For sale

$225,000

865 Desoto St, Lake Charles, LA 70607

3beds

1,397sqft

$1,596/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 2018

9,583 Square Feet Lot

$219,200 Zestimate^®

$161/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large covered porchKitchen features granite countertopsSnack bar with seatingAttached dining area

Welcome home to the adorable 3/2 with large covered porch with fenced backyard overlooking the pond. Centrally located and ready for a new family to make memories. This home is open concept & split floorplan.. The kitchen features granite countertops, pantry, abundance of counter space and cabinets, snack bar with seating and attached dining area. The living area has luxury vinyl plank flooring. Outdoors offers a privacy fenced backyard with wrought iron fencing along the back so the view of the water is unobstructed. The spacious covered back patio is perfect for afternoon relaxing while enjoying the view of the pond. Located just south of McNeese, this is perfect for attending McNeese University or the football/baseball games. This property is located in flood zone X

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13x13

Bedroom 1

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 10x9.8

Bedroom 2

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 10x9.8

Kitchen

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 12x12

Living room

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 19x14

Utility room

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 9x8

Heating

Central, Electric

Cooling

One, Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room

Features

Kitchen Open to Family Room, Open Floorplan, Eating Area In Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Has basement: No
Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,321
Total interior livable area: 1,397 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Covered, Concrete
Pool features: None
Fencing: Privacy,Wrought Iron,Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood, Pond
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Pond

Lot

Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Dimensions: 142 x 56 x 142 x 80
Features: Yard

Details

Parcel number: 00534714AG
Zoning description: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Turnkey
Year built: 2018

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Lake Charles

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $161/sqft
Tax assessed value: $165,800
Annual tax amount: $1,628
Date on market: 10/8/2026
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Maintained, Paved

Estimated market value

$219,200

$208,000 - $230,000

$2,245/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/8/2026	Listed for sale	$225,000-5%$161/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26004690 Report a problem
8/1/2025	Listing removed	$236,900$170/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL25001290 Report a problem
4/26/2025	Price change	$236,900-1.1%$170/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL25001290 Report a problem
3/7/2025	Listed for sale	$239,500+6.7%$171/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL25001290 Report a problem
4/5/2023	Sold	--
Source: SWLAR #SWL23000847 Report a problem
2/23/2023	Pending sale	$224,500$161/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23000847 Report a problem
2/8/2023	Listed for sale	$224,500$161/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23000847 Report a problem
6/21/2018	Sold	--
Source: SWLAR #156539 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,628 +2.4%	$16,580
2024	$1,590 -1.1%	$16,580
2023	$1,607 +0.3%	$16,580
2022	$1,603 -2.1%	$16,580
2021	$1,638 +12%	$16,580 +9.3%
2020	$1,462 -6.9%	$15,170 -6.8%
2019	$1,571 +63.4%	$16,280 +328.4%
2018	$961	$3,800