856 Desoto St

1,495 Sq. Ft.
$142 / Sq. Ft.
1,495
Sq. Ft.
$142
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this immaculately maintained 3/2 home that boasts high ceilings, hard-surface flooring throughout and a fully privacy fenced back yard. Open floorplan with a kitchen island that joins dining with living. Tankless water heater. All appliances remain and some furniture is negotiable with the home. Assumable VA Mortgage to a qualified VA buyer!Welcome to this immaculately maintained 3/2 home that boasts high ceilings, hard-surface flooring throughout and a fully privacy fenced back yard. Open floorplan with a kitchen island that joins dining with living. Tankless water heater. All appliances remain and some furniture is negotiable with the home. Assumable VA Mortgage to a qualified VA buyer!

Listing Agent

  1. Amanda Cox

    Amanda Cox

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    amandacox@compass.com

    P: (337)-965-0057

Property Details for 856 Desoto Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/08/2026 02:11 AM

Property Details for 856 Desoto Street

StatusActive
MLS #SWL25100404
Days on Market188
Taxes-
HOA Fees$300 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2018
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyCalcasieu Parish
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Building Information for 856 Desoto Street

Stories1Year Built2018Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,428 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,036

Property Taxes

$92

HOA Dues

$300

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Property Information for 856 Desoto Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Lake Charles
  • Community Features: StreetLights
  • Country: US
  • Country Subdivision: 22019
  • Directions: From Common, East on Esplanade, South on Desoto
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Latitude: 30.17
  • Longitude: -93.21
  • MLS Area Major: Other
  • Postal City: Lake Charles
  • Postal Code: 70607
  • Street Number Numeric: 856
  • Subdivision Name: Amberwood Park
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $300
  • Association Fee Frequency: SemiAnnually
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 36 Amberwood Park
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, GarageFacesFront, Garage
  • Parking Total: .00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1914.0
  • Lot Features: BackYard, CityLot, Lawn, RectangularLot, Yard
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 11,325.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Structure Type: House
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1495.0
  • Parcel Number: 00534714
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: CityStreet
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Year Built Source: Builder
  • Photos Count: 25
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Feature
  • Pool Private: No
  • Building Features: Appliances
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: RainGutters, Fence
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: RearPorch, Brick, Covered, FrontPorch
  • Property Attached: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Prewired, SmokeDetectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, ExhaustFan, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, WaterToRefrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Cooling: CentralAir, OneUnit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Central, ForcedAir, NaturalGas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: CeilingFans, DualSinks, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Pantry, PullDownAtticStairs, Storage, TubShower
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Utilities: ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 6.6x8
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 2
  • Room Description: Garage
  • Room Dimensions: 18x20
  • Room Flooring: Concrete
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10.6x10
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10.6x10
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6x14
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9x9
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6x17.6
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 856 Desoto Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 21, 2025

Price Change

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$212,500—
Aug 4, 2025

Price Change

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$215,000—
Aug 4, 2025

Price Change

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$212,500—
Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$215,000—
Apr 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461127871

—
Apr 29, 2021

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #194246

—
Feb 7, 2021

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #194246

—
Jan 30, 2021

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #194246

$219,500—
Apr 19, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1287471687

—
Apr 18, 2018

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #154950

—
Nov 30, 2017

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #154950

—
Nov 30, 2017

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #154950

$185,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/21/2025

Price Change

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$212,500
08/04/2025

Price Change

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$215,000
08/04/2025

Price Change

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$212,500
08/01/2025

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL25100404

$215,000
04/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461127871

—
04/29/2021

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #194246

—
02/07/2021

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #194246

—
01/30/2021

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #194246

$219,500
04/19/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1287471687

—
04/18/2018

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #154950

—
11/30/2017

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #154950

—
11/30/2017

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #154950

$185,900

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

Public Records for 856 Desoto Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,100Additions$13,740Total$17,840
Tax Record2024$1,104 ($92 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyCALCASIEUAPN00534714V

Schools near 856 Desoto Street

This home is within Calcasieu Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Dolby Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

F. K. White Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lagrange High School
Public9 to 12

T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
PublicK to 5

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856 Desoto Street is a single family home for sale in Lake Charles, LA 70607. This property was listed for sale on August 2, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $212,500. It has been on the market for a total of 188 days and was last sold on April 30, 2021. This listing's school district is Calcasieu Parish School District. Nearby schools include Dolby Elementary School, F. K. White Middle School and Lagrange High School. 856 Desoto Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,495 sqft single family home built in 2018.

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