197 Alston Road

Closed 4/9/20
Closed 4/9/20
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Sold
Last List Price
$116,000
2 beds1,594 sqft
197 Alston Rd, Dequincy, LA 70633
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.81 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$73/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Motivated Seller! Diamond in the Rough! This spacious home is currently a 2BR/1BA, 2 living ares, Dining Room, Foyer and 2 gas fireplaces. The footprint could easily accommodate a 3rd bedroom if desired. The windows have been updated with insulated vinyl. The rear patio door has been updated as well (2019). This home is a must-see! A large 22.9 x 20 covered patio offers a relaxing space for grilling or family entertainment. The home also has a double-car carport 22 x 24 with a concrete drive. Gutters...Motivated Seller! Diamond in the Rough! This spacious home is currently a 2BR/1BA, 2 living ares, Dining Room, Foyer and 2 gas fireplaces. The footprint could easily accommodate a 3rd bedroom if desired. The windows have been updated with insulated vinyl. The rear patio door has been updated as well (2019). This home is a must-see! A large 22.9 x 20 covered patio offers a relaxing space for grilling or family entertainment. The home also has a double-car carport 22 x 24 with a concrete drive. Gutters surround the entire home as well as the patio. All eaves are enclosed and properly vented. This home sits on 1.8 acres which is hard to find! Buyer to verify restrictions and survey.
  • Listed by: Ellen Shaheen 337.488.1982 eshaheen222@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #995694838 • Realty Solutions
  • Listed by: Kim Rainwater 337.912.1918 kim.rainwater@yahoo.com Brokerage DRE #995694838 • Realty Solutions
Listing closed: 04/08/2020 07:00 PM • Source: SWLAOR MLS, MLS#: 183267

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Median sold price

$57,500

Avg days on market

122

Sale-to-list ratio

80.4%

Dequincy, LA

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Property Information for 197 Alston Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Calcasieu Parish
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 1.81 AC / 78,843 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dequincy
  • Country Subdivision: 22019
  • Directions: Hwy 12 and Nursery St From the intersection of HWY 27 and 12 (@ Burger King) in Dequincy, travel East on Hwy 12 for approx 3/4 mile. Alston is on the North side of 12 and the home is approx 700ft on the left (West)
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Latitude: 30.45
  • Longitude: -93.42
  • MLS Area Major: Other
  • Postal City: De Quincy
  • Postal Code: 70633
  • Street Number Numeric: 197
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 1,2,3 BLK 3 Ellis SUB and COM NW COR NE SE SEC 18.7.10, TH N 88 DEG E 372.3 FT, S 2 DEG W 149.9 FT, TH S 3 DEG W 39
School Information
  • Elementary School: De Quincy
  • High School: De Quincy
  • Middle Or Junior School: De Quincy
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Carport
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Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Total: 2719.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Outside City Limits, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.81
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 78843.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
Property and Assessments
  • Common Interest: None
  • Living Area: 1594.0
  • Parcel Number: 00220949 and 01328236
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Photos Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions: 16.90 x 11.40
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 12.10 x 11.20
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 10.50 x 12.80
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Den
  • Room Dimensions: 15.60 x 19.20
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Bathroom
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.60
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Master Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 12.80 x 11.20
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Dining
  • Room Dimensions: 28.00 x 9.60
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 197 Alston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2020

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #183267

—
Feb 26, 2020

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #183267

—
Oct 1, 2019

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #183267

$116,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2020

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #183267

—
02/26/2020

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #183267

—
10/01/2019

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #183267

$116,000

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Schools near 197 Alston Road

This home is within Calcasieu Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dequincy Primary School
Public - PK to 2
Dequincy Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Dequincy Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Dequincy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dequincy Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Dequincy Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Dequincy Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dequincy High School
Public9 to 12

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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This home: 197 Alston Road, Dequincy, LA 70633
$116,000
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1,594
78,843
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184 Alston Road, Dequincy, LA 70633
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170 Alston Road, Dequincy, LA 70633
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222 Alston Road, Dequincy, LA 70633
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$169,000
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