$475,000
SOLD FEB 1, 2021
Last list price

1428 Watkins St Lake Charles, LA 70601

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,525 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

182 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Spa Bath

About This Home

As of September 2023

72 hours 1st right of refusal. Minimal hurricane damage being repaired by seller. Charming Cape Cod located off of Shell Beach Drive! Tastefully updated and impeccably maintained, 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. There is also a 500 sq ft bonus room above the garage which is perfect for guests. Enjoy family gatherings outdoors on the front and back porches or on the sprawling deck with masonry fireplace. Beautifully landscaped, fenced back yard. Exterior repainted in 2019. Irrigation system, mosquito control system, security system, tankless water heater and driveway with electronic gate. Annual Flood Ins. premium is $685. All measurements are more or less.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Wise

Latter & Blum Compass-LC License #1085

Latter & Blum Compass-LC

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Wise

Latter & Blum Compass-LC License #1085

Latter & Blum Compass-LC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,695

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Spa Bath

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Detached Carport Space

Outdoor Features

  • Wood patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lakeshore Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11&12
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00596140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,695

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Registered: No
  • Age Description: Additional Years
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven and Range, Refrigerator
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 4437.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Square Footage: 2525.00
  • Price Per Square Foot: 170.30
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • Middle School: Molo
  • High School: Washington-Marion
  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • HighSchool: Washington-Marion
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Molo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00596140
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4100
  • Lot Size Searchable: 17859.60
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.60

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: Lot 11 & 12 Blk 5 Lake Shore Sub
  • Tax Lot: 11&12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
Seller's Agent
Greg Wise
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Phyllis Loftin
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$419,000
Total Days on Market
182
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$406,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,884
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.88%
Original Mortgage
$386,147
Outstanding Balance
$380,260
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$25,856

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
Seller's Agent
Greg Wise
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Greg Wise
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-9.47%

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
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Barry Whitten
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$316,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-4.21%

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

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $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
Open $386,147 New Conventional
Previous Owner $247,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $108,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold -- -- --
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2023 08/21/23 For Sale $419,000 -8.7% $166 / Sq Ft
02/01/2021 02/01/21 Sold -- -- --
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Price Changed $459,000 -3.4% $182 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 For Sale $475,000 0.0% $188 / Sq Ft
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $475,000 +44.0% $188 / Sq Ft
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Sold -- -- --
02/28/2012 02/28/12 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2011 10/13/11 For Sale $329,900 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Southern MLS

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

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: 188828

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00596140