadian Dr, Houma, LA
0.48
Single-Family Home
-
03/02/26
3
2
1,745
211 Melody Dr, Houma, LA
0.41
Single-Family Home
-
05/29/26
3
2
1,989
809 May St, Houma, LA
0.06
Single-Family Home
-
04/29/26
2
1
950
1103 Gibb St, Houma, LA
0.31
Single-Family Home
-
06/17/26
3
2
1,270
226 Glenwood Dr, Houma, LA
0.51
Single-Family Home
-
12/22/25
3
2
1,757
127 Patterson St, Houma, LA
0.32
Single-Family Home
-
03/25/26
3
1
1,410
212 Jane Ave, Houma, LA
0.45
Single-Family Home
-
06/09/26
4
3
3,084

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
152 Cleveland St, Houma, LA 70363
0.08
$165,100
3
2
1,900
Off Market
253 Cleveland St, Houma, LA 70363
0.14
$169,600
3
2
1,478
Off Market
265 & B Cleveland St #A, Houma, LA 70363
0.16
$154,800
4
-
1,617
Off Market
107 Merrill Dr, Houma, LA 70363
0.11
$185,000
3
2
1,260
For Sale
226 Agnes St, Houma, LA 70363
0.18
$75,600
2
1
820
Off Market
712 May St, Houma, LA 70363
0.15
$187,500
3
2
1,800
For Sale
1419 Acadian Dr, Houma, LA 70363
0.16
-
3
2
1,977
Recently Sold
119 Allen St, Houma, LA 70363
0.21
-
3
1
1,713
Off Market
310 Merrill Dr, Houma, LA 70363
0.21
-
3
1
1,347
Off Market
335 Cleveland St, Houma, LA 70363
0.27
$241,000
6
3
2,650
Off Market
1406 Acadian Dr, Houma, LA 70363
0.24
$2,091,000
3
-
35,573
Off Market
325 Merrill Dr, Houma, LA 70363
0.26
$144,100
3
1
1,086
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.39 acres
Living Area
2,215 sqft
Price/Sqft
$67
Parking
Garage

About this House

Brand New HVAC added on August 7, 2020. This spacious home is placed on a large Lot on the eastside of Houma. Old wooden floors, beautiful trees and plenty of parking space are some of the features! An additional, spacious den has been newly added with an extra bathroom and laundry room! This one has on old style charm toit!Please make your appt today to tour this home! Priced below appraisal! Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Licensed In The State Of Louisiana!
159 S Van Ave, Houma, LA 70363 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,215 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $125,000 on Feb 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,300, with a rent estimate of $1,703/month.

Home Details for 159 S Van Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 24, 2021
Source: ROAM MLS #157248
Sold
--
Aug 12, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$135,000
Price decreased by 9%
Apr 29, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$149,000
Price decreased by 6%
Feb 17, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$159,000
Price decreased by 6%
Jan 8, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$169,000

Market trends in Houma

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$2.86KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$128
$3MoM
Available listings
374
11MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Houma

