For sale

$190,000

1731 Elms St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

3beds

1,530sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1955

0.28 Acres Lot

$188,500 Zestimate^®

$124/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Handsome custom wood cabinetrySeparate officeScreened in outdoor pavilionStainless steel appliancesSpacious eat in kitchenThree bedrooms

Situated near the end of a dead end street on a beautiful 1.2 acre lot laden with mature oak trees. This one story perfectly maintained traditional home truly displays the pride of ownership. Large living with corner fireplace leading to spacious eat in kitchen with handsome custom wood cabinetry, large working/eat in island and stainless steel appliances. With three bedrooms, two full baths and an additional separate office. Wood and tile flooring throughout. There is a screened in outdoor pavilion and a covered carport that doubles as additional entertainment area. Also included is a 30 x 50 workshop. Sellers just replaced the septic system, HVAC and water heater. Everything is pristine and nothing to do here but unpack and enjoy!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 16x12

Bedroom 1

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 10.2x12

Bedroom 2

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 11.2x12

Dining room

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 10.2x14

Kitchen

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 14x14

Laundry

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 5.7x13

Living room

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 14x14

Heating

Central

Cooling

One, Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Laundry: Inside, Washer Hookup

Features

Bathtub, Formica Counters, Kitchen Island, Shower, Shower in Tub, Storage, Eating Area In Dining Room
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas, Patio
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,530 sqft

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Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Carport spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
Pool features: None
Spa features: None
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 0.28 Acres
Dimensions: 50 x 121 x 99.99 x 122.1
Features: Yard

Details

Additional structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding
Parcel number: 00599859
Zoning description: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Drywall Walls, Frame
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Metal

Condition

Turnkey
Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Drains
Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Lake Charles

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $124/sqft
Tax assessed value: $62,800
Annual tax amount: $748
Date on market: 7/13/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Maintained

Estimated market value

$188,500

$162,000 - $213,000

$2,771/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/13/2026	Listed for sale	$190,000+9400%$124/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26003247 Report a problem
12/25/2025	Listing removed	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
12/2/2025	Listed for rent	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
3/20/2025	Listing removed	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Latter and Blum #SWL25000881 Report a problem
3/10/2025	Pending sale	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Latter and Blum #SWL25000881 Report a problem
3/10/2025	Listing removed	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL25000881 Report a problem
2/13/2025	Listed for rent	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL25000881 Report a problem
8/5/2024	Listing removed	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Latter and Blum #SWL24003877 Report a problem
7/8/2024	Pending sale	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Latter and Blum #SWL24003877 Report a problem
7/8/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL24003877 Report a problem
7/2/2024	Listed for rent	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL24003877 Report a problem
5/12/2008	Sold	--
Source: SWLAR #104524 Report a problem
8/15/2006	Sold	--
Source: SWLAR #98485 Report a problem
5/8/2002	Sold	--
Source: SWLAR #84254 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$748 +4.5%	$6,280
2024	$716 -1.3%	$6,280
2023	$726 +0.4%	$6,280
2022	$723 -8.3%	$6,280
2021	$788 +6.2%	$6,280 +9.4%
2020	$743 -10.5%	$5,740 -7%
2019	$830 +783.1%	$6,170
2018	$94	$6,170
2017	$94	$6,170
2016	$94 -86.5%	$6,170
2015	$697	$6,170

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