$429,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025
Last list price

1428 Watkins St Lake Charles, LA 70601

4 Beds
0.5 Bath
2,525 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming Cape Cod located off of Shell Beach Drive! This classic gem has solid wood floors, crown molding, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, spacious living room with fireplace, separate dining room and downstairs master suite. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. An outdoor kitchen and bath is included in the heated and cooled garage that also fits two vehicles and offers a 500 SF bonus room- perfect for guests! Enjoy family gatherings outdoors on the front and back porches or on the sprawling deck with masonry fireplace. Come enjoy this beautifully landscaped, fenced back yard with irrigation system and mosquito control system. Additional amenities include security system, tankless water heater and driveway with electronic gate. All measurements are more or less!

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,695

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 107x167x102x174
  • Wood Fence
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Single Vanity
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Spa Bath
  • Separate Shower

Parking

  • Garage
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Barbe Elementary School
  • Molo Middle School
  • Washington-Marion High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lakeshore Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11&12

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,695

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.41
  • Lot Size: 107x167x102x174
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • SpaFeatures: Bath
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-439-6639
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: LAKESHORE
  • Directions: Shell Beach Drive & Dr Michael DeBakey Drive North on Watkins from Dr Michael DeBakey Drive, Home on the left
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Wood
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Has Open Parking?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Green Building Features: Appliances
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • High School: Washington-Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Molo

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.41
  • Additional Parcels: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Mancil Samuel Kullen and Monlezun Suzanne Louise
Bought by
Brown Jackson Torey and Brown Rikki Kristen
List Price
$429,000
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2023
Closed on
Sep 29, 2023
Sold by
Devall Kenneth James & Monica Jeanine Pa
Bought by
Mancil Samuel Kullen and Monlezun Suzanne Louise
List Price
$419,000
Views
113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.25%
Original Mortgage
$386,147
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Townsley Rex Douglas and Townsley Tommie Gayle
Bought by
Devall Kenneth James and Devall Monica Jeanine
List Price
$475,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2011
Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Webb Boyd Susan Lorraine
Bought by
Laborde Townsley Rex Douglas and Laborde Townsley Tommie Gayle
Seller's Agent
Barry Whitten
Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Barry Whitten
Compass-LC
List Price
$329,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2006
Sold by
Lander Cloviece Charles and Lander Marilyn Iris
Bought by
Boyd William Blake and Boyd Susan Lorraine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $429,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $419,000 Armor Title
Cash Sale Deed $430,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $316,000 None Available
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $386,147 New Conventional
Previous Owner $247,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $429,000 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $429,000 +2.4% $170 / Sq Ft
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2023 08/21/23 For Sale $419,000 -11.8% $166 / Sq Ft
02/01/2021 02/01/21 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $475,000 +44.0% $188 / Sq Ft
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
02/28/2012 02/28/12 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2011 10/13/11 For Sale $329,900 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,695 $30,140 $6,480 $23,660
2023 $2,695 $30,140 $6,480 $23,660
2022 $3,468 $30,140 $6,480 $23,660
2021 $3,328 $30,140 $6,480 $23,660
2020 $3,559 $27,510 $6,220 $21,290
2019 $3,989 $29,660 $6,000 $23,660
2018 $2,835 $29,660 $6,000 $23,660
2017 $3,369 $29,660 $6,000 $23,660
2016 $3,379 $29,660 $6,000 $23,660
2015 $3,352 $29,660 $6,000 $23,660
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Barry Whitten

    Compass-LC

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Map

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL25100086

APN: 00596140

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70601

1428 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA

This home is located at 1428 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 and is currently estimated at $429,000, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1428 Watkins St is a home located in Calcasieu Parish with nearby schools including Barbe Elementary School, Ray D. Molo Middle School, and Washington-Marion Magnet High School.

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