1218 Myrtle Place, Lafayette, LA 70506
$375,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2.1
Square Footage:
2,540
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
12,632
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$375,000
List Date:
10/20/2025
Last Modified:
11/13/2025
Description
Tucked beneath a canopy of timeless oaks, 1218 Myrtle Place is a Cape Cod inspired cottage radiating the St. Streets charm & character that make Myrtle Place & Oaklawn subdivision so special. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers 2540 sqft of living space surrounded by lush, mature landscaping that feels like your own private garden retreat in Acadiana. Inside the home's warmth greets you immediately. The sunlit living room features beautiful hardwood floors, elegant built-ins & a cozy fireplace, while large picture windows frame views of the tree shaded yard. Designed to capture every ray of sunlight, each room feels open & connected to the lush outdoors. A formal dining room offers a perfect setting for gatherings w/ space for dinners & holiday celebrations. A galley style kitchen w/ custom wood cabinetry, stainless appliances & a breakfast nook overlooking the backyard blends functionality with character, inviting you to linger over morning coffee. The den just off the kitchen provides a versatile space for relaxing or working from home, complete with built-ins, abundant light & a convenient half bath. The downstairs primary bedroom offers peace & privacy with hardwood floors, crown molding & access to the adjacent sunroom surrounded by garden views. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms each w/ its own personality & hardwood charm, sharing a classic hall bath w/ vintage fixtures. Step outside to discover a backyard that feels like a secret garden. Meandering gravel paths wind through ferns, camellias & mature shade trees, leading to sitting areas, a screened porch & a covered patio area perfect for entertaining. The tranquil landscape offers serenity & seclusion rarely found so close to everything. Minutes from UL, the Cajun Dome, Cajun Field & Downtown, this home embodies the timeless craftsmanship & community spirit that define Oaklawn & the Saint Streets. A rare & authentic classic offering the heart, history & character that makes this neighborhood truly beloved.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 2500004744
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 147.64
Property Attached: No
Document Modified: 2025-10-20 16:19:54.249671
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-10-20
Listing Price: 375000
Current Price: $375,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2025-11-13T16:16:35Z
Photo Modified: 2025-10-20T21:19:54Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Flood Zone: X
School District: Lafayette Parish
Legal Desc: S E 21.7 FT OF LOT 5 ALL OF LOTS 6-7-8 & N W 3.3 FT OF LOT 9 BLK A OAKLAWN SUB (100X125 ON MYRTLE PLACE)
General Property Description
Approximate Age: 51 - 75 Years
Lot Dimensions: 100X125
Stories: 2
SqFt - Living: 2540
SqFt - Lower: 1788
SqFt - Source: Appraiser
SqFt - Upper: 752
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Assn Fee: None
SqFt - Covered Porch: 361
Property Condition: Resale
Warranty: No
Acreage Range: 0 - 0.5
Pool on Subject Property: No
# Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total Baths: 2.1
Acres: 0.29
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Tucked beneath a canopy of timeless oaks, 1218 Myrtle Place is a Cape Cod inspired cottage radiating the St. Streets charm & character that make Myrtle Place & Oaklawn subdivision so special. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers 2540 sqft of living space surrounded by lush, mature landscaping that feels like your own private garden retreat in Acadiana. Inside the home's warmth greets you immediately. The sunlit living room features beautiful hardwood floors, elegant built-ins & a cozy fireplace, while large picture windows frame views of the tree shaded yard. Designed to capture every ray of sunlight, each room feels open & connected to the lush outdoors. A formal dining room offers a perfect setting for gatherings w/ space for dinners & holiday celebrations. A galley style kitchen w/ custom wood cabinetry, stainless appliances & a breakfast nook overlooking the backyard blends functionality with character, inviting you to linger over morning coffee. The den just off the kitchen provides a versatile space for relaxing or working from home, complete with built-ins, abundant light & a convenient half bath. The downstairs primary bedroom offers peace & privacy with hardwood floors, crown molding & access to the adjacent sunroom surrounded by garden views. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms each w/ its own personality & hardwood charm, sharing a classic hall bath w/ vintage fixtures. Step outside to discover a backyard that feels like a secret garden. Meandering gravel paths wind through ferns, camellias & mature shade trees, leading to sitting areas, a screened porch & a covered patio area perfect for entertaining. The tranquil landscape offers serenity & seclusion rarely found so close to everything. Minutes from UL, the Cajun Dome, Cajun Field & Downtown, this home embodies the timeless craftsmanship & community spirit that define Oaklawn & the Saint Streets. A rare & authentic classic offering the heart, history & character that makes this neighborhood truly beloved.
Office/Member/Contract Info
REO: No
Style
Cape Cod: 1
Creole Cottage: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Parking
Attached: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Faces Front: 1
Equipment
Garage Door Opener: 1
Cable Ready: 1
Fiber Available: 1
Road Frontage
City Street: 1
Paved: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Foundation
Piers: 1
Exterior
Outside Light: 1
Patio
Covered: 1
Screened: 1
Fireplace
Other: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior
Bookcases: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Crown Molding: 1
Electric Dryer Con: 1
Electric Stove Con: 1
Electric Washer Con: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Other: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water Source
Water Company: LUS
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Utilities
Elec: City: 1
Countertops
Other: 1
Documents
Property Disclosure: 1
Amenities
Park: 1
Shopping/Mall: 1
Fencing
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Lot
Landscaped: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: M00000300
Originating System Key: 20251020184421209537
Originating System Listing ID: 2500004744
Originating System Name: RAA Flex
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 1218
Street Name: Myrtle
St Suffix: Place
Parish: Lafayette
State: LA
Zip Code: 70506
Subdivision: Oaklawn
Area: G3
Tax Assessment Number: 6061963
Zone: Residential
Elementary School: Lafayette
Middle School: L J Alleman
High School: Lafayette
Directions: Take W Congress past Cajun Field & the Cajun Dome. Left on Myrtle Place. Home will be on the right, after Myrtle Place Elementary School.
Property Features
Style: Cape Cod; Creole Cottage
Levels: Two
Siding: Wood
Parking: Attached; Garage; Garage Faces Front
Construction: Frame
Foundation: Piers
Road Frontage: City Street; Paved
Roof: Composition
Interior: Bookcases; Built-Ins; Crown Molding; Electric Dryer Con; Electric Stove Con; Electric Washer Con; Window Treatments; Other
Fireplace: Other
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Refrigerator
Countertops: Other
Fencing: Privacy; Wood
Lot: Landscaped
Patio: Covered; Screened
Amenities: Park; Shopping/Mall
Exterior: Outside Light
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Elec: City
Financing: Cash; Conventional
Documents: Property Disclosure; Property Disclosure
Property Disclosure ›Listing Office: Real Broker, LLC
Last Updated: November - 13 - 2025
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