$177,000
$48K PRICE DROP

160 Josephine St Lake Charles, LA 70607

Estimated payment $1,057/month

Total Views 18,760
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,412 Sq Ft
$125 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • No HOA
  • Cottage
  • Lake View
  • Screened Porch
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

Updated cottage in Big Lake's Old Settlement. Interior features large rooms, 2BR/1BA, new flooring and some original wood floors, fresh paint, new bathroom fixtures, new kitchen counters and more. Sitting room could be used as a 3rd bedroom. Exterior features a partial water view, L-shaped screened front porch, rear porch, central air/heat and large oak trees. Property is just a short walk to the public wharf. Call today for your showing!

Last Listed By

Eric Blood

Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty License #995716494 Listed on: 11/01/2022

Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $813

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165.7x250.7x101.9x198.2
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pasture

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,412 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Grand Lake Elementary And Middle School
  • Grand Lake High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0400071600

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$813

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Stories: 1
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Levels: One
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Oven, Range
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Tub Shower, Updated Kitchen
  • Square Footage: 1412.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.7
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Outside City Limits
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Structure: House
  • View Description: Lake, Pasture

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Fishing

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Grand Lake
  • HighSchool: Grand Lake
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Grand Lake

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0400071600
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Dimensions: 165.7x250.7x101.9x198.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30492.0
  • View YN: Yes

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: S9, T12S, R9W (see full Legal Description in attachments)
  • Tax Parcel Letter: 0400071600

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $813 $7,000 $700 $6,300
2023 $897 $7,000 $700 $6,300
2022 $0 $4,480 $700 $3,780
2021 $292 $2,590 $700 $1,890
2020 $292 $2,590 $700 $1,890
2019 $907 $7,000 $700 $6,300
2018 $910 $7,000 $700 $6,300
2017 $919 $7,000 $700 $6,300
2016 $866 $7,000 $700 $6,300
2015 $844 $70,000 $7,000 $63,000
2013 $844 $7,000 $700 $6,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $177,000 -5.3% $125 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Price Changed $187,000 -0.5% $132 / Sq Ft
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Price Changed $188,000 -1.0% $133 / Sq Ft
10/31/2023 10/31/23 Price Changed $189,900 -2.6% $134 / Sq Ft
02/16/2023 02/16/23 Price Changed $195,000 -13.3% $138 / Sq Ft
11/01/2022 11/01/22 For Sale $225,000 -- $159 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Southern MLS

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Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL22008418

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 400071600