Long awaited! LAKE HAVEN is finally FOR SALE! Registered with the Calcasieu Preservation Society, this historical home has 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 baths, 2967 living area & sits on .61 acre on the waterfront of Lake Charles. There is 160' of concrete bulk head, huge back yard with courtyard & wooden deck. There are lake front views from nearly every room. Architecture design created by Dunn & Quinn, built by T.Miller & Sons, Chicago brick on the exterior & the front elevation of this home is like no other. This home is constructed with solid long leaf pine & finished with sheetrock/plaster. They don't build this like this anymore! There are 2 living areas, both with fireplaces, downstairs along with the kitchen, dining, living room, study, 1/2 bath, laundry room, a bedroom & bath. Upstairs- a charming landing, 2 bedroom & 2 baths. There is a 24x24 oversized carport, 8'x30' storage room with concrete ramp and 6'x30' workshop.
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1200 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3beds
2,968sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1935
0.61 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,562 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen T Barker 337-274-3321,
Bessette Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Scott Moffett, 21782
Compass-LC
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL23003141
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Shower in Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- One, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, High Efficiency, SEER Rated 16+
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, High Ceilings, Shower in Tub, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Eating Area In Dining Room
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,992
- Total interior livable area: 2,968 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bridge(s), Lake, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 180 x 150 x 168 x 167
- Features: Lawn
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 00354368
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
- Subdivision: Fontenot Place
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Listing removed | $798,500$269/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Price change | $798,500-3.2%$269/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Price change | $824,500-6.2%$278/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $879,000-26.4%$296/sqft |
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| 8/24/2023 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #SWL23003141 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2023 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$403/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23003141 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Price change | $1,195,000-11.5%$403/sqft |
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| 5/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000$455/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4,417 -29.1% | $50,180 |
| 2015 | $6,229 | $50,180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 70601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Barbe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10S. J. Welsh Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 2/10Washington/Marion Magnet High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barbe
- Middle: Molo
- High: Washington-Marion
Source: SWLAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Louisiana
- Calcasieu Parish
- Lake Charles
- 70601
- 1200 Shell Beach Dr
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