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1228 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA, 70570

2beds
1baths
800sqft
$80,000
$100price/sqft
$679/moest. monthly cost
$27,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Fully occupied investment property featuring two detached rental homes at 1228 and 1232 S. Railroad Ave. in the City of Opelousas. Immediate cash flow with both units currently rented. Excellent opportunity for investors seeking stable rental income in a convenient location. Potential for long-term appreciation and rental growth. Whether you're a seasoned investor or looking to start your real estate investment portfolio, this fully leased property presents an excellent opportunity to generate steady rental income. Schedule your showing today and explore the possibilities!

Getting Around

50
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
1/10
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1968

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subType: Multi Family,Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Finished area above ground: 800

Heating

  • Heating features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 800
  • Total interior livable area: 800 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Open,Other Counters

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0100290750
  • Lease amount: 0

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Enclosed Porch,Screened Porch
  • Exterior features: Corner
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City,Street

Lot

  • Lot size: 100 Acres

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Tornado
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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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 $404$4,848
Home Insurance *$112$1,344
Property Taxes $16$192
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$679$8,148
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$23,280/yr
40% on housing$20,370/yr
45% on housing$18,106/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: 11.6%
11.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -6.2%
-6.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$100This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70570$90
St. Landry Parish$96

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70570$94
St. Landry Parish$98

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
2026-06-09Listed for sale$80,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentEthel Carter
BrokerageCapital Trust Home Services Company

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