$398,500
SOLD MAY 22, 2024
Last list price

1505 Merrie Ln Lake Charles, LA 70601

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,773 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

353 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • High Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Pool View
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2024

Charming Acadian cottage tucked at the end of a short dead-end street just off Shell Beach Drive with only three homes on the street. Laden with charm and warmth accented with wood and brick floors throughout the living areas. Two living areas both with wood burning fireplaces separated by a dining room with a wall of bookshelves. A wall of lovely windows across the back allowing the serene fenced in yard and new inground pool. Kitchen features white painted cabinetry, new stainless appliances and granite countertops. Primary bedroom with a newly remodeled bath and powder bath both downstairs. There are two additional bedrooms both with an ensuite and private staircase allowing everyone their own private space. Two car garage and nicely landscaped. Home warranty being offered by seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Turner

CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin License #4569 Listed on: 05/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Kecisa Thibodeaux

Latter & Blum Compass-LC License #995689122

Latter & Blum Compass-LC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,886

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110x146
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Many Trees

Property Views

  • Pool
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,773 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Panel Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Private Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Circular Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Wood patio
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00422819

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverside Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,886

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Total System: 2773.00
  • Levels: Two
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Registered: No
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Count: 9
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Heater
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Square Footage: 3718.00
  • Door Features: French Doors, Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Shower, Shower in Tub, Wired for Sound
  • Square Footage: 2773.00
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3700
  • MainLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MainLevelBedrooms: 1
  • Patio: Yes
  • Price Per Square Foot: 135.05
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Granite Counters, Shower, Shower in Tub, Soaking Tub, Walk-in shower
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Spa Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Property Faces: North
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Treed Lot, Utilities, Yard
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio Open, Rear Porch, Wood
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • Structure: House
  • View Description: Neighborhood, Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage - Two Door, Garage Faces Front, Private
  • Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity Provided By: Entergy
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00422819
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3700
  • Lot Dimensions: 110x146
  • Lot Size Searchable: 16117.20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.20
  • View YN: Yes

Building Info

  • Laundry: Yes

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: @381009-1623-2 0009 0000 @381009-1623-2 0010 0000 LOTS 9, 10 BLK 2 RIVERSIDE ADD REF1-EDITH BURTON PLAUCHE AND EVELYN BURTON SHADDOCK WOOSLEY B 1428 P 547-78 REF2-EDITH BURTON PLAUCHE B 2177 P 367 B 2353 P 534-92 REF3-ASSESSED MARY EDITH WOOSLEY COTA-91 REF4-MARY EDITH WOOSLEY B 2344 P 578 B 2353 P 534-92 REF5-CRAWFORD, KATHRYN FINN MISHLER ET AL B 2425 P 346 F#2468885 F#2468886 F#2468887 B 2749 P 263-98

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2023
Closed on
May 22, 2024
Sold by
Knight Brian Keith and Bryan Wise Rodney
Bought by
Smith Samuel Hunter and Smith Savannah Walker
Seller's Agent
Larry Turner
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Buyer's Agent
Kecisa Thibodeaux
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
List Price
$398,500
Sold Price
$374,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-6.02%
Views
458
Current Estimated Value
$356,840

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$17,660
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.37%
Original Mortgage
$355,775
Outstanding Balance
$352,711
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,129

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2021
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Dampf Holmes Morgia Elise and Howard Dampf Benjamin
Bought by
Knight Brian Keith and Wise Rodney
Seller's Agent
Larry Turner
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Buyer's Agent
Larry Turner
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2021
Closed on
Aug 7, 2021
Sold by
Holmes Morgia Elise Dampf and Dampf Benjamin Howard
Bought by
Knight Brian Keith and Wise Rodney
Seller's Agent
Larry Turner
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Buyer's Agent
Larry Turner
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.82%
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
Warranty Deed $374,500 Armor Title
Deed $270,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $270,000 None Listed On Document
Cash Sale Deed $270,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $355,775 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2024 05/22/24 Sold -- -- --
04/22/2024 04/22/24 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2024 04/16/24 Price Changed $374,500 -6.0% $135 / Sq Ft
03/19/2024 03/19/24 For Sale $398,500 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
03/02/2024 03/02/24 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2024 02/23/24 For Sale $398,500 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
02/17/2024 02/17/24 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2024 02/02/24 Price Changed $398,500 -6.1% $144 / Sq Ft
08/28/2023 08/28/23 Price Changed $424,500 -4.5% $153 / Sq Ft
07/17/2023 07/17/23 For Sale $444,500 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
07/06/2023 07/06/23 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Price Changed $444,500 -1.1% $160 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Price Changed $449,500 -5.3% $162 / Sq Ft
05/05/2023 05/05/23 For Sale $474,500 +72.5% $171 / Sq Ft
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold -- -- --
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2021 09/10/21 For Sale $275,000 -- $99 / 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 $1,886 $26,000 $4,320 $21,680
2023 $1,886 $26,000 $4,320 $21,680
2022 $2,513 $26,000 $4,320 $21,680
2021 $2,175 $26,000 $4,320 $21,680
2020 $2,280 $23,660 $4,150 $19,510
2019 $2,478 $25,680 $4,000 $21,680
2018 $1,873 $25,680 $4,000 $21,680
2017 $2,501 $25,680 $4,000 $21,680
2016 $2,527 $25,680 $4,000 $21,680
2015 $2,527 $25,680 $4,000 $21,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL23002863

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00422819