$40,000
SOLD JAN 28, 2025
Last list price

316 Congress St Opelousas, LA 70570

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$40 Per Sq Ft

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Butcher Block Countertops
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Cottage
  • Cooling Available
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of January 2025

FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER/INVESTOR SPECIAL!!! You decide!!! This home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms with stand alone shower with some original hardwood floors. This house is nestled in the heart of the City of Opelousas. It's beautiful landscaped lot invites you into a cozy cottage style abode. There is an extended carport as well as a garage. It's A Must See!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Roberson

Reality Realty, LLC License #995681459 Listed on: 10/31/2024

Co-Listed By

Crystal Brooks

Reality Realty, LLC License #0995699482

Last Buyer's Agent

Alicia Rhodes

Keller Williams Realty Acadiana License #99570616

Keller Williams Realty Acadiana

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $155

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 175
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Butcher Block Countertops
  • Washer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Northeast Elementary School
  • Opelousas Middle School
  • Opelousas High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2,38

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$155

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size: 55 x 175
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: l001122
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-594-1910
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Take exit 19B toward Opelousas onto US-190 W (Highway 190), turn right onto S Union St (LA-182 N) toward Washington/Ville Platte, turn right onto Congress St. House is on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Butcher Block Counters
  • Living Area: 1500

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full
  • Lot Features: 0 to 0.5 Acres
  • Pool Private: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Property Condition: 51 - 75 Years
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Other
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Elec: CLECO
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas Company: Gas: Centerpoint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Northeast
  • Junior High Dist: St Landry Parish
  • High School: Opelousas
  • Middle Or Junior School: Opelousas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 2,38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2024
Sold by
Sheriff Of St Landry Parish
Bought by
Llacg Community Investment Fund

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $41,833 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Price Changed $145,000 -3.3% $97 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $150,000 +275.0% $100 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Sold -- -- --
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Price Changed $40,000 -33.2% $27 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $59,900 -- $40 / Sq Ft
Source: REALTOR® Association of Acadiana

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 $155 $3,980 $640 $3,340
2023 $21 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2022 $21 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2021 $115 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2020 $115 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2019 $115 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2018 $115 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2017 $115 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2015 $114 $2,950 $550 $2,400
2013 $114 $2,950 $550 $2,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alicia Rhodes

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alicia Rhodes

    Real Broker, LLC

    (337) 288-0682

    74 Total Sales

    Alicia Rhodes
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  • Angela Roberson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Angela Roberson

    Reality Realty, LLC

    (337) 501-8102

    82 Total Sales

    Angela Roberson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Crystal Brooks

    Reality Realty, LLC

    (337) 308-3560

    54 Total Sales

    Crystal Brooks
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Map

Source: REALTOR® Association of Acadiana

MLS Number: 24010184

REALTOR® Association of Acadiana

APN: 0103222075

Louisiana St Landry Parish Opelousas 70570

316 Congress St, Opelousas, LA

This home is located at 316 Congress St, Opelousas, LA 70570 and is currently estimated at $40,000, approximately $26 per square foot. 316 Congress St is a home located in St. Landry Parish with nearby schools including Northeast Elementary School, Opelousas Middle School, and Opelousas Junior High School.

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