$149,900
$10K PRICE DROP

702 8th St Lake Charles, LA 70601

Estimated payment $787/month

Total Views 2,951
2 Beds
0.5 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
$134 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Turnkey

About This Home

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in the heart of central Lake Charles! This cozy gem is ideal for first-time homeowners or those seeking a great investment opportunity. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting kitchen, formal dining, 2 spacious bedrooms, and an upstairs room and half bath that can be used as an office or even third bedroom. The convenience of indoor laundry adds to the home’s practicality. Step outside to a generously sized, fully fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or gardening, complete with a covered porch and carport. Don’t miss this versatile and well-located property full of potential! Also located in flood zone X where flood insurance is not normally required.

Listing Agent

Chad Carroll

Compass-LC License #99563872 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Compass-LC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40

Year Built

  • 1945

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 49.5 x 126.5
  • Privacy Fence
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Schools

  • Pearl Watson Elementary School
  • Molo Middle School
  • Washington-Marion High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • 0.5 Bathroom
  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40

Year Built

1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced, Privacy
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 49.5 x 126.5
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Has View?: No
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-439-6639
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Directions: From I10, head S on Enterprise, then W on Kirkman, W on 8th St
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None

Exterior Features

  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Green Building Features: Appliances
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pearl Watson
  • Junior High Dist: Calcasieu Parish
  • High School: Washington-Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Molo

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Map

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 $40 $2,650 $650 $2,000
2023 $40 $2,650 $650 $2,000
2022 $40 $2,650 $650 $2,000
2021 $40 $2,650 $650 $2,000
2020 $313 $2,420 $620 $1,800
2019 $350 $2,600 $600 $2,000
2018 $319 $2,600 $600 $2,000
2017 $252 $2,220 $460 $1,760
2016 $251 $2,220 $460 $1,760
2015 $251 $2,220 $460 $1,760
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Price Changed $149,900 -6.3% $134 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $159,900 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Cash Sale Deed $150,000 Standard Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $142,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL25100280

APN: 00564486

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70601

702 8th St, Lake Charles, LA

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