$519,000

231 Merlot Dr Lake Charles, LA 70611

Moss Bluff Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,020/month

Total Views 5,705
4 Beds
0.5 Bath
4,120 Sq Ft
$126 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Corner Lot
  • Graham & Parks Alternative Public School Rated A
  • French Provincial Architecture
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

Discover elegance in Moss Bluff with this meticulously maintained French Country 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, offering 4,120 sq ft of refined living space in Flood Zone X where Flood Insurance is not typically required. High ceilings, triple crown molding, custom solid wood doors, and wood floors create a luxurious atmosphere. The home features real wood windows, 3 fireplaces, formal dining, a separate office, study room, living room, sunroom, and a morning room with a breakfast area. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with gorgeous hardware, triple ovens, granite countertops, a butler's pantry, a walk-in pantry, and Wolf appliances. The laundry room includes a built-in gift wrap center and folding counter. The spacious upstairs bonus room has a full bath and separate bedroom, perfect for guests or a private retreat. The beautifully landscaped corner lot includes 2 covered porches, a back patio, a portico, a 2-car garage, and a storage room. Pride of ownership is evident throughout this exquisite home. All measurements and lot size are approximate. Lot size: 316.6x15.7x112x14.4x41.8x31.3x11.9x211.8x14.3x121

Listing Agent

Lisa Thompson

CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin License #995698996 Listed on: 10/17/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,346

Year Built

  • 2007

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 316.6x15.7x112x14.4x41.8x31.3
  • West Facing Home
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Storage
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 0.5 Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Moss Bluff Elementary And Middle School
  • Sam Houston High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Aerobic Septic System

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Outside City Limits

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Vineyards The Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,346

Year Built

2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Reso Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Outside City Limits
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.77
  • Lot Size: 316.6x15.7x112x14.4x41.8x31.3
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Is Senior Community?: No
  • SpaFeatures: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-474-2185
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Vineyards The
  • Directions: HWY 171, HEAD WEST ON SAM HOUSTON JONES PKWY, NORTH ON MERLOT, HOME IS ON THE RIGHT ON THE CORNER.
  • Architectural Style: French Provincial
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • DaysOnMarketReplicationIncreasingYN: Yes
  • CurrentPrice: 519000.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 2007

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Water To Refrigerator
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Remodeled, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Has Open Parking?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Door-Single, Garage, Oversized, Garage Faces Rear

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Green Building Features: Appliances
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi Units
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic, Septic Type Unknown
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Moss Bluff
  • High School: Sam Houston
  • Middle Or Junior School: Moss Bluff

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.77
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential

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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 $3,346 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2023 $3,346 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2022 $3,291 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2021 $3,449 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2020 $3,836 $34,450 $5,040 $29,410
2019 $4,240 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2018 $3,408 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2017 $4,305 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2016 $4,332 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
2015 $4,332 $37,930 $5,250 $32,680
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 For Sale $519,000 -- $126 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL25101728

APN: 01364053

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70611 Moss Bluff

231 Merlot Dr, Lake Charles, LA

For Sale

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