For sale

Price cut: $10K (8/17)

$159,500

2505 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506

3beds

1,848sqft

$1,073/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

0.29 Acres Lot

$156,600 Zestimate^®

$86/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two-car carportCovered patioWell-built brick homeCentral heating and air

Opportunity awaits! This well-built brick home offers approximately 1,848 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living areas, central heating and air, a covered patio, two-car carport, and a generously sized lot shaded by mature oak trees. Located in an established Lafayette neighborhood close to shopping, dining, schools, public transportation and medical facilities, this home provides an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touches while building equity. A solid home with great bones and endless potential.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: None, Gas Stove Con

Features

Other, Formica Counters, Other Counters
Flooring: Laminate, Other, Wood
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage Faces Front
Has garage: Yes
Carport spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered
Exterior features: Lighting
Fencing: Chain Link,Full

Lot

Size: 0.29 Acres
Dimensions: 102 x 124
Features: 0 to 0.5 Acres, Level

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 6042726
Zoning: RS1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick Veneer, Frame
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Elec: City
Gas: Gas: Atmos
Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Bel-Mar Heights

Location

Region: Lafayette

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $86/sqft
Tax assessed value: $119,800
Annual tax amount: $1,260
Date on market: 6/29/2026
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$156,600

$149,000 - $164,000

$1,744/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/17/2026	Price change	$159,500-5.9%$86/sqft
Source: RAA #2600005860 Report a problem
7/29/2026	Price change	$169,500-5.6%$92/sqft
Source: RAA #2600005860 Report a problem
6/29/2026	Listed for sale	$179,500$97/sqft
Source: RAA #2600005860 Report a problem
9/25/2012	Sold	--
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,260 +0.6%	$11,980
2023	$1,253 0%	$11,980
2022	$1,254 -0.3%	$11,980
2021	$1,258 +0.3%	$11,980
2020	$1,254 +4.3%	$11,980
2019	$1,202 -1.7%	$11,980
2018	$1,223 +121.1%	$11,980 +3.1%
2017	$553	$11,615
2015	$553 +14.3%	--
2013	$484 -47.6%	$10,930
2011	$924 +0.2%	$10,930
2010	$922 -17.5%	$10,930
2008	$1,118 +46.5%	$10,930 +47.3%
2006	$763 +0.8%	$7,420
2005	$757 +7.7%	$7,420
2002	$702 +6.1%	$7,420
2001	$662 +24%	$7,420 +30.2%
2000	$534	$5,700