$375,000
SOLD APR 19, 2016
Last list price

1137 Lafitte St Lake Charles, LA 70601

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,804 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2023

Eclectic waterfront home situated in the middle of town but somewhat hidden and secluded! Sitting on Contraband Bayou with deep water direct access, this property's waterfrontage is almost 300 feet. Keep your boat at home or just enjoy the beautiful waterway. This contemporary style home was built in the 1980's and reflects the time. Views of the exterior are prominent with two story high glass wall to the open deck. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal dining room, large kitchen with breakfast area, large master suite with master suite bath. Master has access to outdoor screened porch room. There are two upstairs bedrooms with a Jack-n-Jill bathroom. Upstairs also has a large walk-in attic that is great for storage. Garage has 19 X 24 foot workshop with half bath that is not included in the living stats. Great home with an eclectic feel for just the right buyer. All measurements are more or less. Land measurements are more or less. Full legal attached.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Venable

eXp Realty, LLC License #912124834 Listed on: 12/29/2015

eXp Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

MARCUS YOUNG

Executive Properties, LLC License #912123153

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $802

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,804 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Spa Bath

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Barbe Elementary School
  • Barbe High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mcintosh Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01154079

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$802

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Registered: No
  • Age Description: More or Less
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven and Range, Range, Refrigerator
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 4304.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry
  • Square Footage: 2804.00
  • Price Per Square Foot: 114.12
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Waterfront
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • WaterfrontFeatures: Navigable Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Electricity Provided By: Entergy
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • High School: Barbe
  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • HighSchool: Barbe

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 01154079
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot Size Searchable: 21780.00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780.00

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: Lot 1 Less And Except The E 275 Ft There
  • Tax Lot: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2023
Closed on
Oct 13, 2023
Sold by
Guillory David Paul & Laurie House
Bought by
Richard Ronald Cole and Layn Richard Lori
Seller's Agent
Janell Simpson
LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM INC
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER
NON MEMBER
List Price
$379,000
Views
232
Current Estimated Value
$316,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.85%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$275,804
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,196

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2015
Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
The Estate Of Bettye Jo Mcdowell Krull
Bought by
Guillory David Paul and Jones Laurie House
Seller's Agent
Kathy Venable
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
MARCUS YOUNG
Executive Properties, LLC
List Price
$375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.20%
Original Mortgage
$374,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $350,000 Landmark Title
Deed $320,000 Ironclad Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $280,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $387,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $374,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Sold -- -- --
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2023 01/28/23 For Sale $379,000 +1.1% --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Sold -- -- --
02/03/2016 02/03/16 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2015 12/29/15 For Sale $375,000 -- $134 / 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 $802 $8,360 $7,720 $640
2023 $802 $7,720 $7,720 $0
2022 $746 $7,720 $7,720 $0
2021 $646 $7,720 $7,720 $0
2020 $714 $7,410 $7,410 $0
2019 $690 $7,150 $7,150 $0
2018 $2,330 $30,400 $7,150 $23,250
2017 $2,961 $30,400 $7,150 $23,250
2015 $1,771 $18,000 $7,150 $10,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: 135387

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 01154079