37 Prairie Avenue, New Iberia, LA 70560

$249,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,988  sqft

Discover this hidden gem nestled just off Historic Main Street! Bursting with character and charm, this delightful cottage is mere steps from the picturesque Bayou Teche and vibrant Main Street. Enjoy three inviting porches that offer stunning views from every angle, providing the perfect spots to relax and unwind.As you step onto the open front porch and into the spacious living room, you'll be greeted by abundant natural light pouring in through large picture windows. This elongated room leads into the dining area, which showcases the home's original long leaf pine floors, dating back to the 1890s.Towards the back, you'll find the charming kitchen featuring an original sink, new stainless appliances , ample updated cabinetry, and butcher block countertops. Adjacent to the kitchen is the newly added laundry room and storage area. Both the second and third bedrooms feature doors that open onto the expansive second porch, a true backyard oasis. With its peaked cypress ceilings, this space is perfect for adding rocking chairs, cozy patio furniture, or even a hammock, transforming it into your ultimate relaxation destination. You'll find a bonus room that is part of the owner's suite. The owner's bedroom seamlessly connects to this versatile space, ideal for a nursery, office, craft room, or reading nook. A newly remodeled bathroom includes a large walk in shower completing this ensuite haven. Roof was replaced in fall of 2022 as well exterior fully painted. Added interior blown in insulation in 2020 added the carport in 2016. Home has generator hook-up, lines and panel . Interior and exterior doors, exterior siding, and porch ceiling are all Cypress wood. There is original long leaf pine and slate floors throughout . Solid wood Caribbean shutters have recently been added to the exterior as well. Enjoy views of the Bayou and gorgeous live Oaks - only a few steps from Historic Main Street parade route!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Computer Nook, Dual Closets, Office, Separate Shower, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Butcher Block Counters
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Stove Con
Laundry:
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Flooring:
Slate, Wood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Other, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Lighting, Rear Yard Access, Storage
Style:
Cottage
Parking:
Detached, Open

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
Window Treatments, Wood Frames
General:
Wood Siding, Frame, 1, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

Road/Access:
Dead End, Paved
Originating MLS:
RAA
School District:
Iberia Parish
County:
Iberia

Lot

Zoning:
1-75 X 210BLACKWELL, WORMSER, CROSS, PRAIRIE AVEIMP (37 PRAIRIE AVE)ACQ: EDMUND P BURKE - 2023 (11860), 0503423000
View:
Water
Fencing:
Other, Partial, Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available, Elec: CLECO
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
RAA

This listing courtesy of:
EXP Realty, LLC, Molli Rodriguez

About New Iberia, LA

Housing

Number of Units
25,252
Median Home Value
$135,395
Median Rent
$541

31.95% of housing units are renter occupied.

12.51% are vacant.

Commute

Car
86.70%
Public Transportation
0.60%
Walk to Work
1.07%
Work from Home
10.31%
Other
0.67%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
58,357
Median Age
38.10
Median Household Size
2.91

Education

High School
43.83%
Associate’s Degree
7.18%
Bachelor’s Degree
11.68%
Graduate Degree
4.03%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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