At least 296 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Britney Vasquez
    "I see owners of pets, mostly dog owners, walking their pets all the time. It’s a peaceful neighborhood and those types of activities are normal around here. They are pretty responsible pet owners too and always pick up after their fur babies."
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  • Britney Vasquez
    "Commute for me is pretty smooth, little to no traffic involved. It is surrounded by nearby school traffic that I usually miss right before it starts. There is a good conductor of traffic during those times so that helps tremendously. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’m 15 minutes away from work 30 rush hour tops close to downtown! Parade route every other day you would love it!"
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  • Macy Fitch
    "Very close to grocery stores and gas stations. Most spots are safe, but it’s important to be cautious no matter location."
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  • Cheryl Howard Bonvillain
    "Very well nice neighborhood; friendly people, walking distance. ……I drive to and from my destination. "
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  • poole.joelc
    "Very convenient to everything. Close to schools and 5 minute drive to downtown area. Dead end street means no traffic. Neighborhood is friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to the mall and other shopping amenities. Also home to the area's Best school districts"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very friendly neighborhood. Lots of young families and kids have a lot of friends. Crime is very low. Everyone looks out for one another. Very friendly neighbors and community. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been here 5 years and the neighborhood has been great and friendly. great schools on the area and close to everything "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Broadmoor community is in the middle of the Houma and has easy access to pretty much everything in town."
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  • Florencia.cordova
    "It’s the most beautiful place. Wherever you looking, only you need live very happy and relaxing because you living and the great place:"
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  • Stephlap4
    "The neighborhood is very friendly. I’ve lived here almost my whole life and I trust my neighbors. Safe and friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Bianca T.
    "Been here all my life.... it’s a great place to live very laid back but enough to Jerri you entertained without feeling overwhelmed. An hr drive to New Orleans if you need more excitement."
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  • Courtney B.
    "Certain subdivisions are more kid friendly than others. Be careful when looking at homes downtown. They’re nice but not as safe as some other areas. "
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  • Joy R.
    "Older people live down this street. Not many children. Quiet street and it’s dead end so usually only people who live down the street are only ones on the road. "
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  • Tdubois89
    "there are sidewalks for the walks and downtown walking park area friendly neighbors who walk their pups too "
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  • Siera C.
    "Dog friendly as long as they are cleaned up after. No roaming allowed throughout the neighborhoods. "
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  • Msneidramade
    "People walk their dogs everyday, and it’s a great area to do so, however I wish there was a dog park "
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  • Msneidramade
    "There’s no dog park in the area for dog owners to be able to walk their dogs neither like an activity center to be able to do fun things with their dogs"
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  • Tdubois89
    "most people are genuinely friendly even towards the dogs but it isnt good when trash or other things are laying about that could hurt the pups."
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  • Kelsirmarcel
    "We don’t have anything at all in our neighborhood. Some do but not all have things in this area. "
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  • Lnaq61
    "Very safe quiet not a b lot of traffic close to Walmart and Martin Luther king. South land mall is also close by. A lot a restaurants. "
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  • Shavontap
    "My commute is okay! Traffic not bad and i get around well. It’s pretty awesome! I have no problem in the Houma area! "
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  • Bridgette B.
    "Access to public transportation Uber ride sharing is now available. Minimal traffic around town "
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  • CATHERINE O.
    "bbq gatherings and neighborhood watch meetings make our neighborhood special. the latter happens monthly."
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  • Alexaarmond
    "everyone jogs in the area and is very nice and neighborly. Trick or treating is pretty nice because everyone comes out to celebrate and the local elementary school is a very good school for children. "
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  • Bayoumama06
    "Love Houma people are the friendliest food delicious and lifestyle is always full of surprises. If you love being in sync with nature: fishing hunting playing sports or eating delicious food. You will love it here. "
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  • BB
    "We have lived here for 14 years. Great place to raise a family. Very safe for kids and pets. Traffic is very light in neighborhood."
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  • Kennedysvapeshop
    "We have a cook out for gumbo crawfish and the events we have are fairs we hold basketball and football tournaments "
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  • R S
    "We have a neighborhood Facebook and everyone on there complains about dogs being anywhere and doing anything on or off their property."
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  • Misstar1998
    "There are many stores and a gym in walking distance in my neighborhood. There are also some friendly people where i live but there are also alot of racism which lead to police getting for no reason."
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  • Kyle B.
    "It’s quite and safe also there isn’t a lot of traffic but there are a good bit of kids I guess it’s because of the entry and exit "
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  • Mamapellegrin
    "We’ve got a very nice park and school. We are close to the mall, supermarkets and other shops. Very conveniently located. "
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Frequently asked questions about 159 S Van Ave

  • What is 159 S Van Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 S Van Ave in Houma, LA is $148,300.
  • What is the price history for 159 S Van Ave?
    159 S Van Ave in Houma, LA last sold in February 2021.
  • Is Houma a buyer's or seller's market?
    Houma is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Houma?
    The median sale price in Houma is $185K. That is up $2.86K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 S Van Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 S Van Ave in Houma, LA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 159 S Van Ave?
    The lot at 159 S Van Ave in Houma, LA is about 0.39 acres (17,102 sq ft).

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