MOTIVATED SELLER!! Discover Modern Living in a Quiet, Convenient Lafayette Location!Experience the perfect blend of style, comfort, and efficiency in this modern 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom patio home, ideally located just minutes from the University of Louisiana, the Saint Streets, and downtown Lafayette. Despite its central location, the home is peacefully tucked away with minimal street noise, offering a tranquil escape in the heart of the city.Two assigned off-street parking spaces ensure you always have convenient and secure parking, with additional guest parking behind or parallel to University. Inside, sleek and durable cement floors flow throughout the main level, complementing modern finishes. The chef's kitchen includes granite countertops, a gas stove, island sink, and stylish tiled backsplash, framed by natural wood cabinetry with plenty of storage.The spacious dining area is ideal for entertaining, and a guest-friendly half-bath is conveniently located downstairs. Upstairs, you'll find two large bedrooms--each easily accommodating a queen sized bed and additional furniture --along with ample closet space and private ensuite bathrooms featuring separate shower and soaking tub. A unique catwalk connects the bedrooms and leads to a charming front balcony, plus a versatile bonus area perfect for a home office, reading nook, or play space. Bamboo floors and abundant natural light add warmth and character.Outside, a fully fenced backyard provides a private outdoor retreat with an extended cement and tiled patio, a storage shed, and an expandable awning for shaded relaxation. This well-maintained, one-owner home is a showcase of ENERGY EFFICIENCY, built to LEED Silver standards and equipped with spray foam insulation, 16.5 SEER mini-split systems, high-efficiency windows, a tankless water heater, and seller-installed solar panels for reduced energy costs. No history of flooding completes this solid, worry-free package.
Pending
Price cut: $19K (5/4)
$200,000
1609 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
2beds
1,400sqft
Est.:
Garden/Patio
Built in 2011
3,123.25 Square Feet Lot
$197,100 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Guest-friendly half-bathFully fenced backyardGas stoveGranite countertopsStylish tiled backsplashNatural wood cabinetryCharming front balcony
- 187 days
- on Zillow |
- 390 |
- 28 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 12, 2025 at 12:16am
Listed by:
Arla Slaughter,
Latter & Blum Compass 337-233-9700
Source: RAA,MLS#: 24011154

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Gas Stove Con
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Stained/Scored Concrete, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Full,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,123.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Features: 0 to 0.5 Acres, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 6146583
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Garden/Patio
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- 11 - 15 Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Elec: City
- Gas: Gas: Atmos
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Souvenir Hgts
Location
- Region: Lafayette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,240
- Annual tax amount: $1,907
- Date on market: 12/11/2024
- Exclusions: Other - See Remarks
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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