$2,494 Closing Credit¹
#2499197, Earline Banks, Listing Office: Demand Realty
$225,000 List price
518 Melrose Dr La Place, LA 70068
$2,672
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,278 sqft
$176 / sqft
House
Property details
About 518 Melrose Dr
Incredibly cozy house on a quiet, tree-lined street, in the heart of town; near shopping and dining. This home was a labor of love for the Sellers, and it shows. Amenities include an open floor plan, an inviting fireplace, updated bathrooms, an enormous primary closet, a spacious back porch, a workshop, AND a separate back building which is plumbed to be built out as a guest suite, or can be used as a second garage!!! Put this on your list and you won't regret it!!!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,278 sqft
ParkingCarport, Garage, Boat, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
MLS #2501504
FireplaceGas
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Carport, Garage, Boat, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
- Exterior: Fence
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $176
- Annual Tax Amount: $663
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,278 SqFt
- MLS Number: 2501504
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: REVE, REALTORS
- Office Phone: (504) 300-0700
- Office Email: david.favret@reverealtors.com
- Listing Agent: Jeri Wheeler
- Agent Phone: (504) 232-0255
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$225,000
518 Melrose Dr
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,800 | $663 |
| 2022 | $12,800 | $663 |
| 2021 | $12,250 | $663 |
| 2020 | $12,800 | $636 |
| 2019 | $8,100 | $75 |
| 2018 | $8,100 | $75 |
| 2017 | $8,100 | $74 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Public District PK-4
2.9 mi
•158 Panther Dr
6
Norco Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.0 mi
•102 5th St
8
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
Public District 3-5
9.5 mi
•140 Plantation Rd
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 $67,810. The majority of La Place, LA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
11%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
26%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Ross Dress For Less
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Jasons Deli
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Acura
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 518 Melrose Dr
The listing price of 518 Melrose Dr property is $225,000.
The property 518 Melrose Dr is a house located in La Place, Louisiana, 70068.
Accepting Backup Offers: 518 Melrose Dr is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 518 Melrose Dr are: Fifth Ward Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Norco Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Emily C. Watkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Laplace Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East St. John High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), West St. John High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $663 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 518 Melrose Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 518 Melrose Dr is 1,278 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 518 Melrose Dr in La Place, LA and zip code 70068. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in La Place, LA. In the same period over 12 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in La Place, LA increased by 3.1% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $205,000 and the average listing age was 62 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.