What a buyer should know
before seeing 8451 Marcel

01 / Fast facts

The short version

Price

$223,900

Beds / baths

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Living area

1,196 sq ft*

Lot

6,098 sq ft* (0.14 acres)

Built

1978

Stories

One

Parking

Covered carport, 2 spaces

Heating / cooling

Central heat, central air

Water / sewer

Public

HOA

None

Occupancy

Vacant

Laundry

Room under the carport · no washer or dryer

MLS #

2026005413

*Square footage and lot size as published in the listing. Buyers should verify.

02 / History

What was updated, and when

The current owner bought the home in October 2023 and remodeled it himself before putting it back on the market. The work was done once, up front, rather than in patches over the years.

• October 2023Full interior remodelThe house was repainted throughout and received new flooring, new light fixtures and new kitchen appliances.
• January 2024Foundation adjustedThe foundation was adjusted in January 2024. The lifetime warranty on the original repair remains, and the certificate is available on request.
• 2023Roof replacedThe roof was replaced in 2023.
• April 2024New HVAC systemA new heating and air conditioning system was installed.
• Before the 2023 purchaseFoundation repair with a lifetime warrantyThe slab was repaired under a lifetime warranty that transferred to the current owner at purchase. The certificate is available on request, and the terms of any further transfer are set by the warranty company, not by the seller.

03 / Included

What stays with the home

• The kitchen appliances. The appliances installed during the 2023 remodel stay with the house, refrigerator included. There is no washer or dryer.
• The covered patio. The roofed area at the back of the house is part of the sale.
• The storage shed. The shed in the back yard stays.
• The fenced yard. The back yard is fully fenced.

04 / Seeing the home

How a showing works

1. Call or email the listing agentSayra Velazco, Casa Real Estate LLC — (225) 993-0998 or Sayrarealtor@gmail.com. You can come with your own agent.
2. Pick a timeThe home is vacant, so showings do not depend on a seller's schedule and can usually be arranged on short notice.
3. Walk it at your own paceBring a tape measure if furniture placement matters to you, and ask for the foundation warranty certificate while you are there.

05 / Paperwork

Documents you can request

• Foundation warranty certificate. Available on request.
• Seller's property disclosure. Request it from the listing agent.
• Remodel documentation. Ask the listing agent which invoices and receipts from the 2023 work are available.

06 / Due diligence

What to verify yourself

None of the items below are stated as facts on this page, because they should come from the source, not from a listing. Each one is worth checking before you write an offer.

• Square footage and lot dimensions. Compare the published figures against an appraisal or survey.
• Flood zone and flood insurance. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for the address and get a quote.
• Property taxes. Pull the assessment from the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor for this parcel.
• Homeowner's insurance. Get a quote in writing for this specific address before you commit.
• School assignment. Confirm with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System; assignments change and listing portals can lag.
• Independent inspection. Hire your own inspector, including the slab, roof and HVAC, whatever the paperwork says.
• Warranty transfer. Ask the foundation warranty company directly what a transfer to you would require.

07 / Process

From showing to closing

A typical sequence, so you know what comes next. Your own agent, lender and closing attorney set the actual terms and timing — nothing here is legal, tax or financing advice.

1. See the homeIn person, ideally twice, at different times of day.
2. Talk to a lenderGet a pre-approval letter if you are financing. Offers move faster with one attached.
3. Write the offerYour agent submits it with your terms, deposit and inspection period.
4. Inspection and appraisalDone during the period your contract defines. This is when the due-diligence list above gets closed out.
5. CloseFinal walkthrough, signing, keys.