$315,000
SOLD JAN 24, 2025
Last list price

401 Dolby St Lake Charles, LA 70605

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,334 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$94 Per Sq Ft

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Granite Countertops
  • Dolby Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the highly desirable University Subdivision, set on a spacious half-acre corner lot. Carefully restored to its full grandeur, this 3,300+ square foot residence features brand-new flooring, walls, paint, and fixtures throughout. The open, split floorplan offers two master suites, with the primary suite enjoying its own private living room, a wood-burning fireplace, a gorgeously tiled walk-in shower, and a luxurious standalone tub. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry paired perfectly with stainless steel appliances. Additional living spaces include a den, formal dining room, and formal living room, ensuring plenty of room to spread out. Located in Flood Zone X, where flood insurance is typically not required, this home offers both elegance and peace of mind. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Floyd

Exit Realty Southern License #41435 Listed on: 09/18/2024

Exit Realty Southern

Last Buyer's Agent

Phyllis Loftin

Latter & Blum Compass-LC License #995681565

Latter & Blum Compass-LC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,466

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104'x189'x141'x71'x40'x118'
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 3,334 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • No Carpet

Schools

  • Dolby Elementary School
  • F.K. White Middle School
  • Barbe High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00328715

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Place Pt E Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,466

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total System: 3334.00
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Registered: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Count: 10
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Water Heater, Range/Oven
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Square Footage: 3515.00
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Carpet, Bathtub, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Storage
  • Square Footage: 3334.00
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5100
  • MainLevelBathrooms: 3
  • MainLevelBedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 94.13
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Separate tub and shower, Shower, Shower in Tub, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Walk-in shower
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick, HardiPlank Type
  • Property Faces: West
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Yard
  • New Construction: No
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Structure: House
  • View Description: Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity Provided By: Entergy Louisiana
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dolby
  • Middle School: F.K. White
  • High School: Barbe
  • Elementary School: Dolby
  • HighSchool: Barbe
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: F.K. White

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00328715
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5100
  • Lot Dimensions: 104'x189'x141'x71'x40'x118'
  • Lot Size Searchable: 22215.60
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22215.60
  • View YN: Yes

Building Info

  • Laundry: Yes

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: @301008-1941-6 0003 0000 -401 DOLBY ST- LOT 3 BLK 6 UNIVERSITY PLACE PART E REF1-FORD, PATRICK LANG B 3112 P 476-03

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Jan 24, 2025
Sold by
Doland Craig Michael
Bought by
Benevage Justin Kraig and Benevage Emily Claire
Seller's Agent
Joshua Floyd
Exit Realty Southern
Buyer's Agent
Phyllis Loftin
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$313,840
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,160
-0.37%
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$295,466

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,374
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.00%
Original Mortgage
$298,778
Outstanding Balance
$298,247
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$2,781

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2023
Sold by
Ford Thomas Bryan and Ford Sheila L
Bought by
Doland Craig Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Cutter Tricia F
Bought by
Ford Mary C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2015
Sold by
Ford Mary C
Bought by
Cutrer Tricia F
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
Warranty Deed $313,840 Armor Title
Deed $126,300 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $298,778 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold -- -- --
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $315,000 -- $94 / 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 $1,466 $15,290 $2,810 $12,480
2023 $1,466 $15,290 $2,810 $12,480
2022 $792 $8,190 $1,890 $6,300
2021 $58 $8,190 $1,890 $6,300
2020 $721 $7,480 $1,810 $5,670
2019 $790 $8,190 $1,890 $6,300
2018 $181 $8,190 $1,890 $6,300
2017 $798 $8,190 $1,890 $6,300
2016 $806 $8,190 $1,890 $6,300
2015 $806 $8,190 $1,890 $6,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL24005457

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00328715