Charming Cape Cod located off of Shell Beach Drive! This classic gem has solid wood floors, crown molding, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, spacious living room with fireplace, separate dining room and downstairs master suite. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. An outdoor kitchen and bath is included in the heated and cooled garage that also fits two vehicles and offers a 500 SF bonus room- perfect for guests! Enjoy family gatherings outdoors on the front and back porches or on the sprawling deck with masonry fireplace. Come enjoy this beautifully landscaped, fenced back yard with irrigation system and mosquito control system. Additional amenities include security system, tankless water heater and driveway with electronic gate. All measurements are more or less!
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1428 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
4beds
2,525sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
0.41 Acres Lot
$436,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,773 Estimated rent
Home value
$436,500
$410,000 - $467,000
$2,773/mo
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Irrigation systemMosquito control systemRemodeled kitchenDownstairs master suiteOutdoor kitchenSeparate dining roomCrown molding
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Greg Wise 337-304-2492,
Compass-LC
Bought with:
Kelley Gueringer, 995686353
Rhino Real Estate
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL25100086
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Master Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 19.5
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11.6
Dining room
- Description: Dining
- Level: Lower
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14.6
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 12.2
Laundry
- Description: Laundry Inside
- Level: Lower
- Area: 21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 7.4
Living room
- Description: Living Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 27.3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Shower, Shower in Tub, Wet Bar, Eating Area In Dining Room
- Doors: French Doors
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,437
- Total interior livable area: 2,525 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Concrete, Deck, Wood
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 107 x 167 x 102 x 174
- Features: Regular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 00596140
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LAKESHORE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $301,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,592
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #SWL25100086 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Pending sale | $429,000$170/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,000$170/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $429,000$170/sqft |
Source: SWLAR #SWL25100086 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,000+2.4%$170/sqft |
Source: SWLAR #SWL25100086 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2023 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #SWL23005359 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2023 | Pending sale | $419,000$166/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23005359 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $419,000-8.7%$166/sqft |
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL23005359 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2021 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #188828 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2020 | Pending sale | $459,000$182/sqft |
Source: LATTER & BLUM, INC #188828 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2020 | Price change | $459,000-3.4%$182/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $475,000$188/sqft |
Source: LATTER & BLUM, INC #188828 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2020 | Pending sale | $475,000$188/sqft |
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| 7/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $475,000$188/sqft |
Source: LATTER & BLUM, INC #188828 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2020 | Pending sale | $475,000$188/sqft |
Source: LATTER & BLUM, INC #188828 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $475,000+44%$188/sqft |
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| 4/22/2012 | Listing removed | $329,900$131/sqft |
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| 4/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $329,900$131/sqft |
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| 3/28/2012 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $329,900$131/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Mike D. Bono & Co.'s #118900 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,592 +4.5% | $30,140 |
| 2024 | $3,438 -1.3% | $30,140 |
| 2023 | $3,484 +0.4% | $30,140 |
| 2022 | $3,468 -8.3% | $30,140 |
| 2021 | $3,784 +6.3% | $30,140 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $3,559 -10.8% | $27,510 -7.2% |
| 2019 | $3,989 +28.9% | $29,660 |
| 2018 | $3,095 +9.1% | $29,660 |
| 2017 | $2,835 +7.8% | $29,660 |
| 2016 | $2,631 -21.5% | $29,660 |
| 2015 | $3,352 | $29,660 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 70601
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Barbe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 2/10Washington/Marion Magnet High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 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.
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