$159,900
SOLD MAY 16, 2025
Last list price
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • High Ceiling
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming home located in the Lake Charles Historic District. This 2BR/2BA home has lots of character. 10 ft ceilings, fresh paint, security system, detached garage/workshop with electricity and a 30 amp RV outlet. Appliances will remain with the home including a washer and dryer. For those who love wood floors there's original wood floors in the kitchen and dining room. This home is located in the downtown area close to restaurants, entertainment, shops and the beautiful lake. Enjoy family time in the private fenced backyard. There's a covered front porch to sit and relax while enjoying a crisp fall evening. Schedule your showing today. Don't miss out on your new home! All measurements are more or less.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LORI KASCAK

Century 21 Bono Realty License #912124595 Listed on: 10/19/2024

Century 21 Bono Realty

Co-Listed By

VIVIAN REED GUILLORY

Century 21 Bono Realty License #995688917

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Jeghers

CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin License #995691961

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $697

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 200
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00556696

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Briggs Of Leffingwell Subdivision

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • 24-Hour Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$697

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Total System: 1350.00
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Registered: No
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1475.00
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Shower in Tub, Storage
  • Square Footage: 1350.00
  • Lot Size Area: 12000.0000
  • MainLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MainLevelBedrooms: 2
  • Patio: Yes
  • Price Per Square Foot: 114.07
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower in Tub
  • Spa Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Property Faces: North
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Yard
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool: No
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Structure: House
  • View Description: Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity Provided By: Entergy
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Security Features: 24 Hour Security
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00556696
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2755
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 200
  • Lot Size Searchable: 12000.00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12000.00
  • View YN: Yes

Building Info

  • Laundry: Yes

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: LOT A BRIGGS SUB OF LEFFINGWELL SUB BLK 4 TOUCHY ADD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2024
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Ware Reginald Charles and Ware Ernestine Gray
Bought by
Grantham Richard Elie and Ann Fontenot Grantham Polly
Seller's Agent
LORI KASCAK
Century 21 Bono Realty
Buyer's Agent
Keith Jeghers
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$154,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-8.88%
Views
120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.73%
Original Mortgage
$151,210
Outstanding Balance
$151,210
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$2,365

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2015
Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Barnum Carter Mary Lois Brown
Bought by
Ware Reginald Charles and Ware Ernestine
Seller's Agent
Lu Creager
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
CHERYL TODD
Moffett Realty, LLC
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$87,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-16.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $154,000 None Listed On Document
Cash Sale Deed $87,500 Landmark Title Services
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,210 FHA
Previous Owner $42,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Price Changed $159,900 -3.1% $118 / Sq Ft
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Price Changed $165,000 -2.4% $122 / Sq Ft
10/19/2024 10/19/24 For Sale $169,000 +61.0% $125 / Sq Ft
06/16/2016 06/16/16 Sold -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2015 07/15/15 For Sale $105,000 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Southern MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $697 $6,110 $860 $5,250
2023 $697 $6,110 $860 $5,250
2022 $703 $6,110 $860 $5,250
2021 $675 $6,110 $860 $5,250
2020 $719 $5,560 $830 $4,730
2019 $814 $6,050 $800 $5,250
2018 $743 $6,050 $800 $5,250
2017 $574 $5,050 $800 $4,250
2016 $288 $5,050 $800 $4,250
2015 $288 $5,050 $800 $4,250
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL24006218

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00556696