$319,500
SOLD DEC 2, 2024
Last list price

940 Tara Ave Lake Charles, LA 70611

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,010 Sq Ft
0.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$159 Per Sq Ft

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Neighborhood Views
  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of December 2024

72 hr Right of First RefusalBeautiful custom built home in Moss Bluff on nearly an acre and professionally landscaped. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home offers a split floorpan for privacy and was remodeled after Hurricane Laura which included a new roof, new floors, new ceiling, new sheetrock, new paint, new AC and new ductwork. A two car garage and a shop with a 2 car carport attached provides extra storage. The master bathroom is very spacious with his and hers double vanity areas and closets. The master bath also has a separate shower and soaker tub. The kitchen is equipped with high end appliances, under cabinet lighting, two pantries, a breakfast nook and a counter bar. Flood Zone X, according to LSU AG Flood maps. All measurements +/-. Add this stunning home to your "must see" list.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marla Baldwin

EXIT Bayou Realty License #995708437 Listed on: 09/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Marla Baldwin

EXIT Bayou Realty License #995708437 Listed on: 09/19/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $600

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01350694

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$600

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total System: 2010.00
  • Levels: One
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Registered: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Storage
  • Square Footage: 2010.00
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9300
  • MainLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MainLevelBedrooms: 3
  • Patio: Yes
  • Price Per Square Foot: 152.74
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters, Separate tub and shower, Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-in shower
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Property Faces: South
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Structure: House
  • View Description: Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Carport, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Mechanical
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gillis
  • Middle School: Moss Bluff
  • High School: Sam Houston
  • Elementary School: Gillis
  • HighSchool: Sam Houston
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Moss Bluff

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 01350694
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9300
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular lot
  • Lot Size Searchable: 40510.80
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40510.80
  • View YN: Yes

Building Info

  • Laundry: Yes

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: @190808-1780-3 0015 0000 LT 15 BLK 3 SOUTHERN BELLE EST. #2 IMPS 04/RMS REF1-DREW MANUEL TRAINING SCHOOL B 1430 P 450-78 REF2-ROBERT ELLSWORTH FARLEY AND DOROTHY HELEN B 2198 P 259-90 REF3-ROBERT ELLSWORTH FARLEY B 2829 P 281-2000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2023
Sold by
Piraro Robyn V and Piraro Janet
Bought by
Huber Victoria and Huber Eric T
Current Estimated Value
$302,521

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2006
Sold by
Lebleu Martin Otto and Lebleu Laura Renae Granger
Bought by
Piraro Robyn V and Piraro Janet M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $185,000 None Listed On Document
Cash Sale Deed $185,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2024 12/02/24 Sold -- -- --
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Price Changed $319,500 -3.0% $159 / Sq Ft
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $329,500 -- $164 / 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 $600 $13,080 $1,210 $11,870
2023 $600 $13,080 $1,210 $11,870
2022 $1,382 $13,080 $1,210 $11,870
2021 $619 $13,080 $1,210 $11,870
2020 $1,289 $11,840 $1,160 $10,680
2019 $1,429 $13,080 $1,210 $11,870
2018 $611 $13,080 $1,210 $11,870
2017 $1,451 $13,080 $1,210 $11,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Southern MLS

MLS Number: SWL24005619

Greater Southern MLS

APN: 01350694