Charming 3BR/2BA cottage with approximately 1499 SF, currently occupied by a tenant. Features include a 2-car carport, an 8 x 10 storage shed, outside fire pit and a functional floor plan. The main house is currently tenant occupied, offering immediate rental income potential. A great opportunity for investment, multi-generational living, or owner occupancy with an income-producing property. Total square footage is 4,053 square feet. Motivated seller. All measurements More or Less.
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1731 Elms St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3beds
1,530sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
0.28 Acres Lot
$178,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,795 Estimated rent
Home value
$178,000
$169,000 - $187,000
$1,795/mo
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Functional floor planOutside fire pit
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Moffett 337-794-0512,
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Bought with:
Pam Harris, 13378
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL26003247
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
Property
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
- Tax assessed value: $62,800
- Annual tax amount: $748
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Maintained
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $190,000$124/sqft |
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| 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 |
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| 12/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Pending sale | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 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 |
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| 7/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 5/12/2008 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWLAR #104524 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2006 | Sold | -- |
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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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 70601
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Barbe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 2/10Washington/Marion Magnet High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 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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- Louisiana
- Calcasieu Parish
- Lake Charles
- 70601
- 1731 Elms St
