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 242 Trace Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA is $260,300 .

What is the price history for 242 Trace Dr?

242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA last sold in April 2015.

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 .

Does 242 Trace Dr have laundry facilities?

Yes, 242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA has laundry facilities.

How big is the lot at 242 Trace Dr?

The lot at 242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA is about 0.66 acres (28,749 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$260,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft (on 0.66 acres)

242 Trace Dr, Ruston, LA 71270

Est. Refi. Payment $1,587/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$260K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.3%)

Since last sale

$82K (+46.1%)

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 +50% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$260K
August 2026	$261K
July 2026	$267K
June 2026	$269K
May 2026	$268K
April 2026	$263K
March 2026	$262K
February 2026	$256K
January 2026	$252K
2025
December 2025	$253K
November 2025	$256K
October 2025	$254K
September 2025	$257K
August 2025	$258K
July 2025	$262K
June 2025	$245K
May 2025	$243K
April 2025	$243K
March 2025	$237K
February 2025	$236K
January 2025	$232K
2024
December 2024	$232K
November 2024	$236K
October 2024	$225K
September 2024	$228K
August 2024	$226K
July 2024	$232K
June 2024	$236K
May 2024	$234K
April 2024	$233K
March 2024	$234K
February 2024	$226K
January 2024	$226K
2023
December 2023	$225K
November 2023	$225K
October 2023	$227K
September 2023	$231K
August 2023	$229K
July 2023	$231K
June 2023	$230K
May 2023	$230K
April 2023	$227K
March 2023	$227K
February 2023	$227K
January 2023	$228K
2022
December 2022	$230K
November 2022	$233K
October 2022	$234K
September 2022	$237K
August 2022	$239K
July 2022	$239K
June 2022	$238K
May 2022	$237K
April 2022	$234K
March 2022	$231K
February 2022	$226K
January 2022	$225K
2021
December 2021	$222K
November 2021	$223K
October 2021	$223K
September 2021	$223K
August 2021	$222K
July 2021	$220K
June 2021	$220K
May 2021	$218K
April 2021	$216K
March 2021	$207K
February 2021	$205K
January 2021	$203K
2020
December 2020	$204K
November 2020	$205K
October 2020	$206K
September 2020	$199K
August 2020	$204K
July 2020	$203K
June 2020	$203K
May 2020	$206K
April 2020	$205K
March 2020	$205K
February 2020	$204K
January 2020	$204K
2019
December 2019	$202K
November 2019	$202K
October 2019	$202K
September 2019	$203K
August 2019	$202K
July 2019	$201K
June 2019	$203K
May 2019	$201K
April 2019	$198K
March 2019	$198K
February 2019	$199K
January 2019	$196K
2018
December 2018	$199K
November 2018	$198K
October 2018	$198K
September 2018	$196K
August 2018	$195K
July 2018	$193K
June 2018	$193K
May 2018	$193K
April 2018	$192K
March 2018	$193K
February 2018	$193K
January 2018	$191K
2017
December 2017	$181K
November 2017	$186K
October 2017	$185K
September 2017	$186K
August 2017	$189K
July 2017	$186K
June 2017	$185K
May 2017	$184K
April 2017	$182K
March 2017	$180K
February 2017	$178K
January 2017	$176K
2016
December 2016	$176K
November 2016	$173K
October 2016	$173K
September 2016	$173K

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
159 Belmont Blvd, Ruston, LA	0.83	Single-Family Home	-	05/27/26	3	2	1,640

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
149 Wesley Dr, Ruston, LA 71270	1.35	$258,200	Studio	2	1,642	Off Market
211 Road Camp Rd, Ruston, LA 71270	0.93	-	-	-	-	Off Market
7236 Highway 80, Ruston, LA 71270	7.24	$96,100	Studio	1	780	Off Market
468 Burgessville Rd, Ruston, LA 71270	0.13	$296,100	Studio	2	1,988	Off Market
162 Cockerham Ln, Ruston, LA 71270	0.52	$106,200	Studio	2	1,008	Off Market
228 Road Camp Rd, Ruston, LA 71270	0.84	$131,100	Studio	2	980	Off Market
625 Burgessville Rd, Ruston, LA 71270	0.35	$380,300	3	2	2,250	Off Market
3636 Highway 818, Ruston, LA 71270	7.49	-	Studio	2	1,398	Off Market
403 Heard Rd, Ruston, LA 71270	7.95	-	Studio	3	2,002	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1977

0.66 acre lot

1,800 sqft

$145/sqft

Garage

About this House

Traditional 1,800 Sq. Ft. Brick Home in Quiet, Family Friendly Neighborhood Close to City Limits. Country living close to town.

Garage 400 Sq Ft. Porch 48 Sq Ft.
Patio 192 Sq Ft. Deck 120 Sq Ft.

242 Trace Dr, Ruston, LA 71270 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1977. It was last sold on Apr 14, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $260,300, with a rent estimate of $1,881/month.

Home Details for 242 Trace Dr

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details Additional StorageAtticTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, PantryStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowave
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: SlabPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.66 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Apr 14, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Feb 15, 2015 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$181,000
May 11, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,057	$248,613

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Market trends in Ruston

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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 242 Trace Dr

What is 242 Trace Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA is $260,300.
What is the price history for 242 Trace Dr?
242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA last sold in April 2015.
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.
Does 242 Trace Dr have laundry facilities?
Yes, 242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA has laundry facilities.
How big is the lot at 242 Trace Dr?
The lot at 242 Trace Dr in Ruston, LA is about 0.66 acres (28,749 sq ft).