$279,500
$45K PRICE DROP

1527 Foster St Lake Charles, LA 70601

Estimated payment $1,534/month

Total Views 227
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,743 Sq Ft
$160 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Situated just off Shell Beach Drive sits this super charming cottage that also backs up to Drew Park. Enjoy lake views from living areas and kitchen or relax out back overlooking tree laden park. Home features a living room with separate formal dining leading into a well appointed kitchen with breakfast nook. Split floor plan with three bedrooms and two full baths with a separate office. Hardwood floors throughout. Spacious laundry.

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$692

Year Built

1906

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 46x174x48x173
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CBF051
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-474-2185
  • Subdivision Name: Goos Sub
  • Directions: Head North on Lake St. Turn right onto Shell Beach Dr. Turn right onto Foster St. Destination will be on the left.
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1906

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: None, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Green Building Features: Appliances
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • Junior High Dist: Abramson Sci Academy
  • High School: Washington-Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Molo

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.19
  • Land Lease Expiration Date: 2025-09-30
  • Additional Parcels: No

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $692 $12,580 $3,780 $8,800
2023 $692 $12,580 $3,780 $8,800
2022 $1,448 $12,580 $3,780 $8,800
2021 $561 $12,580 $3,780 $8,800
2020 $1,494 $11,550 $3,630 $7,920
2019 $1,654 $12,300 $3,500 $8,800
2018 $1,510 $12,300 $3,500 $8,800
2017 $1,397 $12,300 $3,500 $8,800
2016 $1,390 $12,300 $3,500 $8,800
2015 $1,390 $12,300 $3,500 $8,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $279,500 -3.5% $160 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $289,500 -10.8% $166 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $324,500 -- $186 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Cash Sale Deed $131,000 None Available
Deed $129,600 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $9,800 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Cash Sale Deed $98,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $109,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $98,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL25001288

APN: 00559792

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70601

1527 Foster St, Lake Charles, LA

This home is located at 1527 Foster St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 and is currently priced at $279,500, approximately $160 per square foot. This property was built in 1906. 1527 Foster 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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