Nestled amongst sprawling magnolia trees is this vintage mid-century home waiting for its new owner! And... it's in the high demand subdivision of Bendel Gardens! And... it sits on over a half acre lot! It has great bones but just needs to be better dressed! Or you might choose to keep its vintage style! It does have terrazzo flooring in all but the bedrooms and front living room. It is complete with a living/dining room combination as well as an informal den. The kitchen is open to the "sunken" den (check out its wooden ceiling) and makes for a great entertaining area. Patio doors open to a huge back yard, which includes 2 outdoor sheds.
Location, location, location! Absolutely HUGE rear yard with citrus and pomelo fruit trees, 2 storage buildings (newest is hurricane rated) and wooden playset in popular Bendel Gardens. This all brick home boasts tongue and groove construction, new A/C and Heating systems May, 2012, new roof and insulation in Sept'2005, several new exterior doors (lovely!) and amazing storage. Many original features remain and are charming - and the floor plan is pleasantly surprising. Step down from the open kitchen with solid wood cabinets to the large keeping/family room with storage and great terrazzo floors - and don't forget to look up...the wood ceiling is really cool! There are 2 living areas and tons of room outside for just about any expansion should you need even more space. The 3rd bath is in the oversized laundry room with office attached, offering several possibilities. Schedule your visit soon! the oversized laundry room with office attached, offering several possibilities. Schedule your visit soon!
AcadianaMLS #213734
Nov 28, 2001
Sold
$155,000
$68/sq ft
Sep 25, 2001
Listed
$175,000
$77/sq ft
TERRAZO FLOORS. SEP ROOM COULD BE OFFICE/REC ROOM. LARGE ROOMS, HUGE LOT! SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. ON MARKET FOR BACK UP OFFERS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,232 (−1.1%)
$10,545 + $20,521
$31,066
2024
$3,268 (+8.4%)
$10,545 + $20,521
$31,066
2023
$3,014
$10,545 + $18,272
$28,817
2022
$3,015 (+0.6%)
$10,545 + $18,272
$28,817
2021
$2,997 (+0.3%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2020
$2,987 (+72.2%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2019
$1,735 (−24.0%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2018
$2,281 (−9.3%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2017
$2,514
$10,545 + $14,122
$24,667
2016
$2,514 (+54.0%)
$6,900 + $17,767
$24,667
2013
$1,632
$6,900 + $12,920
$19,820
Tax history for 305 Stephanie Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,232 (−1.1%)
$10,545 + $20,521
$31,066
2024
$3,268 (+8.4%)
$10,545 + $20,521
$31,066
2023
$3,014
$10,545 + $18,272
$28,817
2022
$3,015 (+0.6%)
$10,545 + $18,272
$28,817
2021
$2,997 (+0.3%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2020
$2,987 (+72.2%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2019
$1,735 (−24.0%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2018
$2,281 (−9.3%)
$10,545 + $18,002
$28,547
2017
$2,514
$10,545 + $14,122
$24,667
2016
$2,514 (+54.0%)
$6,900 + $17,767
$24,667
2013
$1,632
$6,900 + $12,920
$19,820
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
198 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,249
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lafayette Parish
APN
6072025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
RS-1
Residential Single Family District
The RS districts implement the Residential future land use category of PlanLafayette by providing for predominantly detached, single family neighborhoods. The dimensional standards accommodate a variety of densities and lot sizes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
Aug 19, 2020 • Final
Imported record
Construct a new accessory building behind the primary structure. Work includes foundation and floor joist installation. No structural encroachments into easements or rights of way are permitted.
Addition
ADU
May 14, 2020 • Final
Imported record
Construct a new detached accessory building behind the primary structure. Perform associated foundation and framing work for the addition.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://roundme.com/embed/210136/574454
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Has Heating
Location
Location Information
Directions: South College to Bendel Road, right on Marguerite, left on Stephanie.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,249
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Lafayette Parish
APN: 6072025
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Photos Count: 35
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Schools
Woodvale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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L.J. Alleman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Lafayette High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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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 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $377,000
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