Downtown area/garden district 2 story historic charmer. Located within walking distance of restaurants and events. Zoned for mixed use , this lovely family home would also make a great B&B or professional office. The deep lot could be partially paved to allow additional parking. Built circa 1906, this large beautiful Craftsman home is loaded with character. Featuring 5 fireplaces, 2 sets of pocket doors, high ceilings and 3 living areas including a second story sun room that's flooded with light. There's a large, shaded north facing front porch and a sunny rear deck. Both bathrooms feature clawfoot tubs with shower curtain rails. The foyer features craftsman columns and picture framed hanging staircase. All of the downstairs rooms have 2 doorways so there is an excellent 'flow' throughout, making it a perfect space for large parties and gatherings without feeling boxed in. The kitchen has saltilla tile floors and countertops and large granite slab island and tons of under counter storage and open shelving. The family room has saltilla floor tiles, a quaint rear staircase leading up to the sunroom and tons of light pouring through the south facing wall of windows. The study/office features a gas log fireplace insert, brick paver flooring, faux punched-tin ceiling, pocket doors and large freestanding bookshelves that will remain. The large formal dining room also has a gas log fireplace insert and is perfect for dinner parties. The majority of the home features original wood flooring that was refinished in 2011. Seller is a licensed Louisiana real estate salesperson.
Sold
Price Unknown
518 Clarence St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
4beds
3,300sqft
Commerical/Residential, Residential, Mixed Use
Built in 1906
0.3 Acres Lot
$337,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,054 Estimated rent
Home value
$337,800
$314,000 - $361,000
$2,054/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$2,054/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$2,054/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stan Shreve 337-794-3323,
Lakeside Properties
Bought with:
Aimee Stawecki
Lakeside Properties
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL23006566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Closet in bathroom, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Shower in Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Tile Counters
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Multi Units, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range/Oven, Trash Compactor, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Shower in Tub, Tile Counters, Eating Area In Dining Room
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Wood Frames
- 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: 3,700
- Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Carport, Detached Carport, Concrete, Driveway, Private
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Wood, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 66.7 ft. x 196 ft.
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Regular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 00589284
- Zoning description: MultiUse
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Commerical/Residential, Residential, Mixed Use
Materials
- Frame, Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Raised
- Roof: Asphalt,Ridge Vents,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Prewired
- Subdivision: Kirby Heirs Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $64,100
- Annual tax amount: $764
- Date on market: 11/17/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 234 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Maintained, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #SWL23006566 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Pending sale | $379,900$115/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23006566 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2024 | Price change | $379,900-5%$115/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23006566 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,900$121/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23006566 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2011 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/1990 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #47852 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $764 +4.5% | $6,410 |
| 2024 | $731 -1.3% | $6,410 |
| 2023 | $741 +0.4% | $6,410 |
| 2022 | $738 -8.3% | $6,410 |
| 2021 | $805 +5.8% | $6,410 +9% |
| 2020 | $761 -9.8% | $5,880 -6.2% |
| 2019 | $843 +783.1% | $6,270 |
| 2018 | $96 | $6,270 |
| 2017 | $96 | $6,270 |
| 2016 | $96 -86.5% | $6,270 |
| 2015 | $709 | $6,270 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 70601
Nearby homes
- $103,800-- bd-- ba-- sqft522 Clarence St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
- $170,6004 bd2 ba1.9k sqft512 Clarence St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
- $101,400-- bd-- ba1.2k sqft1214 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
- $145,100-- bd-- ba1.4k sqft1220 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
- $2,700-- bd-- ba-- sqft1222 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
- $127,700-- bd-- ba1.4k sqft1222 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
- $97,9002 bd1 ba1k sqft739 Clarence St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
- $113,100-- bd2 ba1.3k sqft523 Clarence St, Lake Charles, LA 70601Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Pearl Watson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 2/10Washington/Marion Magnet High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pearl Watson
- 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.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$337,800
2% more
+$6,756
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$344,556
- Louisiana
- Calcasieu Parish
- Lake Charles
- 70601
- 518 Clarence St
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Lake Charles Topics
