#2476170, Deana Scognamillo, Listing Office: LATTER & BLUM (LATT30)
240 Thoreau St River Ridge, LA 70123
Property details
About 240 Thoreau St
Charming well over 1600 sq ft rancher in the coveted River Ridge neighborhood, situated on a spacious 60 x 100 ft corner lot. Upscale, estate-style residences surround this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, offering proximity to top-tier amenities. While in need of updates, this property presents a unique opportunity for a new owner to personalize and transform it into their dream home. Don’t miss the chance to create something truly special in this prime location!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway, Two Spaces
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air, Single Unit
- List Price: $275,000
- Price/SqFt: $164
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,871
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, City Lot
- Directions: Sauve Road from Jefferson Hwy left on Suzanne Rd left on Thoreau the house on corner of Florence
- Year Built: 1969
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,667 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1377 Acres
- MLS Number: 2499395
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
- Office Phone: (504) 455-0100
- Office Email: lucy@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Lesha Freeland
- Agent Phone: (504) 621-7319
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 09, 2005 | Home Sold | $204,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $22,290 | $1,871 |
2022 | $22,290 | $1,820 |
2021 | $22,290 | $1,820 |
2020 | $22,290 | $1,689 |
2019 | $21,560 | $2,514 |
2018 | $21,560 | $2,341 |
2017 | $21,560 | $2,341 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•8101 Simon St
5
Washington Elementary S.T.E.M. School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•606 Clay St
6
Green Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.8 mi
•1409 N Upland Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $95,625. Typical income of River Ridge, LA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 240 Thoreau St
The listing price of 240 Thoreau St property is $275,000.
The property 240 Thoreau St is a house located in River Ridge, Louisiana, 70123.
Active Listing: 240 Thoreau St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 240 Thoreau St are: Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Washington Elementary S.T.E.M. School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Green Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), T. H. Harris Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Rudolph Matas Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Jefferson High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Riverdale High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,871 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 9, 2005 for $204,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 240 Thoreau St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 240 Thoreau St is 1,667 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 240 Thoreau St is 1969.
This home is located at 240 Thoreau St in River Ridge, LA and zip code 70123. This 1,667 square foot home, which was built in 1969, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $275,000.
While more than 40 listings in River Ridge, LA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 45 listings sold at asking price, and more than 193 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in River Ridge, LA between March and April 2025 increased by 13.8%. Listings spent 85 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $329,697 during the same period.