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501 S Polk St, Welsh, LA, 70591

3beds
3baths
2,132sqft
$220,000
$103price/sqft
$1,784/moest. monthly cost
$71,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

This beautiful Victorian home is full of character and charm. Original wood floors and architectural details blend history with modern updates. The renovated kitchen has new cabinets, granite and all appliances stay. This area has room for a dining area or space to entertain. The living area is spacious with original brick and custom built-ins. The primary suite is located downstairs and has a spacious walk-in shower. Upstairs you will find freshly painted walls and brand new carpet for comfort and soundproofing from the main floor. There are bonus rooms upstairs and downstairs adding flexibility. Outside, the fully fenced lot with dual access gates offers both privacy and convenience. The workshop is equipped with electricity and air conditioning making it a comfy outdoor space.

Getting Around

38
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Welsh Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.7 mi
6/10
Welsh High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1915

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Exhaust Fan
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Bathtub,Ceiling Fan(s),Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Kitchen Open to Family Room,Shower in Tub
  • Fireplace features: None

Foyer

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 12.5 X 11.5

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,284
  • Total interior livable area: 2,132 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 17.1 X 14.6

Laundry

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 12.7 X 11.3

Living Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 23.2 X 13.3

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 13.5 X 13.2

Office

  • Level: Lower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 660384300
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Patio & porch: Front Porch
  • Fencing: Wood,Fenced
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Neighborhood
  • Waterfront features: Waterfront Home Across Road

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.25 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Lawn,Yard
  • Lot size dimensions: 157 x 70

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • 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
    LightningVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Tornado
Cold Wave
Drought
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
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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 $1,112$13,344
Home Insurance *$429$5,148
Property Taxes $82$984
Electricity $161$1,934
Total$1,784$21,408
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$61,165/yr
40% on housing$53,520/yr
45% on housing$47,573/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: 12.5%
12.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.8%
4.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$103This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70591$83
Jefferson Davis Parish$94

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70591$100
Jefferson Davis Parish$114

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-06Price change$220,000
2025-12-02Price change$225,000
2025-08-29Listed for sale$235,000
2021-09-01Sold--
2021-07-30Pending sale$255,000
2021-07-27Listed for sale$255,000
2020-07-31Sold--
2020-07-20Pending sale$89,100
2020-06-24Price change$89,100
2020-05-21Listed for sale$99,000
2020-02-24Pending sale$99,000
2020-02-14Listed for sale$99,000
2020-01-14Sold--
2019-12-15Price change$180,983
2019-12-08Price change$180,833
2019-12-04Price change$181,207
2019-12-03Price change$145,038
2019-11-27Price change$145,673
2019-11-25Price change$143,008
2019-11-23Price change$142,939
2019-11-20Price change$142,821
2019-11-18Price change$142,762
2019-11-16Price change$142,560
2019-11-13Price change$142,595
2019-11-12Listed for sale$142,719
2016-06-24Sold--
2011-09-19Sold--
2006-05-02Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentDana P Hoffpauir
BrokerageCompass-LC

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