1605 15th St · Lake Charles, LA 70601

$139,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,800 sqft · Other · 100 Days on market

Built 1958 8,712 sqft lot $78/sqft · 7% below area Est $150k · 7% under

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• Cash flow +21.3/30.0
• ARV discount +10.6/15.0
• DSCR +6.8/10.0
• 1% rule +5.6/10.0
• Rent growth +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Schools +3.1/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to your next opportunity at 1605 15th Street, Lake Charles, LA! Perfect for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house offers an expansive 1,800 sq ft of living space nestled on a generous 0.2-acre lot. As you step inside, you're greeted by a very oversized living area, providing ample room for gatherings or entertaining guests. The third bedroom's grand size offers flexibility for use as a guest suite, plus a home office, or playroom, while the rest of the home boasts thoughtful updates enhancing comfort and style. A laundry area is located in the den and can be transformed into a versatile space that can easily be used as your personal gym, a serene craft room, or whatever your heart desires. Outside, the fenced backyard promises privacy and space for outdoor activities or leisure. With parking for up to 4 vehicles, this property assures convenience for all. Don’t miss out on this well-equipped home, ready to adapt to your lifestyle or investment portfolio.

Key facts

• Laundry area
• Fenced backyard
• 8,712 sq ft lot

Tags

• OVERSIZED LIVING AREA
• LAUNDRY AREA
• FENCED BACKYARD
• PARKING FOR 4 VEHICLES

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath other listed at $140k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $205 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $140k).
• Recommended offer: $127k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.0% vs local median 4.3% in Lake Charles — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 68/100 on livability (#95 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, employment D-.
• Calcasieu Parish (other): math 30% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #29 of 98 in LA (top 30%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.2%/yr); 364 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 44% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,298 units permitted in Calcasieu Parish in 2024 (526 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($50k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $967 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Calcasieu County population projected at +11% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.2% rent growth), your $39k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 100 days — a 9% lower offer ($127k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $115k; 22% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $127,309 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 100 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.06% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.05%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.27%
• DSCR: 1.28
• GRM: 7.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $150,126
• List price: $139,900
• Delta: -6.81%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.18% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -3.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.88×
• Total profit: $-4,707
• Equity at exit: $20,860

10-year hold

• IRR: 9.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.87×
• Total profit: $34,238
• Equity at exit: $12,096

Cash invested: $39,172 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Louisiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+12
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; no state rent control; civil-law jurisdiction; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 70601

• Rents YoY: 6.2%
• Active inventory: 364
• Price-to-rent: 7.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,483 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$734
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$175 /mo · $2,098/yr
• Insurance: −$58
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$311
• Net cashflow: $205

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,224

Max offer price $139,900

Occupancy floor 81%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $301	-5% $253	+0% $205	+5% $156	+10% $108
Rent	-10% $88	-5% $146	+0% $205	+5% $263	+10% $322
Rate	-1.0pp $275	-0.5pp $240	base $205	+0.5pp $169	+1.0pp $132

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $34,975
• Closing costs: $4,197
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2002 13th St Lake Charles, LA	4.0	2.0	1560	$1,700	$1.09	22d	1	0.28mi
1300 16th St Lake Charles, LA	2.0	1.5	1344	$1,295	$0.96	22d	1	0.32mi
3206 Louisiana Ave Lake Charles, LA	4.0	2.0	1600	$1,600	$1.00	14d	1	0.86mi
1710 Granger St Lake Charles, LA	3.0	2.5	1450	$1,900	$1.31	45d	1	1.23mi
3601 1st Ave Lake Charles, LA	3.0	2.0	1512	$1,295	$0.86	14d	1	1.26mi
807 Camelia St Lake Charles, LA	3.0	1.0	1322	$1,500	$1.13	45d	1	1.26mi
3206 Hodges St Lake Charles, LA	2.0	1.0	1497	$1,200	$0.80	45d	1	1.28mi
930 Azalea St Lake Charles, LA	4.0	2.0	1658	$1,500	$0.90	22d	1	1.28mi
1731 Elms St Lake Charles, LA	3.0	2.0	1575	$2,000	$1.27	45d	1	1.42mi

