NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Richard St Lake Charles, LA 70601

Estimated Value: $94,000 - $165,898

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,923 Sq Ft
$71/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2022

Current estimated payment $822/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Lawn
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of November 2022

What a gem! This is a well-maintained brick home conveniently located near shopping and dining. This house has 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, kitchen/den combo, utility room and formal living room. Fabulous back yard featuring a ~12’x24’ covered brick patio, ~12’x16’ shed/workshop, ~11’X16’ hot house, and ~15’x17’ wood deck to host your own jacuzzi. This home has a new (H-Laura) roof and vinyl wood flooring in bedrooms and living room. Measurements are M/L

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beverly Cox

Flavin Realty, Inc. License #995694148 Listed on: 09/16/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Floyd

Exit Realty Southern License #41435

Exit Realty Southern

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $714

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 160'.6 x 75'
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,923 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Parking Available

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Greenhouse

Schools

  • Barbe Elementary School
  • Oak Park Middle School
  • Barbe High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00424986

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Highland Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$714

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total System: 1923.00
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator included with sale
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Registered: No
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 2393.00
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Shower
  • Square Footage: 1923.00
  • MainLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MainLevelBedrooms: 3
  • Patio: Yes
  • Price Per Square Foot: 87.88
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Walk-in shower
  • Kitchen Features: Formica Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room
  • Spa Features: See Remarks
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Property Faces: North
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Regular Lot
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete, Covered, Deck, Patio, Patio Open, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool: No
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • Structure: House
  • View Description: None

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity Provided By: Entergy
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, One, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • Middle School: Oak Park
  • High School: Barbe
  • Elementary School: Barbe
  • HighSchool: Barbe
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Oak Park

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00424986
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 160'.6 x 75'
  • View YN: No

Building Info

  • Laundry: Yes

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: Lot 15, E 1/2 Lot 16 BLK 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Punks Properties Llc
Bought by
Whittington Emily
Seller's Agent
Beverly Cox
Flavin Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Floyd
Exit Realty Southern
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.53%
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$135,975

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$33,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.17%
Original Mortgage
$165,938
Outstanding Balance
$161,590
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$25,615
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whittington Emily $169,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whittington Emily $165,938
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Sold -- -- --
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2022 10/01/22 For Sale $169,900 0.0% $88 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2022 09/16/22 For Sale $169,900 -- $88 / 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 $714 $7,450 $2,430 $5,020
2023 $714 $7,450 $2,430 $5,020
2022 $720 $7,450 $2,430 $5,020
2021 $623 $7,450 $2,430 $5,020
2020 $660 $6,850 $2,330 $4,520
2019 $702 $7,270 $2,250 $5,020
2018 $703 $7,270 $2,250 $5,020
2017 $708 $7,270 $2,250 $5,020
2016 $712 $7,270 $2,250 $5,020
2015 $715 $7,270 $2,250 $5,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL22007270

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00424986