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278 Paul Breaux Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70501

2beds
1baths
1,100sqft
$56,500
$51price/sqft
$542/moest. monthly cost
$21,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Investment opportunity located on the North side of town next to a daycare to handle all child care needs.

Getting Around

55
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
64
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Lafayette Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.7 mi
6/10
Acadiana High SchoolGrades 9-124.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Fixer

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick Veneer,Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Acadian
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,100
  • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 6049272
  • Zoning: Residential

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Open
  • Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,484 sqft
  • Features: 0 to 0.5 Acres,Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 40 x 84

Parking

  • Parking features: Open
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Cold Wave
Hurricane

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $285$3,420
Home Insurance *$84$1,008
Property Taxes $26$312
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$542$6,504
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$18,582/yr
40% on housing$16,260/yr
45% on housing$14,453/yr

Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 151,075Commercial: 10,572
Total Premiums$518.28M
Total Exposure$41.71B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.2%
6.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$51This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70501$61
Lafayette Parish$157

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70501$125
Lafayette Parish$149

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-12Listed for sale$56,500
2026-03-04Pending sale$56,500
2025-08-14Listed for sale$56,500
2006-02-09Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentKevin McKay
BrokerageHUNCO Real Estate

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