240 Thoreau Street

Closed 5/29/25
Closed 5/29/25
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Sold
Last List Price
$275,000
3 beds1,667 sqft$165/sqft
240 Thoreau St, River Ridge, LA 70123
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,998 sq ftLot Size
1969Year Built
$165/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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!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!
  • Listed by: Lesha Freeland 504.621.7319 Lesha.freeland@gmail.com • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
  • Listed by: lucy@kw.com • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
Listing closed: 05/29/2025 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: 2499395
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Property Information for 240 Thoreau Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family / Single Family Home
  • County: Jefferson Parish
  • Architectural Style: Ranch Style
  • Subdivision Name: Cherokee Court
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,998 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Sauve Road from Jefferson Hwy left on Suzanne Rd left on Thoreau the house on corner of Florence Bounding Streets: Florence St & Tiffany
  • Latitude: 29.97
  • Longitude: -90.22
  • MLS Area Minor: JEFFERSON
  • Year Built: 1,969
  • In City Limits: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Driveway
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 8 SQ 7 CHEROKEE COURT
  • Tax Lot: 8
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2072.0
  • Living Area: 1667.0
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x100
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Parcel Number: 0910008549
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Home
  • Overall Condition: Average
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Other Gas
  • EL Utilities Elec: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/0

Property History for 240 Thoreau Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558530337

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May 29, 2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #NO2499395

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May 9, 2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #NO2499395

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558530337

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05/29/2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #NO2499395

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05/09/2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #NO2499395

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

Public Records for 240 Thoreau Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,800Additions$15,080Total$22,880
Tax Record2025$1,960 ($163 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyJEFFERSONAPN0-91-0008549

Schools near 240 Thoreau Street

This home is within Jefferson Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
Public - PK to 5
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
Public - PK to 8
Riverdale High School
Public - 9 to 12
Live Oak Manor Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
PublicPK to 5

Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
PublicPK to 8

Riverdale High School
Public9 to 12

Live Oak Manor 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: 240 Thoreau Street, River Ridge, LA 70123
$275,000
3
1,667
5,998
10112 Florence Court, River Ridge, LA 70123
$295,000
3
1,948
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10116 Florence Court, River Ridge, LA 70123
$150,000
3
1,800
5,820
10109 Lucy Court, River Ridge, LA 70123
–
–
–
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6,270
10113 Lucy Court, River Ridge, LA 70123
$187,000
–
–
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5,820
237 Thoreau Street, River Ridge, LA 70123
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6,000

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