305 E Merry Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
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305 E Merry Ave
Hammond, LA 70403

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,816 sqft

$295,000

Est. Mortgage $1,697/mo*
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$295,000

Est. Mortgage $1,697/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,816 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 88% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Price/Sqft
$162
Climate Control
Central & Central Air, Attic Fan
Listed
11 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 305 E Merry Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH FROM 12-2. Beautifully renovated, this charming two-story home offers the perfect blend of historic architecture, modern finishes, and flexible living space. Inside, you’ll find gorgeous hardwood floors, a bright updated kitchen with quartz countertops and gas stove, beautifully renovated baths, and a tankless hot water heater. A separate guest cottage provides endless possibilities for guests, a home office, studio, or additional living space. Located in Hammond’s historic downtown district, just minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment. Historic charm reimagined for modern living!
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Amanda Simmons, (985) 517-3236
K Company Realty, (985) 517-6311
Source: GSREIN, MLS#2571189
Also Listed on RAA, GSREIN.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 88% nearby.

Home Details for 305 E Merry Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active Under Contract

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1816 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, OvenDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Multiple Heating UnitsHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,2 Units,Attic FanHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleOther Structures: Guest HouseExterior: FenceFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Two Spaces
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1944
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: HardiPlank TypeNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Very Good ConditionParcel Number: 01433504

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $295,000Price Per Sqft: $162

Location

Direction & Address
City: HammondCommunity: Not a Subdivision

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 2571189

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2274 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Insulation

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2571189Living Area Range Units: Square FeetZillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-22105-N-01433504-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 7

Around this home

What Locals Say about Hammond

At least 233 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 38 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mnd2q5c2m9
    "Hammond is a wonderful place for families! Every holiday they have something amazing planned, plenty of free activities too. we absolutely adore it here. "
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  • Grove.john88
    "Commutes for work can range from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on your career. Major cities within hour driving distance. "
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  • Nikki Lehhardt
    "Lots of people out walking dogs. Large yards and multiple parks where dogs are welcome. College town where students can be hired to walk dogs. "
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  • Nikki Lehhardt
    "A great area for kids with the added bonus of the second largest college in the state. Great parks and outdoor activities. "
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  • Denisehorton44
    "Hammond is a great American city! There are plenty of stores, and we are close to New Orleans and Baton Rouge."
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  • Nikki Lehhardt
    "No sidewalks but several neighbors walking dogs especially in the evenings. Not all homes have fencing but a number have electric dog fencing. "
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  • Nikki Lehhardt
    "We moved back to the town where I attended college fifty years before. Loved it then, love it now. Great place to live. Lots to do. "
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  • Nikki Lehhardt
    "Nearly everyone has and walks their dogs in the neighborhood. Most afternoons you will see mom’s with babies in strollers and dogs on leashes. "
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  • Lisa Mcandrew Amar
    "Quaint little community with great duplexes. They’re well constructed and I think it’s an asset to the area. "
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  • Vdtf8z8xq5
    "Good place to live and is very safe and quick response time in any emergency I would recommend this place for any family small or large and of course the schools are great along with neighboring school and towns "
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  • Triceyrenna
    "Good quiet neighborhood. Kid friendly safe environment. Close in range to different stores. Great parks."
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  • Bede L.
    "It’s not super unique. It’s friendly enough though. I feel safe walking my dog, we’re close to a highway, there is some areas here and there that we stay away from but that’s the same everywhere. "
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  • Kristen.erica84
    "We have parades for almost every holiday as well as carnival season + other special events (such as Hot August Nights) throughout the year. "
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  • Darenisha C.
    "It’s always been a welcoming place to live since i was a little girl . It’s very quiet and no one really bothered you "
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  • Wlacy43
    "spacious private no complaining neighbor or car speeding down the street out the city limits so there's no comity of people to make any rules still country "
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  • Lisa B.
    "There’s always something to do. There is never a dull night in Hammond. Lots of good places to eat and do activities."
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  • Rcaloss@tx.rr.com
    "We travel here several times a year to attend football activities at SLU. Our grandson plays on the team. We’ve found everyone to be very friendly. "
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  • Hoovs77
    "I like it, before dark. I walk my dog twice a day but be careful of other unfriendly dogs-happens too frequently "
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  • John D.
    "there's a dog fighting ring that likes to abduct dogs and fight them and spent money on them and sell drugs typically at the same time so I would say that it is not safe at all for dog owners."
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  • Gerrodkeys
    "Hammond is a great safe place. Your an hour away from the city so there’s always something to do. It’s a very quiet safe area "
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  • Brenden115
    "You can walk around the neighborhood with your dog (leashed) and be comfortable. Most responsible dog owners clean up after their dogs."
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  • Crystal N.
    "Lot of open grassy areas to walk & play but don’t expect people to pick up their dog poop. It’s the county so animals roam freely!"
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  • Crystal N.
    "The commute to New Orleans from Hammond is too much to do solo or long term being an average of at least one hour each way."
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  • Dpcashion
    "We have activities at the university, plays at a downtown theater, lots of festivals, and boating and fishing opportunities. "
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  • Morgan.cranmer
    "Neighborhood is all elderly retired people. There isn’t too many kids on the street but it’s safe enough for your kids to play outside without worry. "
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  • Jecinta M.
    "it was filled with traffic and lovely 18 wheelers. smog is fun. I played I spy and saw various roadkill"
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  • Chris C.
    "Friendly neighbors. Homes are taken care of. People drive respectfully in the neighborhood. Pet friendly and clean up after them most of the time "
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  • Htbryant3
    "friendly people down home feel good school district family support and minimum crime............................. "
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  • Ja'Kendrick J. .
    "We have hot august night in August and a Christmas parade in downtown Hammond............ I really like staying in Hammond "
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  • Elise.booth
    "It’s a nice and quiet neighborhood. Neighbors are nice and we all look out for each other. I would recommend my neighborhood to people to live in. "
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  • Desiree Y. B.
    "Very quite and serene. Also close to a lot of downtown Hammond shops. Very safe place to live and very nice looking as well. Low rent prices are a huge plus to set off everything else"
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  • Tothelinks
    "My commute is minimal because I work at Southeastern, which is one of the reasons I chose to live here. That being said, the traffic in Hammond is very seldom bad, so commuting around town is never an issue. Going to and from Baton Rouge can be a problem if travel times aren’t considered. "
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  • Ctz1846
    "It's an older subdivision and most of the houses were built when real wood was used instead of the cheapest material available these days."
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  • Grove j.
    "My commute is around 1:10. I work in New Orleans, and I love the rural life and not the city life. "
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  • Kelsey B.
    "Hot August Nights in Downtown Hammond is a very fun event where you can walk up and down downtown Hammond and get to know the small business owners. I highly recommend Hot August Night and Starry November Night! They are both in the downtown area helping out the small business owners "
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  • Grove j.
    "None in my neighborhood, but festivals and events all the time in Hammond and Ponchatoula, also the surrounding towns/ small cities. "
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Market trends in Hammond

