Discover a piece of Louisiana history with this registered 1840s Old Colonial French architecture-style Creole cottage in historic Washington, LA, offering timeless elegance and incredible potential. This charming home features a grand foyer leading to a large formal dining hall, three ground-floor bedrooms (two with private baths), hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, plaster medallions with chandeliers, three beautiful Louisiana landscape murals, a double parlor, central hall, and front and back galleries. A spacious upstairs area offers the potential for additional bedrooms or flexible living space, while two additional corner lots and a restorable large pond provide opportunities for further development or garden enhancements. Located in a walkable village with a relaxed country atmosphere, it is just 25 minutes from Lafayette Regional Airport and 2 hours from New Orleans, with convenient access to restaurants, a pharmacy, a walking park, and local hotspots. This unique property offers an exceptional opportunity for ownership or investment.
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225 W Carriere St, Washington, LA 70589
4beds
2,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
0.68 Acres Lot
$182,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,430 Estimated rent
Home value
$182,700
$146,000 - $219,000
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Listed by:
Colby Richard,
Real Broker, LLC,
Lana Soileau,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: RAA,MLS#: 2500001844
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Space Heater
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Stove Con
Features
- High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Special Bath, Formica Counters
- Flooring: Vinyl Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,276 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Has garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Dimensions: 192 x 192 x 96
- Features: 0.51 to 0.99 Acres, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 0500119900
- Special conditions: Arms Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Acadian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other Siding, Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Elec: CLECO
- Gas: Gas: City
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Orig Washington
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $112,400
- Annual tax amount: $545
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/30/2025 | Pending sale | $195,000$86/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$86/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000$88/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $545 | $11,240 |
| 2024 | $545 +2.1% | $11,240 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $534 0% | $11,010 |
| 2022 | $534 +0.1% | $11,010 |
| 2021 | $533 +120.3% | $11,010 |
| 2020 | $242 +25.5% | $11,010 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $193 +52.2% | $10,110 |
| 2017 | $127 -76.3% | $10,110 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $536 +0.1% | $9,740 |
| 2013 | $535 | $9,740 |
| 2012 | $535 -15.3% | $9,740 +7.3% |
| 2010 | $631 | $9,080 |
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Neighborhood: 70589
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North Central High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.9 mi
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