A rare opportunity offering privacy in the heart of Lake Charles, this charming home sits on a large lot with mature trees and Contraband Bayou right in the backyard. The setting is peaceful and private while still keeping you close to shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences. Inside, the home offers spacious bedrooms, generous living areas, and plenty of charm and character. The living room features a cathedral ceiling and wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space to gather and unwind. Outside to enjoy a covered patio, boathouse, fenced area, mature trees, abundant wildlife, and excellent fishing just beyond your back door. A two-car garage and additional utility storage add even more functionality. The additional building offers over 1,800 square feet of usable space and is a major bonus, complete with central air, plumbing, a full bathroom, half bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, and two additional storage areas. The space offers plenty of flexibility for a mother-in-law suite, guest quarters, home office, studio, hobby space, or workshop. A truly unique property with so much to offer in a convenient Lake Charles location. All measurements are +/-.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (9/8)
$339,000
725 W Sale Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3beds
2,618sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1968
0.83 Acres Lot
$321,700 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-car garageAdditional utility storageAbundant wildlifeFenced areaCovered patioSpacious bedroomsTwo additional storage areas
- 47 days
- 1,131
- 107
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marta Benjamin 337-515-4688,
Bricks & Mortar- Real Estate 337-564-6345
Source: SWLAR,MLS#: SWL26003746
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eating Area In Dining Room
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,618 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.83 Acres
- Dimensions: 323 x 106 x 357 x 111
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 00275026
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SUBDIVISION SALE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $287,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,822
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$321,700
$306,000 - $338,000
$2,504/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $339,000-5.6%$129/sqft |
Source: SWLAR #SWL26003746 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,000$137/sqft |
Source: SWLAR #SWL26003746 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2013 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,822 +2.4% | $28,730 |
| 2024 | $2,755 -1.1% | $28,730 |
| 2023 | $2,785 +0.3% | $28,730 |
| 2022 | $2,777 -2.1% | $28,730 |
| 2021 | $2,838 +10.9% | $28,730 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $2,559 -4.9% | $26,550 -4.8% |
| 2019 | $2,690 | $27,880 |
| 2018 | $2,690 -0.3% | $27,880 |
| 2017 | $2,697 -0.7% | $27,880 |
| 2016 | $2,715 +22.4% | $27,880 +23.7% |
| 2015 | $2,218 | $22,540 |
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Neighborhood: 70605
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: College Oaks
- Middle: SJWelsh
- High: Barbe
Source: SWLAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



