$69,900
SOLD APR 11, 2025
Last list price

526 W 18th St Lake Charles, LA 70601

2 Beds
1 Bath
980 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$71 Per Sq Ft

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Cottage
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

Absolutely precious, centrally located 2-bedroom, 1 bath cottage in Lake Charles! This home features a newly updated bathroom and tiled floors, offering both style and easy maintenance. Detached utility area provides additional versatility making it perfect for a shop, gameroom, storage space or craft area. With its close proximity to shopping centers and other city conveniences, this property is not only a comfortable living space but also a great investment opportunity. Don't miss out on the chance to secure this prime piece of real estate! Contact us today for more details or to schedule your private viewing.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $313

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 150
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Ceiling Fan
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Barbe Add Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$313

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.2
  • Lot Size: 60 X 150
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-598-5757
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Barbe Add
  • Directions: FROM 210, SOUTH ON LAKE STREET, EAST ON 18TH STREET. PROPERTY ON NORTH SIDE OF ROAD.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Interior Amenities: Remodeled

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront?: No
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Open Parking?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Ralph Hughes And Venetia Hughes Living T and Hughes Ralph William
Bought by
Hedlesky Williams Llc
List Price
$69,900
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$44,289

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2009
Sold by
Crews Jerry Thomas
Bought by
Hughes Venetia Gwen Richard and Hughes Ralph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,000
Interest Rate
5.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Deed $42,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $42,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $35,000 Elite Title Insurance Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $28,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Sale $69,900 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

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 $313 $3,260 $1,620 $1,640
2023 $313 $3,260 $1,620 $1,640
2022 $315 $3,260 $1,620 $1,640
2021 $273 $3,260 $1,620 $1,640
2020 $293 $3,040 $1,560 $1,480
2019 $303 $3,140 $1,500 $1,640
2018 $304 $3,140 $1,500 $1,640
2017 $306 $3,140 $1,500 $1,640
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL25000483

APN: 00338532

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70601

526 W 18th St, Lake Charles, LA

This home is located at 526 W 18th St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 and is currently estimated at $69,900, approximately $71 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 526 W 18th St is a home located in Calcasieu Parish with nearby schools including Barbe Elementary School, Oak Park Middle School, and LaGrange High School.

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