501 E Merry Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
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OFF MARKET

$164,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 30, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

501 E Merry Ave, Hammond, LA 70403

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1972
Living Area
1,500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$110

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 501 E Merry Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

3 bedroom, 2 bath in downtown Hammond. Located near to restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
501 E Merry Ave, Hammond, LA 70403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home built in 1972. It last sold for $70,000 on Jul 29, 2016 (4,900% above the $1,400 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2025 with an asking price of $1,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 27, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,600, with a rent estimate of $1,631/month.

Home Details for 501 E Merry Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Comparable Sales for 501 E Merry Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
501 S Holly St, Hammond, LA
0.07
Single-Family Home
-
02/06/26
3
2
1,480 sqft
310 S Olive St, Hammond, LA
0.09
Single-Family Home
-
05/18/26
3
2
1,655 sqft
506 S Olive St, Hammond, LA
0.06
Single-Family Home
-
11/24/25
3
2
1,008 sqft
203 S Elm St, Hammond, LA
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
09/30/25
3
2
1,502 sqft
905 S Holly St, Hammond, LA
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
07/17/26
3
2
1,560 sqft
711 S Cherry St, Hammond, LA
0.25
Single-Family Home
-
10/27/25
3
3
1,300 sqft
503 E Illinois Ave, Hammond, LA
0.21
Single-Family Home
-
12/02/25
3
3
1,595 sqft
604 S Cherry St, Hammond, LA
0.19
Single-Family Home
-
05/04/26
4
2
2,185 sqft
709 S Olive St, Hammond, LA
0.21
Single-Family Home
-
07/24/26
2
2
1,139 sqft
406 E Iowa Ave, Hammond, LA
0.17
Single-Family Home
-
04/10/26
2
2
1,000 sqft

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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

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  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 27, 2025
Source: GSREIN #2481881
ListingRemoved
$1,400
Jan 7, 2025
Source: GSREIN #2481881
Listed For Rent
$1,400
Dec 19, 2023
Source: GSREIN #2408087
ListingRemoved
Dec 4, 2023
Source: GSREIN #2408087
PriceChange
$1,295
Price decreased by 7%
Nov 9, 2023
Source: GSREIN #2408087
PriceChange
$1,399
Price decreased by 4%

Frequently asked questions about 501 E Merry Ave

  • What is 501 E Merry Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 501 E Merry Ave in Hammond, LA is $164,600.
  • What is the price history for 501 E Merry Ave?
    501 E Merry Ave in Hammond, LA last sold in July 2016.
  • Is Hammond a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hammond is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Hammond?
    The median sale price in Hammond is $228K. That is up $7.5K from the prior month.

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