1520 E School St, Lake Charles, LA, 70607
About This Home
Adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage full of timeless craftsmanship you just don’t see anymore! This charming home needs only a few final touches to make it your own. Features include fresh paint, 2” real wood blinds throughout, original knotty pine wood walls, beautiful built-ins, a new roof, new AC, luxury vinyl flooring, and updated appliances. The spacious backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining, while the shop features a brand-new roof and a screened-in porch for additional versatile space. Conveniently located near I-210, shopping, dining, and just minutes from McNeese University, this property combines character, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 918 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0034836
- Special condition: Real Estate Owned
Features
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Level
- Lot size dimensions: 177 x 61
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
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Coastal Flooding
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $500 | $6,000 |
| Home Insurance * | $122 | $1,464 |
| Property Taxes | $38 | $456 |
| Electricity | $147 | $1,773 |
| Total | $807 | $9,684 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Price change | $99,000 |
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $109,000 |
| 2025-07-08 | Sold | -- |
| 2022-10-14 | Sold | -- |
| 2022-09-16 | Pending sale | $125,000 |
| 2022-08-05 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
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