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Last List Price
3 beds1,935 sqft$152/sqft
135 Melbry Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.93 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$152/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Don't walk, run! This south Lafayette gem is hidden in plain sight! Tucked away on a private dead-end road, not in a subdivision and with no HOA, this home offers an ideal blend of privacy, freedom, and prime location. Situated on nearly an acre in flood zone X, this is a rare find with the privacy of country living with the convenience of city access. If you love the outdoors, you won't want to miss out! Imagine starting your mornings on the east-facing front porch watching the sunrise, and unwinding...Don't walk, run! This south Lafayette gem is hidden in plain sight! Tucked away on a private dead-end road, not in a subdivision and with no HOA, this home offers an ideal blend of privacy, freedom, and prime location. Situated on nearly an acre in flood zone X, this is a rare find with the privacy of country living with the convenience of city access. If you love the outdoors, you won't want to miss out! Imagine starting your mornings on the east-facing front porch watching the sunrise, and unwinding in the evenings on the large covered back patio under the beautiful oak tree. Curb appeal does not disappoint with Magnolia trees, mature landscaping and picture perfect front porch. The oversized driveway leads to a 38x37 workshop that includes tons of storage, a dedicated office space wired for cable and Wi-Fi, and even an additional shed in the backyard for more space. The home features an open-concept layout with no carpet, generous living and dining areas, built in bookshelves with bench seating and storage, and a spacious primary suite with French doors that open to the beautifully shaded backyard. The primary bathroom includes a large walk-in closet, granite countertops, and a unique antique cast iron clawfoot tub with original die-cast dating of 1919! Zoned for the highly desirable Southside High and Milton school districts, with no flood insurance required, and qualifying for 100% financing this one is sure to check off all the boxes! Schedule your showing quick!
Listing closed: 05/09/2025 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: RA2020022720

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

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Location

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Property Information for 135 Melbry Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Ranch Style
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, View Water
  • Zoning: residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Traveling south on Verot, take first exit at roundabout onto E Milton Ave,right on Melbry Rd, home is on left
  • Latitude: 30.11
  • Longitude: -92.06
  • MLS Area Minor: LAFAYETTE
  • Year Built: 1,978
  • Local Area: N
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Parking
  • Parking Features: Open, RV Access/Parking
School Information
  • School District: Lafayette Parish
  • High School: Southside
  • Elementary School: Milton
  • Middle School: Milton
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: SECS 3 4 T11S R4E (0.93 AC)(135.28X300X134.9X300)
  • Tax Lot: unknown
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1935.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Easement, Level, Rear Yard Vehicle Access
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 135.28X300X134.9X300
  • Lot Size Area: 40510.8
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40510.8
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Parcel Number: 6049047
  • Property Condition: 41 - 50 Years
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 41 - 50 Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: Elec: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Porch
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00x27.40
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Walk-In Closets

Property History for 135 Melbry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557663601

May 9, 2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #RA2020022720

May 9, 2025

Sold

RAA #2020022720

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557663601

05/09/2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #RA2020022720

05/09/2025

Sold

RAA #2020022720

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 135 Melbry Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,790Additions$20,482Total$23,272
Tax Record2025$2,027 ($169 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,133 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,133 SqFtLot Size40,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978CountyLAFAYETTEAPN6049047

Schools near 135 Melbry Road

This home is within Lafayette Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Milton Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Southside High School
Public9 to 12

S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 135 Melbry Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
$295,000
3
1,935
40,510
$133,000
3
1,850
42,253
$210,000
3
1,442
30,294
1,300
26,049
$185,000
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30,492
$700,000
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102,366

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