$45,500
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

$46 Per Sq Ft

59 Days on Market

Highlights

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

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LORI RICHARD

Lake Breeze Realty, LLC License #912124696 Listed on: 01/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

SAMANTHA LEJEUNE

Rhino Real Estate License #995682580

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $313

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

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

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 980 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Barbe Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00338532

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$313

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Total System: 980.00
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Registered: No
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Square Footage: 980.00
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2000
  • Price Per Square Foot: 42.86
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Regular Lot
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Structure: House

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity Provided By: Entergy Louisiana
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00338532
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 150
  • Lot Size Searchable: 8712.00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.00

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: @071008-0049-10 000410 0000 H COM SE COR LOT 15 GIOVANNI SUB LOT 4 BLK 10 BARBE ADD, E 60 FT N 154 FT ETC

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
Seller's Agent
LORI RICHARD
Lake Breeze Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
SAMANTHA LEJEUNE
Rhino Real Estate
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$42,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,900
-39.91%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
95.95%

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

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Source: Public Records

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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 Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Price Changed $45,500 -8.1% $46 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Price Changed $49,500 -4.6% $51 / Sq Ft
03/01/2025 03/01/25 Price Changed $51,900 -13.4% $53 / Sq Ft
02/15/2025 02/15/25 Price Changed $59,900 -14.3% $61 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Sale $69,900 -- $71 / 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 $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

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL25000483

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00338532