$285,000
SOLD APR 6, 2023
Last list price

616 Josh St Lake Charles, LA 70611

Moss Bluff Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,005 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2023

72 HR First Right of Refusal. Live in your dream home, in this 3-bedroom, two full bath home, conveniently located in the heart of Moss Bluff. Beautiful living area is an open floor plan with a wood burning fireplace. Kitchen includes breakfast nook, snack bar and full pantry with a dining room off the kitchen. Master suite includes dual walk-in closets, with spacious master bath, double vanity, separate shower, and jetted tub. Spacious linen closet and laundry room with cabinet storage. Double attached garage for extra secure entry and large fenced backyard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Vanover

Century 21 Bono Realty License #995686770 Listed on: 02/08/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Lyndsie Blanchard

The Real Estate Brokerage License #995708195

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,372

Year Built

2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 121 x 186 x 121 x 188
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 288
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-478-1578
  • Subdivision Name: Rolling Hills Ph 2
  • Directions: Hwy 171 North, West on Telephone Rd, South on Colonial, Right at the T, then Right on Josh St.
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
  • Green Building Features: Appliances
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Moss Bluff
  • High School: Sam Houston
  • Middle Or Junior School: Moss Bluff

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22610.0
  • Land Lease Expiration Date: 2024-02-08
  • Additional Parcels: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2023
Closed on
Apr 6, 2023
Sold by
Ward Christopher Thomas and Ward Heather Ann
Bought by
Bertrand Dustin Blake and Bertrand Emily
Seller's Agent
Jim Vanover
Century 21 Bono Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lyndsie Blanchard
The Real Estate Brokerage
List Price
$285,000
Views
142

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$279,837
Outstanding Balance
$271,916
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$59,750

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
Shows Wesley Jared
Bought by
Ward Christopher Thomas and Ward Heather Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,127
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2008
Sold by
Pickens Gregg and Pickens Candace Michelle
Bought by
Pitre Brandon Joseph and Pitre Kara Lynn Welch

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,300
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2005
Sold by
Vinson Huey Melvin and Vinson Miranda Lenora
Bought by
Pickens Gregg and Pickens Candace Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,950
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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 $285,000 Bayou Title
Deed $269,000 Mayo Land Title
Deed $269,000 Mayo Land Title
Deed $185,000 Elite Title Insurance Agency
Deed $164,800 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $279,837 FHA
Previous Owner $264,127 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $131,800 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Price Changed $333,000 -0.4% $166 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $334,500 -0.1% $167 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Price Changed $335,000 -0.4% $167 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 For Sale $336,500 +18.1% $168 / Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Sold -- -- --
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2023 02/08/23 For Sale $285,000 -- $142 / 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 $1,372 $20,260 $2,380 $17,880
2023 $1,372 $18,830 $2,380 $16,450
2022 $1,197 $18,830 $2,380 $16,450
2021 $1,256 $18,830 $2,380 $16,450
2020 $1,861 $17,090 $2,280 $14,810
2019 $2,038 $18,650 $2,200 $16,450
2018 $1,220 $18,650 $2,200 $16,450
2017 $2,069 $18,650 $2,200 $16,450
2016 $2,039 $18,650 $2,200 $16,450
2015 $2,083 $18,650 $2,200 $16,450
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jim Vanover

    Century 21 Bono Realty

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lyndsie Blanchard

    The Real Estate Brokerage

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Map

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL23000864

APN: 01341221

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70611 Moss Bluff

616 Josh St, Lake Charles, LA

This home is located at 616 Josh St, Lake Charles, LA 70611 and is currently estimated at $285,000, approximately $142 per square foot. This property was built in 2000. 616 Josh St is a home located in Calcasieu Parish with nearby schools including Moss Bluff Elementary School, Moss Bluff Middle School, and Sam Houston High School.

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