Fall in love with this charming 3-bedroom, 2 bath cottage. Located just a stone's throw from the Lakefront and Shell Beach Dr. This property provides a peaceful area for bike riding or walking along the Lake. Close to downtown activities and the boardwalk. Situated on a double lot, this property offers easy living with incredible flexibility and space. The front porch and rear covered patio are perfect for relaxing with friends or enjoying your favorite beverage. Included is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house with 2 car garage. Offering comfort and versatility for a variety of uses. Perfect for extended family, college kids or rental income.
For sale
$229,000
1825 Barbe St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wonderful covered back patioLarge corner lotWelcoming front porch
- 853 days
- 318
- 47
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rhonda Gaspard 337-802-8361,
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin 337-474-2185
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL24001472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Master Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.5
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Dining room
- Description: Dining
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 12.6
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Living room
- Description: Living Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 23
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Laminate Counters, Shower in Tub, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Eating Area In Dining Room
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 130 x 151
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 00448583
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Hardboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Barbe
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,858
- Date on market: 3/13/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 903 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,711/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $229,000-8.4%$127/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$139/sqft |
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| 5/13/2024 | Price change | $259,900-10.3%$144/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 4/22/2024 | Pending sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 3/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $289,900-16.9%$161/sqft |
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| 7/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500-6.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/1/2022 | Price change | $349,000-5.4%$194/sqft |
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| 7/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $369,000$205/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/10/2020 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,600-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2019 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Price change | $1,800-10%$1/sqft |
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| 3/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 2/19/1999 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/1/1998 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,858 +2.4% | $18,920 |
| 2024 | $1,814 -1.1% | $18,920 |
| 2023 | $1,834 +0.3% | $18,920 |
| 2022 | $1,829 -2.1% | $18,920 |
| 2021 | $1,869 +11.8% | $18,920 +9% |
| 2020 | $1,672 -8.4% | $17,350 -8.3% |
| 2019 | $1,826 +50.1% | $18,920 |
| 2018 | $1,216 -0.2% | $18,920 |
| 2017 | $1,219 -0.6% | $18,920 |
| 2016 | $1,226 -34.1% | $18,920 |
| 2015 | $1,862 | $18,920 |
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Neighborhood: 70601
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barbe
- Middle: SJWelsh
- High: Washington-Marion
Source: SWLAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



