$189,000
SOLD JUN 5, 2019
Last list price

1815 Alvin St Lake Charles, LA 70601

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,580 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Home Security System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cottage
  • Attached Carport
  • Turnkey

About This Home

As of June 2019

Solid, precious, updated, move-in ready 3/2 cottage near St. Patrick's Hospital, is a gem offering central air and heat, new roof, solid foundation, updated electrical service, large master suite, open kitchen, large formal living/dining, covered front porch, great curb appeal, 12 foot ceilings throughout most of the home, very low utility bills, and covered parking. Sitting high and dry on piers, this 105 year old home has never flooded and sits at the top of a high slope on Alvin Street. Flood insurance required is $910 a year. Home comes with a transferable Vivant Smart Security system, a transferable termite contract, and a transferable home warranty that are all already in place. This is the whole package under $200,000 if you want to experience the beauty of lake area and downtown living. Lot size: 71x185x63x90x9x48x49

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne McCoy

CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin License #11900 Listed on: 04/12/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Thompson

CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin License #995698996

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $55

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,580 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Attached Carport

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cline Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11-14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00552836

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$55

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Registered: No
  • Age Description: More or Less
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven and Range
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1817.00
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Square Footage: 1580.00
  • Price Per Square Foot: 121.20
  • Spa Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Electricity Provided By: Entergy
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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: 00552836
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2900
  • Lot Size Searchable: 12632.40
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.40

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: N 62 2/3 FT OF LOTS 11,12,13,14 BLK B CLINE ADD OF BLK 19 SALLIER SUB
  • Tax Lot: 11-14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2023
Sold by
Culpepper Jessica Carr and Culpepper Andy
Bought by
Knight James Barron
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$207,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2019
Closed on
Jun 5, 2019
Sold by
Elter Karrie Janea and Lebouef Ritchie
Bought by
Knight James Barron and Knight Deborah Anita
Seller's Agent
Suzanne McCoy
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Thompson
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$191,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.31%
Original Mortgage
$188,030
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2017
Closed on
Sep 18, 2017
Sold by
Walker Robert Dean
Bought by
Elter Karrie Janea
Seller's Agent
JULIE HUGHES
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER
NON MEMBER
List Price
$157,500
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.35%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2008
Sold by
Cagle Shearman Suzanne
Bought by
Walker Robert D and Hughes Julie V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,288
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2007
Sold by
Dimmick Noise Jr Edward and Lee Moris Laura
Bought by
Cagle Shearman Suzanne
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
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Cash Sale Deed $191,500 Landmark Title
Deed -- --
Deed $132,000 None Available
Cash Sale Deed $90,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $188,030 FHA
Previous Owner $147,283 FHA
Previous Owner $131,288 FHA
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Sold -- -- --
04/28/2019 04/28/19 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2019 04/12/19 For Sale $189,000 +20.0% $120 / Sq Ft
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Sold -- -- --
08/04/2017 08/04/17 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2017 07/06/17 For Sale $157,500 -- $100 / 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 $55 $3,660 $870 $2,790
2023 $55 $3,660 $870 $2,790
2022 $55 $3,660 $870 $2,790
2021 $55 $3,660 $870 $2,790
2020 $433 $3,350 $840 $2,510
2019 $484 $3,600 $810 $2,790
2018 $442 $3,600 $810 $2,790
2017 $409 $3,600 $810 $2,790
2016 $410 $3,600 $810 $2,790
2015 $407 $3,600 $810 $2,790
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: 176094

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00552836