Is a car needed in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say car is needed

Is Ruston, LA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Does Ruston, LA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say there's holiday spirit

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's quiet

Do kids play outside in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Ruston, LA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say there are sidewalks

Do residents of Ruston, LA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Ruston, LA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Ruston, LA?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there are community events

Is Ruston, LA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 221 Cotton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 221 Cotton Ave in Ruston, LA is $70,600 .

What is the price history for 221 Cotton Ave?

221 Cotton Ave in Ruston, LA last sold in February 2026.

Is Ruston a buyer's or seller's market?

Ruston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Ruston?

Residents describe Ruston, LA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ruston, LA .

How big is the lot at 221 Cotton Ave?

The lot at 221 Cotton Ave in Ruston, LA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

SOLD

FEB 24, 2026

$70,600

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
900 sqft

221 Cotton Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$70.6K

Since last month

$200 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$13K (+23%)

Since last sale

$600 (+0.9%)

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 +155% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$71K
August 2026	$70K
July 2026	$70K
June 2026	$70K
May 2026	$71K
April 2026	$70K
2025
April 2025	$57K
March 2025	$58K
February 2025	$55K
January 2025	$56K
2024
December 2024	$63K
November 2024	$63K
2021
June 2021	$34K
May 2021	$31K
April 2021	$31K
March 2021	$32K
February 2021	$34K
January 2021	$35K
2020
December 2020	$35K
November 2020	$33K
October 2020	$31K
September 2020	$32K
August 2020	$31K
July 2020	$33K
June 2020	$35K
May 2020	$32K
April 2020	$31K
March 2020	$32K
February 2020	$32K
January 2020	$31K
2019
December 2019	$32K
November 2019	$31K
October 2019	$28K
September 2019	$28K
August 2019	$31K
July 2019	$31K
June 2019	$31K
May 2019	$31K
April 2019	$30K
March 2019	$27K
February 2019	$29K
January 2019	$27K
2018
December 2018	$27K
November 2018	$27K
October 2018	$27K
September 2018	$29K
August 2018	$28K
July 2018	$29K
June 2018	$27K
May 2018	$29K
April 2018	$26K
March 2018	$26K
February 2018	$29K
January 2018	$29K
2017
December 2017	$29K
November 2017	$29K
October 2017	$28K
September 2017	$28K
August 2017	$29K
July 2017	$30K
June 2017	$31K
May 2017	$28K
April 2017	$28K
March 2017	$28K
February 2017	$26K
January 2017	$28K
2016
December 2016	$28K
November 2016	$28K
October 2016	$27K
September 2016	$28K

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
225 Cotton Ave, Ruston, LA	0.03	Single-Family Home	-	11/07/25		2	1,422
1200 Arlington St, Ruston, LA	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	02/20/26	2	1	1,044
306 E Line Ave, Ruston, LA	0.67	Single-Family Home	-	02/19/26		1	800

Home facts updated by county records

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
513 N Homer St, Ruston, LA 71270	1.33	$231,400	5	-	-	Off Market
1502 Mimosa Dr, Ruston, LA 71270	2.56	$212,400	3	2	1,768	Off Market
408 Lincoln Ave, Ruston, LA 71270	0.20	$90,800	Studio	1	616	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1961

900 sqft

$78/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 221 Cotton Ave, Ruston, LA. 221 Cotton Ave is in Ruston, LA and in ZIP code 71270. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 900 sqft of floor space. The last sold price per dimension was $78/sqft. This property has a lot size of 7405 sqft and was built in 1961.

221 Cotton Ave, Ruston, LA 71270 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home built in 1961. It was last sold on Feb 24, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $70,600, with a rent estimate of $827/month.

Home Details for 221 Cotton Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $78/sqft

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 24, 2026 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$269	$31,535

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Market trends in Ruston

Last updated August 2026

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What Locals Say about Ruston

At least 125 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say car is needed
76 % Say it's dog friendly
73 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say parking is easy
68 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say it's quiet
51 % Say kids play outside
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
48 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say people would walk alone at night
41 % Say streets are well-lit
35 % Say there are sidewalks
32 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
29 % Say there are community events
27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Victoria huckaby
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2y ago
"Ruston is an amazing place to live. I moved here 2 years ago and don’t ever want to go back to my hometown. People here are amazing"
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Victoria huckaby
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2y ago
"I love Ruston. I have been here a year and a half and everyone is so nice. I’m here to stay. Cant wait to try and do all the things"
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Vskatz
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2y ago
"Upscale small town that is very safe. Good restaurants, low crime and decent weather make it a safe place for families "
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Jennifermamon14
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6y ago
"There are not many sidewalks. There is a vet nearby. We don’t have a dog so I m not sure what a dog owner would it would not like. "
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Lillie W. .
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6y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 6 months and love it. People are friendly. High school is great (School Performance Score 105.4 A). "
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Brittany D.
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6y ago
"The lack of dog parks. There aren’t many places to take your dog for excessive or play time. Also walking dogs in the sidewalk is also sketchy. Some of the sidewalks end at random points. "
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Bert71268
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6y ago
"Great place to raise your children. Ruston has a great new parks & recreation center. Louisiana Tech has multiple activities for children. "
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Kathrynturner1960
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6y ago
"Quite street no problems no speeding car going down the street the kids can play with neighbors kids. "
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Katie H.
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7y ago
"I can get anywhere in Ruston within 15 min. It’s a small town that is steadily growing with more things to do and more shopping. "
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Avery Smith
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7y ago
"Good neighborhood, I’ve been in Ruston for about two and a half years. It’s a lot of college kids but parties aren’t rampant like you would think, they mostly happen in fraternity houses. Where I live is quiet and nice, with a lot of new construction. Roads are pretty bad but other than that it’s a nice place to live."
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Kadencepasson
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7y ago
"My neighborhood is very quite and quaint and is an amazing place for small families and new college students "
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Chastity S. B.
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7y ago
"College is the only thing I love about the city when I come to Ruston Grambling State University. The people here are amazing."
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Lacywaskom
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8y ago
"How friendly everyone is. They are always waving and saying hi, and keeping up with everyone’s lives. I know my house is safe if I’m not home because someone would tell me if something were to happen. I love this community, I hope to never leave it "
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Vskatz
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8y ago
"I’ve lived here for 5 years and love this town. The mayor is very involved in moving Ruston forward. Very family oriented small town. "
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Dekourtney D.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for. long time I know all of my neighbors and we are all very close ..we pays close attention and pay attention to all strange activity that goes on around us"
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Mary M.
12y ago
"This small neighborhood of custom homes offers a variety of architecture styles, large lots, mature trees - all inside the city limits, which means city utilities and convenience. Sidewalks make walking easy and friendly neighbors make it fun. Lovely place to live!"
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Frequently asked questions about 221 Cotton Ave

What is 221 Cotton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 221 Cotton Ave in Ruston, LA is $70,600.
What is the price history for 221 Cotton Ave?
221 Cotton Ave in Ruston, LA last sold in February 2026.
Is Ruston a buyer's or seller's market?
Ruston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Ruston?
Residents describe Ruston, LA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ruston, LA.
How big is the lot at 221 Cotton Ave?
The lot at 221 Cotton Ave in Ruston, LA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).