$259,000
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1104 7th St Lake Charles, LA 70601

Lake Charles Area

Estimated payment $1,418/month

Total Views 25
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,894 Sq Ft
$137 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • No HOA
  • Cottage
  • High Ceiling
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Recessed Lighting

About This Home

Step into the timeless charm of Lake Charles' coveted Charpentier Historic District with this beautifully maintained 1929 cottage that perfectly blends historic character with modern updates. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a detached 2-car garage with a garage apartment, this home is full of warmth, charm, and versatility. Freshly repainted in a soft, neutral palette, the interior features a spacious living area with a cozy gas fireplace, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, and a well-appointed kitchen with a gas stove. The primary bath showcases a classic clawfoot tub, adding to the home's historic appeal. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof on both the home and garage (2021) and a Trane HVAC system installed in 2024. Additional features include a security system and the rare bonus of a detached garage apartment—perfect for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living. Located in one of Lake Charles' most treasured neighborhoods, the Charpentier Historic District is renowned for its beautifully preserved homes, distinctive architecture, and rich history, all within minutes of downtown dining, shopping, entertainment, and the lakefront. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Lake Charles history with the modern conveniences today's buyers desire.

Listing Agent

Sharel Hebert

CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin License #995681496 Listed on: 07/21/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1929

Lot Details

  • 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x180
  • Privacy Fence
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Schools

  • Watkins Elementary School
  • Molo Middle School
  • Washington-Marion High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1929

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced, Privacy
  • Lot Features: City Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.31
  • Lot Size: 75x180
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • SpaFeatures: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Phone: 337-474-2185
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Directions: From Enterprise Blvd, Turn W onto 7th Street. House is on S side
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • DaysOnMarketReplicationIncreasingYN: Yes
  • CurrentPrice: 259000.0
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1929

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Roof: Asphalt, Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Has Open Parking?: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
  • Green Building Features: Appliances
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), 1 Unit
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Watkins
  • Junior High Dist: Calcasieu Parish
  • High School: Washington-Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Molo

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13503.6

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $129 $7,640 $1,930 $5,710
2024 $129 $7,640 $1,930 $5,710
2023 $128 $7,640 $1,930 $5,710
2022 $130 $7,640 $1,930 $5,710
2021 $15 $7,640 $1,930 $5,710
2020 $904 $6,990 $1,850 $5,140
2019 $1,009 $7,500 $1,790 $5,710
2018 $114 $7,500 $1,790 $5,710
2017 $852 $7,500 $1,790 $5,710
2016 $848 $7,500 $1,790 $5,710
2015 $848 $7,500 $1,790 $5,710
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/21/2026 07/21/26 For Sale $259,000 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $205,000 Elite Title Insurance Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $174,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: SWL26003391

APN: 00597694

Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70601

1104 7th St, Lake Charles, LA

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