Just listed! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in University offers approximately 1,360 sq ft of living space and is ready for your personal touch. The kitchen features granite counters and custom cabinets. Located on a corner lot, it features a spacious fenced backyard, a covered patio, and a storage shed. The roof was replaced about a year ago, and the home is conveniently close to restaurants, shops, schools, parks, and more. Don’t miss the chance to see all this property has to offer—schedule a showing today! All measurements are approximate. Agents, please see private remarks.
For sale
Price cut: $2K (3/22)
$168,000
817 University Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3beds
1,360sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1970
0.29 Acres Lot
$164,000 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered patioCustom cabinetsCorner lotStorage shedSpacious fenced backyardKitchen features granite counters
- 58 days |
- 1,567 |
- 80 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 22, 2026 at 07:14am
Listed by:
Mark Fontenot 337-476-4370,
NextHome New Phase Realty 337-476-4370
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL26000673
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 170
- Features: Back Yard, Regular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 00910805
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SUBDIVISION UNIVERSITY PLAC
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,400
- Annual tax amount: $637
- Date on market: 2/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 58 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$164,000
$156,000 - $172,000
$1,436/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Price change | $168,000-1.2%$124/sqft |
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000673 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000-6.8%$125/sqft |
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000673 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #SWL23007561 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2024 | Pending sale | $182,500$134/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23007561 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2024 | Price change | $182,500-1.1%$134/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23007561 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2024 | Price change | $184,500-1.1%$136/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23007561 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $186,500+16.6%$137/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23007561 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2020 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #180442 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2019 | Pending sale | $159,900$118/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty #180442 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2019 | Price change | $159,900-5.9%$118/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty #180442 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $170,000$125/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari Realty #180442 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $637 -1.1% | $6,640 |
| 2023 | $644 +0.3% | $6,640 |
| 2022 | $642 -2.1% | $6,640 |
| 2021 | $656 +12.1% | $6,640 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $585 -7% | $6,070 -6.9% |
| 2019 | $629 | $6,520 |
| 2018 | $629 -0.3% | $6,520 |
| 2017 | $631 -0.7% | $6,520 |
| 2016 | $635 -1% | $6,520 |
| 2015 | $642 | $6,520 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 70605
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10A. A. Nelson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10F. K. White Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Alfred M. Barbe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Local experts in 70605
- Louisiana
- Calcasieu Parish
- Lake Charles
- 70605
- 817 University Dr





