$180,000
$45K PRICE DROP

609 Dolby St Lake Charles, LA 70605

Estimated payment $1,046/month

Total Views 2,046
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,557 Sq Ft
$116 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Dolby Elementary School Rated A-
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

About This Home

Great family home in the heart of the sought after University neighborhood!! This 3/2 is move-in ready, featuring spacious rooms, dining area that can be used as a second living space or office, wonderful screened patio for relaxing evenings. Let your imagination run wild in the oversized, eat-in kitchen. The 10' X 16' shed doubles as a workshop, storage and utility shed. Double carport for parking and privacy fenced rear yard for kids and pets to enjoy. A must see for any buyer! All measurements are more or less. Flood zone is X!

Listing Agent

Susan Gaar

Compass-LC License #40611 Listed on: 08/09/2024

Compass-LC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,253

Year Built

  • 1958

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 71x121
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,253

Year Built

1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Community Features: Urban
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced, Privacy, Wood
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.2
  • Lot Size: 71x121
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-439-6639
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Directions: South on University, East on Jefferson, S on Dolby
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • 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: 1958

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Separate Shower, Tub Shower

Exterior Features

  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Carport?: Yes
  • Has Open Parking?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Green Building Features: Appliances
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), 1 Unit
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.2
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $1,253 $13,070 $2,250 $10,820
2023 $1,253 $13,070 $2,250 $10,820
2022 $1,263 $13,070 $2,250 $10,820
2021 $1,044 $12,480 $1,660 $10,820
2020 $1,092 $11,330 $1,590 $9,740
2019 $1,204 $12,480 $1,660 $10,820
2018 $596 $12,480 $1,660 $10,820
2017 $1,215 $12,480 $1,660 $10,820
2016 $1,228 $12,480 $1,660 $10,820
2015 $1,228 $12,480 $1,660 $10,820
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Price Changed $180,000 -5.3% $116 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $190,000 -15.6% $122 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 For Sale $225,000 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $130,000 None Available
Deed $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,080 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL24004755

APN: 00334073

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70605

609 Dolby St, Lake Charles, LA

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