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$228K
$7.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$138
$3MoM
Available listings
206
16MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$291K
Since last month
Increased$104K (+55.7%)
Since last year
Increased$133K (+84.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$191K (+190.6%)
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 +186% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$291K
July 2026$187K
June 2026$191K
May 2026$193K
April 2026$179K
March 2026$182K
February 2026$170K
January 2026$169K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018

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
501 S Holly St, Hammond, LA
0.06
Single-Family Home
-
02/06/26
3
2
1,480
310 S Olive St, Hammond, LA
0.18
Single-Family Home
-
05/18/26
3
2
1,655
406 E Iowa Ave, Hammond, LA
0.16
Single-Family Home
-
04/10/26
2
2
1,000
604 S Cherry St, Hammond, LA
0.11
Single-Family Home
-
05/04/26
4
2
2,185
506 S Olive St, Hammond, LA
0.16
Single-Family Home
-
11/24/25
3
2
1,008
305 S Holly St, Hammond, LA
0.10
Single-Family Home
-
12/19/25
5
2.5
2,276
905 S Holly St, Hammond, LA
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
07/17/26
3
2
1,560
709 S Olive St, Hammond, LA
0.28
Single-Family Home
-
07/24/26
2
2
1,139
203 S Elm St, Hammond, LA
0.43
Single-Family Home
-
09/30/25
3
2
1,502

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
410 S Cherry St, Hammond, LA 70403
0.05
$143,000
4
2
2,148
Off Market
501 S Holly St, Hammond, LA 70403
0.06
-
3
2
1,480
Recently Sold
303 E Park Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
0.07
$195,300
2
2
1,128
Off Market
206 E Merry Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
0.07
-
8
4
3,568
Recently Sold
305 E Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
0.07
$272,400
3
2
1,530
Off Market
307 E Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
0.07
$311,600
3
2
1,690
Off Market
406 E Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
0.08
$169,600
2
1
1,324
Off Market
601 S Cherry St, Hammond, LA 70403
0.10
$163,900
3
1
1,176
Off Market
401 S Cypress St, Hammond, LA 70401
0.09
$555,000
-
-
-
For Sale
407 E Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
0.09
$292,300
3
3
1,710
Off Market
604 S Cherry St, Hammond, LA 70403
0.11
-
4
2
2,185
Recently Sold
305 S Holly St, Hammond, LA 70403
0.10
-
5
2.5
2,276
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 17, 2026
Source: GSREIN #2571189
Contingent
$295,000
Aug 10, 2026
Source: GSREIN #2571189
Listed For Sale
$295,000
Jun 8, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
--
Dec 13, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
--

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Amanda Simmons, K Company Realty, (985) 517-6311
Agent Phone: (985) 517-3236
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Frequently asked questions about 305 E Merry Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 305 E Merry Ave?
    Based on a $295,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 305 E Merry Ave in Hammond, LA is approximately $1,751 (about $1,541 principal & interest, $135 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 305 E Merry Ave compare to homes in Hammond?
    305 E Merry Ave in Hammond, LA is listed at $295,000, about 29% above the $228K median sale price in Hammond.
  • What do residents say about Hammond?
    Residents describe Hammond, LA as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Hammond, LA.
  • What are the closest schools to 305 E Merry Ave?
    The closest schools to 305 E Merry Ave in Hammond, LA are Greenville Park Leadership Academy (Elementary/Middle, rated 4/10), Hammond High Magnet School (rated 4/10), Woodland Park Elementary Magnet School (Pre-K, rated 4/10).
  • Does 305 E Merry Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 305 E Merry Ave in Hammond, LA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 305 E Merry Ave?
    The lot at 305 E Merry Ave in Hammond, LA is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).
305 E Merry Ave, Hammond, LA 70403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,816 sqft single-family home built in 1944. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by GSREIN on Aug 10, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 2571189.