$290,000
SOLD JUL 6, 2021
Last list price

889 Melanie Ave Lake Charles, LA 70611

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,368 Sq Ft
0.97 Acres

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of July 2021

Beautiful, well maintained and updated home situated on large lot (just shy of an acre) in established neighborhood! Living room features vaulted ceilings, fireplace and opens up to the spacious kitchen with large island, plenty of storage and two dining spaces. Fourth bedroom could double as flex/bonus space or secondary living area. Outdoor space is perfect for entertaining with covered patio and carport, ample parking and a large 20x24 workshop. This home is a MUST SEE!! All measurements +/-

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Harland

The Real Estate Brokerage License #995703432 Listed on: 05/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Fontenot

Century 21 Bono Realty License #912124646

Century 21 Bono Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,439

Year Built

  • Built in 1977 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 192x204x257x210

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,368 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • Parking Available

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Moss Bluff Elementary And Middle School
  • Sam Houston High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Mechanical Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Southern Belle Estate 2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00817066

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,439

Year Built

Built in 1977 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total System: 2368.00
  • Levels: One
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Registered: No
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Square Footage: 4298.00
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Square Footage: 2368.00
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9700
  • MainLevelBathrooms: 3
  • MainLevelBedrooms: 4
  • Patio: Yes
  • Price Per Square Foot: 122.47
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters, Walk-in shower
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
  • Spa Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Yard
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Structure: House

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Carport, Covered
  • Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Mechanical
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: None
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • School District: Calcasieu Parish
  • Elementary School: Moss Bluff
  • Middle School: Moss Bluff
  • High School: Sam Houston
  • Elementary School: Moss Bluff
  • HighSchool: Sam Houston
  • Senior High School District: Calcasieu Parish
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Moss Bluff

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00817066
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9700
  • Lot Dimensions: 192x204x257x210
  • Lot Size Searchable: 42253.20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42253.20

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: @190808-1780-3 0008 0000 LOT 8 BLK 3 OF SOUTHERN BELLE ESTATES NO 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Conway Family Trust
Bought by
Crochet Jacob and Broussard Melissa
Seller's Agent
Tracy Harland
The Real Estate Brokerage
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Fontenot
Century 21 Bono Realty
List Price
$290,000
Current Estimated Value
$313,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.89%
Original Mortgage
$258,570
Outstanding Balance
$237,335
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$75,687

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2016
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Henderson Herschel Stanley and Henderson Mary Kathryn
Bought by
Conway Jenise and Conway Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Nikki Pruitt
Nikki P's Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nikki Pruitt
Nikki P's Realty
List Price
$285,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.36%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2014
Closed on
Jun 5, 2014
Sold by
Schiro James Kevin and Schiro Jamie Dawn
Bought by
Henderson Herschel Stanley and Henderson Mary Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Thomas Jones
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Josh Foster
Exit Realty Southern
List Price
$239,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.79%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2013
Closed on
Nov 11, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Schiro James Kevin and Schiro Jamie Dawn
Seller's Agent
Susan Gaar
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Jones
Latter & Blum Compass-LC
List Price
$79,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
720.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2013
Sold by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2013
Sold by
Parker Kevin C and Parker Kevin Carl Anthony
Bought by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2008
Sold by
Kelley Harold Dean
Bought by
Lange Parker Jr Kevin Carl Anthony and Lange Parker Jennifer Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,600
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2007
Sold by
Keel Clyde Edward
Bought by
Kelley Harold Dean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
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
Cash Sale Deed $290,000 None Available
Cash Sale Deed $285,000 First American Title
Cash Sale Deed $227,500 Bayou Title Inc
Cash Sale Deed $70,000 United Title Of Louisiana In
Cash Sale Deed $117,695 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $117,695 None Available
Deed $157,000 Legacy Title Of Lc Llc
Deed $160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $258,570 VA
Previous Owner $125,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $136,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2021 07/06/21 Sold -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $290,000 +1.8% $122 / Sq Ft
08/17/2016 08/17/16 Sold -- -- --
08/17/2016 08/17/16 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2016 08/17/16 For Sale $285,000 +18.8% $117 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Sold -- -- --
05/14/2014 05/14/14 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2014 03/21/14 For Sale $239,900 +200.3% $99 / Sq Ft
11/11/2013 11/11/13 Sold -- -- --
10/02/2013 10/02/13 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2013 09/10/13 For Sale $79,900 -- $39 / 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 $1,439 $20,890 $3,240 $17,650
2023 $1,439 $20,890 $3,240 $17,650
2022 $1,415 $20,890 $3,240 $17,650
2021 $1,485 $20,890 $3,240 $17,650
2020 $2,069 $19,000 $3,110 $15,890
2019 $2,256 $20,650 $3,000 $17,650
2018 $1,439 $20,650 $3,000 $17,650
2017 $2,291 $20,650 $3,000 $17,650
2016 $2,258 $20,650 $3,000 $17,650
2015 $1,827 $16,360 $1,360 $15,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL21002120

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 00817066