NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Janet Dr Lake Charles, LA 70605

Estimated Value: $166,568 - $214,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,900 Sq Ft
$101/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2019

Current estimated payment $1,122/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Carport
  • Prien Lake Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2019

Immaculate A-frame home in South Lake Charles within walking distance to public schools, recreation, restaurants, and church. New flooring and fresh paint gleams throughout 1.5 stories of distinctive architecture. Stand-out features include exposed wood beams, tiled kitchen counter backsplash, and space maximizing bedroom closet built-ins. Easily maintainable yard and a two-vehicle carport with additional storage adds to the charming curbside appeal. Enjoy the unique attributes of this beautiful home when you tour today. All measurements are more or less.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Cox

Latter & Blum Compass-LC License #995684922 Listed on: 10/15/2018

Latter & Blum Compass-LC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Fruge

Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty License #995687512

Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $556

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Attached Carport

Schools

  • Prien Lake Elementary School
  • Sjwelsh Middle School
  • Barbe High School

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stephen Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00405930

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$556

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Registered: No
  • Age Description: More or Less
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Count: 10
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven and Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Square Footage: 2800.00
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1900.00
  • Price Per Square Foot: 90.53
  • Spa Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Carport
  • 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: Prien Lake
  • Middle School: SJWelsh
  • High School: Barbe
  • Elementary School: Prien Lake
  • HighSchool: Barbe
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: SJWelsh

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00405930
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1680
  • Lot Size Searchable: 7405.20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.20

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: LOT 2 BLK 8 STEPHEN PLACE
  • Tax Lot: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2018
Closed on
Feb 1, 2019
Sold by
Ford Michael Dean and Ford Kristine Michelle
Bought by
Dowden Justin B
Seller's Agent
Amanda Cox
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Fruge
Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty
List Price
$184,000
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-6.52%
Total Days on Market
50
Current Estimated Value
$192,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,392
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.78%
Original Mortgage
$175,698
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dowden Justin B $172,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dowden Justin Blane $176,600
Closed Dowden Justin B $175,698
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2019 02/01/19 Sold -- -- --
12/04/2018 12/04/18 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2018 10/15/18 For Sale $184,000 -- $97 / 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 $556 $12,130 $3,240 $8,890
2023 $556 $12,130 $3,240 $8,890
2022 $561 $12,130 $3,240 $8,890
2021 $387 $12,130 $3,240 $8,890
2020 $1,071 $11,110 $3,110 $8,000
2019 $1,147 $11,890 $3,000 $8,890
2018 $1,150 $11,890 $3,000 $8,890
2017 $1,158 $11,890 $3,000 $8,890
2016 $1,078 $11,890 $3,000 $8,890
2015 $1,078 $10,950 $3,000 $7,950
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amanda Cox

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Amanda Cox

    Latter & Blum Compass-LC

    (337) 965-0057

    445 Total Sales

    Amanda Cox
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  • Jordan Fruge

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jordan Fruge

    Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty

    (337) 496-7335

    37 Total Sales

    Jordan Fruge
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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: 168151

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00405930

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70605

1540 Janet Dr, Lake Charles, LA

This home is located at 1540 Janet Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605 since 15 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $192,392, approximately $101 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 1540 Janet Dr is a home located in Calcasieu Parish with nearby schools including Prien Lake Elementary School, S.J. Welsh Middle School, and A.M. Barbe High School.

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