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    • Price cut: $5K (6/26)
    $119,900

    160 Josephine St, Lake Charles, LA 70607

    2beds
    1,408sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1965
    0.7 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $85/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Charming cottageSpacious screened porch
    Freshly painted in neutral colors, this charming cottage is tucked away in the Old Settlement neighborhood on Big Lake. In addition to 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, it offers a small office, perfect for working from home or creative projects. A spacious screened porch and a large backyard with beautiful live oak trees provide a picturesque setting to enjoy. A new roof was installed in 2020, and the home is located less than 250 yards from Big Lake, making it ideal as a primary residence, weekend retreat, or rental investment.
    135 days
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    522
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    47
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tricia C Phillips 337-540-2790,

    Century 21 Bono Realty 337-478-1578

    Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL26000752

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 19 x 13.5
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 11 x 21
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 5.5 x 7.8
      Kitchen
      • Description: Kitchen/dining
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 10.9 x 18.7
      Living room
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 23 x 13
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Cooktop
      Features
      • Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Tile Counters
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,193
      • Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage, Carport
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Covered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.7 Acres
      • Dimensions: 165 x 198 x 102 x 251
      • Features: Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0400071600
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1965

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: DOMINGO OLIVER
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lake Charles

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $85/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $70,000
      • Annual tax amount: $854
      • Date on market: 2/19/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 329 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Inclusions: Stove, refrigerator, stacked washer/dryer
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,680/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Price change$119,900-4%$85/sqft
        Source: SWLAR #SWL26000752 Report a problem
        6/19/2026Price change$124,900-3.8%$89/sqft
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        6/12/2026Price change$129,900-19.8%$92/sqft
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        2/19/2026Listed for sale$161,900$115/sqft
        Source: SWLAR #SWL26000752 Report a problem
        2/16/2026Listing removed$161,900$115/sqft
        Source: SWLAR #SWL25100453 Report a problem
        1/15/2026Price change$161,900-4.7%$115/sqft
        Source: SWLAR #SWL25100453 Report a problem
        8/7/2025Listed for sale$169,900-4%$121/sqft
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        7/21/2025Listing removed$177,000$126/sqft
        Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL22008418 Report a problem
        6/4/2025Price change$177,000-5.3%$126/sqft
        Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL22008418 Report a problem
        7/17/2024Price change$187,000-0.5%$133/sqft
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        2/9/2024Price change$188,000-1%$134/sqft
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        1/10/2024Listing removed--
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        12/7/2023Listed for rent$1,400-6.7%$1/sqft
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        10/31/2023Price change$189,900-2.6%$135/sqft
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        6/21/2023Listing removed--
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        5/28/2023Listed for rent$1,500-31.8%$1/sqft
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        2/16/2023Price change$195,000-13.3%$138/sqft
        Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL22008418 Report a problem
        11/1/2022Listed for sale$225,000+15.4%$160/sqft
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        5/20/2022Listing removed--
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        4/27/2022Listed for rent$2,200$2/sqft
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        8/9/2021Listing removed--
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        7/2/2021Listed for sale$194,900$138/sqft
        Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL21004910 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$854 +5%$7,000
        2024$813 -9.4%$7,000
        2023$897 +63.8%$7,000 +56.3%
        2022$548 $4,480 +73%
        2021-- $2,590
        2020-- $2,590 -63%
        2019-- $7,000
        2018-- $7,000
        2017$919 $7,000
        2016-- $7,000 -90%
        2015$844 $70,000 +900%
        2013$844 -19.5%$7,000
        2012$1,049 -10.5%$7,000 -4.8%
        2011$1,172 +54.1%$7,350 +52.2%
        2010$761 $4,830

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 70607

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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