896 Prayer House Road

Sold 5/22/23
Sold 5/22/23
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Last List Price
$117,000
226,947 Lot Size5.21 Acres
896 Prayer House Rd, Washington, LA 70589

Description

Peaceful and private. A rare find in the highly desirable area of historic washington la. Only minutes from i-49. 5.2 acres of level and gently sloping land, lovingly developed by the seller over the years, making it the perfect retreat for a farm, camp, or pioneer homestead. Completely secured with field fencing. Multiple green pasture areas are ready and waiting for livestock and a large garden if desired! Mature trees and plants including pecan, plum and elderberry add to the magic of this special...Peaceful and private. A rare find in the highly desirable area of historic washington la. Only minutes from i-49. 5.2 acres of level and gently sloping land, lovingly developed by the seller over the years, making it the perfect retreat for a farm, camp, or pioneer homestead. Completely secured with field fencing. Multiple green pasture areas are ready and waiting for livestock and a large garden if desired! Mature trees and plants including pecan, plum and elderberry add to the magic of this special place. An outdoor utility cottage, complete with a full bathroom is conveniently located to the rear of the property for easy entertaining usage when outside. The seller mindfully installed underground electric utilities to avoid power poles and lines onsite. Other improvementsare a well maintained driveway for property access, a mechanical sewer, a 30 ft x 40 ft pole barn for protected storage, a two stall barn with feed room, and plenty of storage areas for farm equipment and tools. This property is not in a flood zone. So many possibilities! This can be your tucked away natural oasis. Call us to view today! Are a well maintained driveway for property access, a mechanical sewer, a 30 ft x 40 ft pole barn for protected storage, a two stall barn with feed room, and plenty of storage areas for farm equipment and tools. This property is not in a flood zone. So many possibilities! This can be your tucked away natural oasis. Call us to view today! Are a well maintained driveway for property access, a mechanical sewer, a 30 ft x 40 ft pole barn for protected storage, a two stall barn with feed room, and plenty of storage areas for farm equipment and tools. This property is not in a flood zone. So many possibilities! This can be your tucked away natural oasis. Call us to view today!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/22/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Holly B Cange • RE/MAX Excellence
    P: (337) 678-3663 C: (337) 692-9551 holly@lanasoileauteam.com
  2. Listed by Toni L Effingger • RE/MAX Excellence
    P: (337) 793-5738 C: (337) 793-5738 teffingger@remax.net

Property Details for 896 Prayer House Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
23002821
Days on Market
12
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Land
MLS Type
Land / Farm,Other,Residential
Year Built
-
Lot Size
5.21 AC
County
St. Landry Parish
Subdivision Name
None
Zoning
L2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$51,900

Avg days on market

181

Sale-to-list ratio

85.5%

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Building Information for 896 Prayer House Road

Lot Size5.21 AC

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Property Information for 896 Prayer House Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Washington
  • Coordinates: -92.086028, 30.615857
  • Directions: FROM OPELOUSAS DRIVE N 182 N / N MAIN STREET TOWARD WASHINGTON. TURN LEFT ON PRAYER HOUSE ROAD. DRIVE 1.6 MILES. PROPERTY ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY ON RIGHT. SIGN ON PROPERTY.
  • Latitude: 30.615857
  • Longitude: -92.086028
  • MLS Area Major: L2
  • Absolute Longitude: 92.086028
  • Road Frontage Type: Parish Road, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Parish Road, Paved
Parking
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: RESUBDIVISION OF LAND ATTACHED IN DOCUMENT SECTION. TRACT 1 (5.214 ACRES NARCISSE BROUSSARD SUBD IN SEC 22 T-5S R-4E
  • Tax Lot: 1, 12H, 11-H, 11-G,
School Information
  • Elementary School: Call School Board
  • High School: Call School Board
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call School Board
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Rural, Lot Staked, 3 - 5.99 Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.21
  • Lot Size Area: 5.21
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRR 5.214 ACRES
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 226947.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Land Survey
  • Exclusions: Remarks
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Parcel Number: 0500737000a 0500735500a
  • Possible Use: Business, Commercial, Other, Recreational, Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Farm,Other,Residential
  • Property Type: Land
  • Restrictions: None
  • Property Type: C
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Sign On Property YN: Yes
Farm Information
  • Crops Included YN: No
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Mechan Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Other
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Other
  • Horse YN: Yes
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Other, Stable(s), Shed(s), Workshop
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender: JD Bank

Property History for 896 Prayer House Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2023

Sold

RAA #23002821

—
May 22, 2023

Sold

ROAM MLS #RA23002821

—
Apr 19, 2023

Contract Signed

RAA #23002821

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2023

Sold

RAA #23002821

—
05/22/2023

Sold

ROAM MLS #RA23002821

—
04/19/2023

Contract Signed

RAA #23002821

—

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

Public Records for 896 Prayer House Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,680Additions$24,270Total$26,950
Tax Record2025$1,028 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySAINT LANDRYAPN0500737000C

Schools near 896 Prayer House Road

This home is within St. Landry Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
North Central High School
Public - 7 to 12
Ecole Saint-Landry
Charter - K to 4
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

North Central High School
Public7 to 12

Ecole Saint-Landry
CharterK to 4

Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 896 Prayer House Road, Washington, LA 70589
$117,000
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226,947
902 Prayer House Road, Washington, LA 70589
$4,000
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20,647
930 Prayer House Road, Washington, LA 70589
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44,605
878 Prayer House Road, Washington, LA 70589
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