Situated in Historic Margaret Place sits this unassuming 1950's cottage boasting just over 3400 square feet of living. Laden with charm you enter this lovely home into a formal living room and dining room both with fireplaces and original hardwood flooring. Four bedrooms and three full baths. Ideal for dual primary ensuites, one on the first floor and secondary Primary ensuite on the second floor. Spacious den with cathedral ceilings and yet another freestanding fireplace and a wall of built-ins. Den features a wall of windows on either side leading outdoor entertaining space. One side opens to a quaint and cozy courtyard and the other to a terrific inground heated pool and covered patios. Owners have everything ready for an addition of an outdoor kitchen area. Kitchen also overlooks the pool and backyard and is sleek and sophisticated boasting dual islands with six burner gas cooktop, quarts countertops, cork flooring, open shelving creating an urban living environment. Glass doors also lead out to the pool area making this the ideal floor plan for entertaining. Single attached garage with storage / workshop and additional two car carport with rear alley access. Nicely landscaped and near the lake and restaurants. Subject to inspection but no repairs.
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216 Wilson St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
4beds
3,404sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
0.31 Acres Lot
$415,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,723 Estimated rent
Home value
$415,300
$390,000 - $440,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Larry G Turner 337-540-1916,
Bessette Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Jeff Meaux, 995684565
Compass-LC
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL23000128
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Formica Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Shower in Tub, Vanity area
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Multi Units, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Shower in Tub, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Eating Area In Dining Room, Separated Eating Area
- Doors: French Doors, Panel Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,017
- Total interior livable area: 3,404 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered, Carport, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Private, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick, Covered, Concrete, Deck, Patio, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wood
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
- Fencing: Privacy,Vinyl,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 67 x 192
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Utilities, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 00556785
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Phone Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
- Subdivision: Margaret Place Of Perkins Grov
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/29/2023 | Pending sale | $439,500$129/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Price change | $439,500-12%$129/sqft |
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| 4/21/2023 | Price change | $499,500-4.8%$147/sqft |
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| 4/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $524,500$154/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23000128 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2023 | Pending sale | $524,500$154/sqft |
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| 2/27/2023 | Price change | $524,500-4.5%$154/sqft |
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| 1/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $549,500$161/sqft |
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| 12/5/2016 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #136979 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/1993 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #57941 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,157 +4.5% | $26,490 |
| 2024 | $3,022 -1.3% | $26,490 |
| 2023 | $3,062 +0.4% | $26,490 |
| 2022 | $3,048 +0.2% | $26,490 +9.3% |
| 2021 | $3,043 +6.9% | $24,240 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $2,847 -11.8% | $22,010 -8.3% |
| 2019 | $3,228 +38.3% | $24,000 |
| 2018 | $2,334 +9% | $24,000 |
| 2017 | $2,140 +7.6% | $24,000 +115.1% |
| 2016 | $1,988 +57.7% | $11,160 |
| 2015 | $1,261 | $11,160 |
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Neighborhood: 70601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Barbe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 2/10Washington/Marion Magnet High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barbe
- Middle: Molo
- 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.
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- Louisiana
- Calcasieu Parish
- Lake Charles
- 70601
- 216 Wilson St
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