$132,500
SOLD FEB 3, 2015
Last list price

3912 Joseph St Lake Charles, LA 70605

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,258 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$105 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Cottage
  • Attached Carport
  • No HOA
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

As of October 2018

This cottage home has been remodeled and upgraded! Beautiful laminate floors, new fixtures - both lights and ceiling fans, both bathrooms updated, some new interior paint, new exterior back & carport doors. Kitchen was totally gutted and has new cabinets, granite tile countertop, new backsplash, new fixtures. Living room features crown moulding. There is also a 10' x 30' screened in front porch. Roof was replaced 2006. Gas heater, water heater and stove. Trees include crepe myrtle, Japanese maple, lemon, pecan and honeysuckle vine. There is a 10' x 16' metal storage building that remains. Double pane window (except picture window in living room. Cozy covered patio off carport Current taxes w/homestead: $84.73. Not in a flood zone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kay Vaughan

Latter & Blum Compass-LC License #995684567 Listed on: 12/18/2014

Latter & Blum Compass-LC

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Wise

Latter & Blum Compass-LC License #1085

Latter & Blum Compass-LC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $85

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,258 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Attached Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • College Oaks Elementary School
  • Barbe High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • J.L. Bruce Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00291846

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$85

Year Built

Built in 1950

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: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven and Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1861.00
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Square Footage: 1258.00
  • Price Per Square Foot: 105.33
  • Spa Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Builder Name: unknown
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: College Oaks
  • High School: Barbe
  • Elementary School: College Oaks
  • HighSchool: Barbe

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00291846
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot Size Searchable: 9583.20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.20

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: E 128' Of Lot 6 Of J.L. Bruce
  • Tax Lot: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2018
Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Darbonne Joseph Wayne and Darbonne Dominique Layne
Bought by
Hayes Reese M and Hayes Reese Mckinley
Seller's Agent
Phyllis Loftin
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Floyd
Exit Realty Southern
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$155,500
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.32%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$163,704

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,204
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.78%
Original Mortgage
$147,725
Outstanding Balance
$130,653
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,051

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2014
Closed on
Feb 3, 2015
Sold by
Drayton Ryan J
Bought by
Darbonne Joseph W and Meyer Dominique L
Seller's Agent
Kay Vaughan
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Greg Wise
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
List Price
$132,500
Sold Price
$132,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.41%
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2008
Sold by
Bryson Marie Elvina and Bryson Virginia Marie
Bought by
Drayton Ryan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,020
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Cash Sale Deed $155,500 None Available
Deed $132,500 Landmark Title Services
Deed $112,600 Landmark Title Services
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $9,300 New Conventional
Open $147,725 New Conventional
Previous Owner $106,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $115,020 VA
Previous Owner $45,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2018 10/19/18 Sold -- -- --
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2018 09/25/18 For Sale $155,000 +17.0% $123 / Sq Ft
02/03/2015 02/03/15 Sold -- -- --
12/21/2014 12/21/14 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2014 12/18/14 For Sale $132,500 -- $105 / 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 $85 $5,660 $1,940 $3,720
2023 $85 $5,660 $1,940 $3,720
2022 $86 $5,660 $1,940 $3,720
2021 $86 $5,660 $1,940 $3,720
2020 $502 $5,210 $1,860 $3,350
2019 $533 $5,520 $1,800 $3,720
2018 $534 $5,520 $1,800 $3,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: 130814

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00291846