Rare opportunity to acquire an oversized lot in Reserve, measuring 78 x 171 feet, approximately 0.31 acres, one of the larger footprints available in this part of St. John the Baptist Parish. The property sits in a X flood zone, which can mean a meaningful difference in insurance cost compared to many nearby properties, and offers a strong foundation for a full renovation or rebuild project.
Despite its current condition, the property retains real value. An attached two-car garage and a covered rear patio remain in place, and the oversized lot leaves ample room to rebuild, expand, or reconfigure the footprint entirely. This home falls within the St. John the Baptist Parish school system and is convenient to River Parishes shopping and dining, with easy access to both New Orleans and Baton Rouge via I-10.
This is a full rehabilitation project best financed with cash or a renovation-style loan such as an FHA 203k or hard money rehab product. Interior conditions present safety hazards; do not enter without an agent present. A lot and location like this, at this size, is not easy to find in Reserve. Bring your contractor and your vision.
Active
$139,000
247 Melius Dr, Reserve, LA 70084
3beds
1,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$73/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached two-car garageCovered rear patio
- 22 days
- 163
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Candice Saxton 504-301-7835,
The W Group Real Estate LLC 225-577-6555
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2577696
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 13.9
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 11.2
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Heating
- None
Cooling
- 1 Unit
Features
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,443
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Three or more Spaces
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 78 x 171
- Features: City Lot, Oversized Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0500303600
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Poor Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reserve
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $73/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,888
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,852/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,888 -29.6% | $11,500 |
| 2024 | $4,101 +285.6% | $11,500 +35.3% |
| 2023 | $1,064 0% | $8,500 |
| 2022 | $1,064 | $8,500 +18.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $7,175 -4.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2018 | $935 +650% | $7,500 |
| 2017 | $125 -85.9% | $7,500 |
| 2016 | $882 +0% | $7,500 |
| 2014 | $882 | $7,500 |
| 2013 | $882 | $7,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2011 | $882 | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $882 | $7,500 |
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