498 Highway 357

Opelousas, LA 70570

$75,000
Last List Price
3
Beds
1,600 Sq. Ft.
$47 / Sq. Ft.
1,600
Sq. Ft.
$47
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 7/14/25
Closed 7/14/25
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Description

CASH PURCHASE ONLY. Nestled between Sunset and Church Point, with an Opelousas address, are 4 acres with plenty of potential. Gorgeous live oak in the front of the property with Acadiana style home on piers with a metal roof. Tall ceilings and real wood floors throughout the main part of the home. Screened in front porch before the formal living room, which is delineated by partial built-ins into the dining room. Kitchen is generous in size and open with 'peek through' to the dining area. Front bedroom...CASH PURCHASE ONLY. Nestled between Sunset and Church Point, with an Opelousas address, are 4 acres with plenty of potential. Gorgeous live oak in the front of the property with Acadiana style home on piers with a metal roof. Tall ceilings and real wood floors throughout the main part of the home. Screened in front porch before the formal living room, which is delineated by partial built-ins into the dining room. Kitchen is generous in size and open with 'peek through' to the dining area. Front bedroom has adjoining room with gutted bathroom and closet. Main bedroom is large with step-down to the huge bathroom with separate tub and shower, separate vanities, and separate closets. Newer side addition is a very large den with tons of built ins and beautiful antique doors leading out to a screened porch. Upstairs is another bedroom and bath. The metal barn in back is very large with cement slab central hallway and several rooms off each side with large studio area in back. There is a large, open but covered arena with metal roof. Finally, an old brick structure that 'back in the day' was used as a community store. All structures have wood rot and water intrusion. Property being sold AS IS and priced accordingly. Do not walk the property without a confirmed appointment and signed 'hold harmless' agreement (particularly the back porch and studio in back of barn). Property is in flood zone X.

Listing Agent

  1. Arla Slaughter

    Arla Slaughter

    Listing Agent

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Property Details for 498 Highway 357

Architectural Style
Acadian Style
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 10:53 AM

Property Details for 498 Highway 357

StatusClosed
MLS #RA2020024687
Days on Market12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
CountySt. Landry Parish

Location

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Building Information for 498 Highway 357

Stories2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF

Payment Calculator

$459 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$366

Property Taxes

$93

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 498 Highway 357

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take I-49 Sunset Exit 11 towards Sunset. Right on Napoleon Ave. Left on Pershing Hwy. 178. Right on Hwy. 357. Home on Right.
  • Latitude: 30.43
  • Longitude: -92.16
  • MLS Area Minor: ST. LANDRY
  • Local Area: L2
  • Road Frontage Type: Highway
Parking
  • Parking Features: Open
School Information
  • School District: St Landry Parish
  • High School: Call School Board
  • Elementary School: Call School Board
  • Middle School: Call School Board
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: 1 LOT 3 (4 AC) OF PLAT IN SEC 22 T-7S R-3E FRONTING 208.71' ON PUBLIC RD N JOSEPH S & E JOSEPH W PUBLIC RD & OR HORECKY 1204923
  • Tax Lot: 3
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • Living Area Source: Approximate
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard Vehicle Access
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: unk
  • Lot Size Area: 4.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 174240.0
  • Building Area Source: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Parcel Number: 0603520600
  • Property Condition: 51 - 75 Years, Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 51 - 75 Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: Elec: SLEMCO
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, Ceiling Varied Heights
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA Separate Shower

Property History for 498 Highway 357

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2025

Sold

RAA #2020024687

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Jul 14, 2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #RA2020024687

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Jun 25, 2025

Contract Signed

RAA #2020024687

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Jun 25, 2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #RA2020024687

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Jun 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

RAA #2020024687

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Jun 9, 2025

Contract Signed

RAA #2020024687

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Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

RAA #2020024687

$75,000—
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #RA2020024687

$75,000—
Sep 9, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1411158398

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2025

Sold

RAA #2020024687

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07/14/2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #RA2020024687

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06/25/2025

Contract Signed

RAA #2020024687

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06/25/2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #RA2020024687

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06/16/2025

Listed (Active)

RAA #2020024687

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06/09/2025

Contract Signed

RAA #2020024687

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06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

RAA #2020024687

$75,000
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #RA2020024687

$75,000
09/09/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1411158398

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

Public Records for 498 Highway 357

Taxable ValueLand$1,800Additions$9,180Total$10,980
Tax Record2024$1,110 ($93 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size174,240 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountySAINT LANDRYAPN0603520600

Schools near 498 Highway 357

This home is within St. Landry Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cankton Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Sunset Elementary School
Public - 5 to 8
Beau Chene High School
Public - 9 to 12
Ecole Saint-Landry
Charter - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Cankton Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Sunset Elementary School
Public5 to 8

Beau Chene High School
Public9 to 12

Ecole Saint-Landry
CharterK to 2

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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