For sale

$95,000

Est. $651/mo —

•

1,176

sq ft

159 Essie St, Lafayette, LA 70501

About this home

Whether you're an investor seeking your next project or a buyer looking to build equity, this 1,176-square-foot home is full of potential! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the home offers a spacious, open floor plan with a comfortable flow between the main living areas. With great bones and a solid foundation, this property is ready for some TLC and your personal vision. Bring your ideas, make the updates, and transform this home into a standout property. A great opportunity for those looking to create value and make a home their own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1860Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$81Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Blake Arceneaux • eXp Realty, LLC

Contact: 337-522-7554

Listing updated: Oct 21, 2026 at 10:07pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:ROAM MLS #2600007982

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$651 per month

Principal and interest$525

Property taxes

$39

HOA dues

Home insurance

$87

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Paul Breaux Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

5/10

Northside High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Crown molding

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Gas range
Gas stove connection

Laundry & utility
Electric dryer hookup
Washer hookup

Flooring
Laminate

Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central air
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 159 Essie St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$469 (−1.1%)

$1,296 + $3,213

$4,509

2024

$474 (+0.6%)

$1,296 + $3,213

$4,509

2023

$472

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2022

$472 (−0.3%)

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2021

$473 (+0.3%)

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2020

$472 (+27.0%)

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2019

$372 (−19.2%)

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2018

$460 (+0.1%)

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2017

$460 (+0.2%)

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2016

$459 (+23.7%)

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

2013

$371

$600 + $3,910

$4,510

Public record

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Zoning
Permits

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Stories

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Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

104 ft.

Lot size

7,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lafayette Parish

APN

6051445

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

RM-1

Residential Mixed District

The RM districts implement the Mixed Residential and Residential future land use categories of PlanLafayette by providing for a wide range of housing types, from single-family detached units to apartments. The dimensional standards accommodate a variety of densities and lot sizes.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Lafayette. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.9 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 159 Essie St

$86,449

$8,551 under list price of $95K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 2 recent nearby sales, priced between $65K to $130K.

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Rental earnings

Est. $921 per month, based on comparable rentals

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