This charming Cottage-style home sits on a beautiful 1.1-acre lot right on Main Street in Cankton, offering space, shade, and incredible potential. The property features mature trees, a partially fenced backyard perfect for pets, and a unique active water well while still being fully connected to city water for everyday convenience.
Inside, the home blends character and updates with antique wood floors, reclaimed beam accents, fresh paint, and modern improvements including new central AC, updated electrical, plumbing, and septic (2021). A detached 20×26 garage adds storage, workspace, or hobby options.
The open lot next to the home is a standout feature—ideal for an investor interested in adding another rental unit or small structure thanks to the generous acreage and layout.
With its excellent Main Street visibility, this property also offers strong commercial potential. It would make a great location for a law office, title company, beauty shop, or other small business looking for easy access and high visibility.
Whether you're looking for a home, an investment, or a small commercial opportunity, this property offers flexibility and room to grow.
For sale by owner
$189,000
915 Main St, Cankton, LA 70584
2beds
900sqft
SingleFamily
Built in ----
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unique active water wellCharming cottage-style homeFresh paintUpdated electricalNew central acMature treesAntique wood floors
What the owner loves about this home
The large 1.1-acre lot is what makes this place feel so special. The mature shade trees give the yard a peaceful, very private feeling, even though you’re right in town. It’s the kind of space that feels relaxing the moment you pull in.
- 56 days |
- 286 |
- 28 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (337) 580-3596
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Structure area source: APPROXIMATE
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Entry level: 1
- Exterior features: Wood, Metal
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0200680500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Elec: SLEMCO
- Gas: GAS: Atmos
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cankton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $28,400
- Annual tax amount: $178
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$851/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,000+2.2%$210/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: | ||
| 2/15/2022 | Contingent | $185,000$206/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $185,000+131.3%$206/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/29/2021 | Sold | -- |
Source: | ||
| 12/24/2020 | Pending sale | $80,000$89/sqft |
Source: Acadiana Metro Realty #20010837 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $80,000$89/sqft |
Source: Acadiana Metro Realty #20010837 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2018 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $80,000$89/sqft |
Source: Thibodeaux Reed Realty, LLC #18000879 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178 | $2,840 |
| 2024 | $178 -0.3% | $2,840 |
| 2023 | $178 +29.1% | $2,840 +29.1% |
| 2022 | $138 -67% | $2,200 -67.3% |
| 2021 | $418 | $6,720 |
| 2020 | $418 -1.3% | $6,720 |
| 2019 | $424 | $6,720 +27.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $5,270 |
| 2015 | $296 +0.1% | $5,270 |
| 2013 | $296 +58.7% | $5,270 +58.7% |
| 2012 | $186 +1.9% | $3,320 |
| 2010 | $183 | $3,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 70584
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cankton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Sunset Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 3/10Beau Chene High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
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- Louisiana
- Saint Landry Parish
- Cankton
- 70584
- 915 Main St




