159 Essie St

$95,000
Price
3
Beds
1,176 Sq. Ft.
$81 / Sq. Ft.
1,176
Sq. Ft.
$81
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great for investment property or first time home buyer! Just need a little TLC! Brand new roof! Brick home with 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms! The open kitchen boasts a breakfast bar that seamlessly connects to the cozy living room and dining area, ideal for entertaining. With plenty of closet space and a large laundry room. Located in a nice quiet neighborhood, conveniently close to shopping, parks, and easy access to I49 and I10 interchanges.Great for investment property or first time home buyer! Just need a little TLC! Brand new roof! Brick home with 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms! The open kitchen boasts a breakfast bar that seamlessly connects to the cozy living room and dining area, ideal for entertaining. With plenty of closet space and a large laundry room. Located in a nice quiet neighborhood, conveniently close to shopping, parks, and easy access to I49 and I10 interchanges.

Listing Agent

  1. Kim Pham

    Kim Pham

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    kim.pham@compass.com

    P: (337)-322-8682

Property Details for 159 Essie Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Dugas
LISTING UPDATED: 10/03/2025 12:39 AM

Property Details for 159 Essie Street

StatusActive
MLS #25001883
Days on Market304
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyLafayette Parish
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Building Information for 159 Essie Street

Stories1Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$509 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$469

Property Taxes

$40

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Essie Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Lafayette
  • Coordinates: -92.017276, 30.247701
  • Directions: Evangeline thruway towards I10, turn left on Willow, right on Essie
  • Latitude: 30.247701
  • Longitude: -92.017276
  • MLS Area Major: D
  • Absolute Longitude: 92.017276
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Year Built: 1974.0
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Parking Total: 1.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 70 DUGAS SUB (75X104)
  • Tax Lot: 70
School Information
  • Elementary School: Boucher
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette Parish
  • High School: Northside
  • High School District: Lafayette Parish
  • Middle Or Junior School: Paul Breaux Middle
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Lafayette Parish
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Approximate
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1176.0
  • Living Area Source: Approximate
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: 0 to 0.5 Acres, Back Yard Access, Commons, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 8276.4
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 104
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8276.4
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Parcel Number: 6051445
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Approximate Age / Env Hazard: 41 - 50 Years
  • Property Type: A
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Sign On Property YN: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: Elec: City
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Gas: Gas: Atmos
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Horse YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1.0
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Formica Counters
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Property History for 159 Essie Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

RAA #25001883

$95,000—
Feb 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

RAA #25001883

$120,000—
Sep 19, 2017

Permanently Off Market

RAA #17003158

$92,000—
Sep 19, 2017

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #RA17003158

$92,000—
Mar 29, 2017

Listed (Active)

RAA #17003158

$99,000—
Mar 29, 2017

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #RA17003158

$99,000—
Aug 30, 2008

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #RA8185581

$135,000—
Aug 30, 2008

Temporarily Off Market

RAA #8185581

$135,000—
Mar 24, 2008

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #RA8185581

$135,000—
Mar 24, 2008

Listed (Active)

RAA #8185581

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Price Change

RAA #25001883

$95,000
02/28/2025

Listed (Active)

RAA #25001883

$120,000
09/19/2017

Permanently Off Market

RAA #17003158

$92,000
09/19/2017

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #RA17003158

$92,000
03/29/2017

Listed (Active)

RAA #17003158

$99,000
03/29/2017

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #RA17003158

$99,000
08/30/2008

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #RA8185581

$135,000
08/30/2008

Temporarily Off Market

RAA #8185581

$135,000
03/24/2008

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #RA8185581

$135,000
03/24/2008

Listed (Active)

RAA #8185581

$135,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Essie Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,296Additions$3,213Total$4,509
Tax Record2024$474 ($40 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860CountyLAFAYETTEAPN6051445

Schools near 159 Essie Street

This home is within Lafayette Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Paul Breaux Middle School
Public5 to 8

Northside High School
Public9 to 12

Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

J. Wallace James Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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159 Essie Street is a single family home for sale in Lafayette, LA 70501. This property was listed for sale on February 28, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $95,000. This listing's school district is Lafayette Parish School District. Nearby schools include Paul Breaux Middle School, Northside High School and Alice N. Boucher Elementary School. 159 Essie Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,176 sqft single family home built in 1974.

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