Situated on a quiet street near Downtown Lake Charles, 220 Penn Street is a well-cared-for 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering approximately 1,438 square feet of living area and flexible space to fit a variety of needs. This home features a new roof, updated interior paint, new HVAC system, updated electrical panel and new flooring throughout. The bright, open living area offers abundant natural light, neutral finishes, and ceiling fans. The kitchen provides generous cabinet storage, ample counter space, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and room for a dining area. Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, and the full bathroom includes a tub/ shower combo and vanity. A spacious 12-by-17-foot den provides additional living space and could serve as a media room, game room, home office, playroom, or possible third bedroom. Just off the den, the 10-by-12-foot utility and laundry room offers plenty of space for storage, an additional refrigerator, or pantry use. Outside, the property features a low-maintenance exterior, concrete parking, and a spacious yard with room for outdoor activities. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, major roadways, and Downtown Lake Charles, this home offers plenty of space and potential for an owner-occupant or investor. The property is located in Flood Zone X so no flood insurance required with mortgage.
For sale
Price cut: $2.4K (8/21)
$137,500
220 Penn St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2beds
1,438sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$133,400 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous cabinet storageLow-maintenance exteriorStainless steel appliancesTiled backsplashUpdated interior paintNew flooring throughoutUpdated electrical panel
- 40 days
- 137
- 13
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robbie Ingle 337-304-0481,
Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari R 337-478-1601
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL26003402
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Shower in Tub, Tile Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Formica Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Shower in Tub, Breakfast Nook
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,510
- Total interior livable area: 1,438 sqft
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Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56 x 135
- Features: Regular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 00421677
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,200
- Annual tax amount: $591
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 40 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$133,400
$127,000 - $140,000
$1,223/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $137,500-1.7%$96/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900+64.6%$97/sqft |
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| 6/12/2023 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/22/2023 | Contingent | $85,000$59/sqft |
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| 4/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $85,000-19%$59/sqft |
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| 10/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $105,000$73/sqft |
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| 1/18/2022 | Pending sale | $105,000$73/sqft |
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| 10/24/2021 | Price change | $105,000-8.7%$73/sqft |
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| 9/27/2021 | Price change | $115,000-7.9%$80/sqft |
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| 9/17/2021 | Price change | $124,900-3.2%$87/sqft |
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| 9/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $129,000$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591 +2.4% | $6,020 |
| 2024 | $577 -1.1% | $6,020 |
| 2023 | $584 +0.3% | $6,020 |
| 2022 | $582 -2.1% | $6,020 |
| 2021 | $595 +11.8% | $6,020 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $532 -6.6% | $5,520 -6.4% |
| 2019 | $569 +533.7% | $5,900 |
| 2018 | $90 | $5,900 |
| 2017 | $90 | $5,900 |
| 2016 | $90 -84.5% | $5,900 |
| 2015 | $581 | $5,900 |
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