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $139,900 Active 100 DOM
2. 2026-06-19
   days on market $139,900 Active 98 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   days on market $139,900 Active 97 DOM
4. 2026-06-17
   days on market $139,900 Active 96 DOM
5. 2026-06-16
   days on market $139,900 Active 95 DOM
6. 2026-06-15
   days on market $139,900 Active 94 DOM
7. 2026-06-14
   days on market $139,900 Active 92 DOM
8. 2026-06-13
   days on market $139,900 Active 91 DOM
9. 2026-06-10
   days on market $139,900 Active 89 DOM
10. 2026-06-09
    days on market $139,900 Active 88 DOM
11. 2026-06-08
    days on market $139,900 Active 87 DOM
12. 2026-06-07
    days on market $139,900 Active 86 DOM
13. 2026-06-05
    days on market $139,900 Active 83 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $139,900 Active 81 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $139,900 Active 80 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $139,900 Active 79 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $139,900 Active 78 DOM
18. 2026-05-19
    price $139,900 1028-char remark

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    Welcome to your next opportunity at 1605 15th Street, Lake Charles, LA! Perfect for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house offers an expansive 1,800 sq ft of living space nestled on a generous 0.2-acre lot. As you step inside, you're greeted by a very oversized living area, providing ample room for gatherings or entertaining guests. The third bedroom's grand size offers flexibility for use as a guest suite, plus a home office, or playroom, while the rest of the home boasts thoughtful updates enhancing comfort and style. A laundry area is located in the den and can be transformed into a versatile space that can easily be used as your personal gym, a serene craft room, or whatever your heart desires. Outside, the fenced backyard promises privacy and space for outdoor activities or leisure. With parking for up to 4 vehicles, this property assures convenience for all. Don’t miss out on this well-equipped home, ready to adapt to your lifestyle or investment portfolio.

19. 2026-03-13
    listed $149,900 Active 1028-char remark

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    Welcome to your next opportunity at 1605 15th Street, Lake Charles, LA! Perfect for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house offers an expansive 1,800 sq ft of living space nestled on a generous 0.2-acre lot. As you step inside, you're greeted by a very oversized living area, providing ample room for gatherings or entertaining guests. The third bedroom's grand size offers flexibility for use as a guest suite, plus a home office, or playroom, while the rest of the home boasts thoughtful updates enhancing comfort and style. A laundry area is located in the den and can be transformed into a versatile space that can easily be used as your personal gym, a serene craft room, or whatever your heart desires. Outside, the fenced backyard promises privacy and space for outdoor activities or leisure. With parking for up to 4 vehicles, this property assures convenience for all. Don’t miss out on this well-equipped home, ready to adapt to your lifestyle or investment portfolio.

20. 2022-09-09
    soldstatus $114,900
21. 1998-03-27
    soldstatus $63,108

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,797
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,837
• − Property taxes: −$2,098
• − Insurance: −$700
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,424
• − Management: −$1,424
• − Depreciation: −$4,070
• Taxable income: $245
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$59
• After-tax cash flow: $2,399/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Calcasieu Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200330
• Math proficiency: 30% ▼ -39.00%
• Reading proficiency: 44% ▼ -33.00%
• Median HH income: $44,700
• Composite: 31.45/100
• National rank: #5979
• State rank: #29 of 98 in LA

Livability — Lake Charles

• Score: 68/100
• State rank: #95
• US rank: #9820

Category grades

Amenities F Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment D- Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings D-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lake Charles, LA
• County: Calcasieu Parish · 170,889 people
• City population: 133,538
• Metro: Lake Charles, LA
• Population (ZIP): 30,872
• Household income: $49,992
• Rent vs Own: 41.1% rent · 58.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 1304.0

Population outlook (Calcasieu County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 212,179 people
• By 2030: 218,199 · +2.8%
• By 2040: 228,486 · +7.7%
• By 2050: 236,208 · +11.3%
• By 2075: 251,696 · +18.6%
• By 2100: 247,848 · +16.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 59% White 31% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 5%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 7% Iranian 1% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Calcasieu

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+39.6) · D 29.5% · R 69.0% · Other 1.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -15.0pp toward R · 2008: -24.6pp · 2024: -39.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+39.6 2020: R+35.2 2016: R+33.3 2012: R+28.7 2008: R+24.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -109.32%
• Current HPI: 55.6127
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.18%
• Metro: Lake Charles, LA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+121.7% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-19 Price Changed $139,900 SWLAR
• 2026-03-13 Listed $149,900 SWLAR
• 2022-09-09 Sold (Public Records) $114,900 Public Records
• 1998-03-27 Sold (Public Records) $63,108 Public Records

Property tax history

-17.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $111 · +1.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.