Pending

Price cut: $10.1K (5/27)

$274,900

4948 E Saint Charles Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70605

3beds

2,285sqft

$1,746/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1978

0.29 Acres Lot

$272,300 Zestimate^®

$120/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Primary suiteAll hard-surface flooringConvenient half-bathNumerous updated fixtures

PRICED TO SELL & BACK ON MARKET at no fault of seller or condition / Spacious classic ranch-style home features all hard-surface flooring, fresh paint in many areas, numerous updated fixtures, and a floorplan that could boast a 4-bedroom, but is currently set up with the primary suite complimented with a 13.10' x 16.5' office / nursery or over-sized closet. Traditional floorplan. Large den with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams with a warm hearth around the gas fireplace. OVERSIZED butler's pantry off of den also has an additional room that leads to outside for more abundant storage options. Double carport behind the home has entry into the laundry room (gas & electric dryer hookup) with convenient half-bath. Formal living and formal dining. Home is near lake access and a quick trip to Cormies, and many schools, businesses and churches.

187 days

213

6

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Description: Master Bedroom
Level: Lower
Area: 225 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.7x15.2

Bedroom 3

Description: Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11.2x10.3

Bedroom 4

Description: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.4x12.11

Breakfast

Description: Breakfast Nook
Level: Lower
Area: 130 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.1x9.6

Den

Description: Den
Level: Lower
Area: 480 Square Feet
Dimensions: 24.10x19.9

Dining room

Description: Formal Dining Room
Level: Lower
Area: 195 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15x13

Kitchen

Description: Kitchen
Level: Lower
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11.9x12.9

Laundry

Description: Laundry Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 8.4x7.10

Living room

Description: Formal Living Room
Level: Lower
Area: 252 Square Feet
Dimensions: 20.5 x 11.8

Office

Description: Office/Bedroom
Level: Lower
Area: 221 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.10x16.5

Heating

Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room

Features

Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Bathtub, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Shower in Tub, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Eating Area In Dining Room
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,790
Total interior livable area: 2,285 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached Carport
Attached garage spaces: 2
Carport spaces: 2
Covered spaces: 4

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Concrete, Front Porch
Pool features: None
Spa features: None
Fencing: Partial,Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 0.29 Acres
Dimensions: 90' x 140'
Features: Yard

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 00477028
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick, Cedar
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Lake Charles

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $120/sqft
Tax assessed value: $182,200
Annual tax amount: $1,790
Date on market: 2/12/2026
Cumulative days on market: 154 days
Listing terms: Conventional
Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range-oven
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Maintained

Estimated market value

$272,300

$259,000 - $286,000

$3,300/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/23/2026	Pending sale	$274,900$120/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000663 Report a problem
5/27/2026	Price change	$274,900-3.5%$120/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000663 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Price change	$285,000-1.7%$125/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000663 Report a problem
4/12/2026	Pending sale	$290,000$127/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000663 Report a problem
3/2/2026	Price change	$290,000-3.3%$127/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000663 Report a problem
2/12/2026	Listed for sale	$300,000+15.4%$131/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL26000663 Report a problem
10/26/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/30/2023	Price change	$1,750-2.8%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/9/2023	Listed for rent	$1,800$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/6/2021	Sold	--
Source: SWLAR #SWL21003663 Report a problem
7/2/2021	Pending sale	$260,000$114/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL21003663 Report a problem
7/2/2021	Price change	$260,000-1.9%$114/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL21003663 Report a problem
6/16/2021	Listed for sale	$265,000$116/sqft
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL21003663 Report a problem
10/20/2005	Sold	--
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,790 +2.4%	$18,220
2024	$1,747 +50.4%	$18,220 +52.1%
2023	$1,161 +0.3%	$11,980
2022	$1,158 -2.1%	$11,980
2021	$1,184 +12.8%	$11,980 +10%
2020	$1,049 -9.2%	$10,890 -9.1%
2019	$1,156 +111.5%	$11,980
2018	$546 -0.2%	$11,980
2017	$548 -0.5%	$11,980
2016	$551 -53.3%	$11,980
2015	$1,179	$11,980