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1426 Watkins Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
$495,000 Asking Price
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4
beds
5
baths
4,093
sqft
Built in
1965
This beautiful mid-century Spanish gem, located just feet away from the exclusive Shell Beach Dr, is calling your name. Get ready to be blown away by the stunning views of your new neighborhood, framed perfectly by the vintage leaded glass windows scattered throughout this 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom haven. As you enter, you'll be greeted by an expansive family room with builtins and fireplace, ideal for cozy nights in or entertaining. And don't forget about the formal living and dining areas, the kitchen comes complete with an eat-in breakfast room and a wet bar that comes fully equipped with appliances. Retreat to your massive master suite, complete with a walk-in closet and built-ins that will make organization a breeze. The additional bedrooms are spacious and come with plenty of storage and built-ins, ensuring there's a place for everything and everyone. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, one being a junior suite with private bathroom and balcony access. Need extra space? Discover the upstairs landing area and an office space / library with floor-to-ceiling built-ins, there's also a large cedar closet, a sewing room/pantry, and additional storage areas off the 2-car garage. Office space could easily become a 5th bedroom or nursery just up from the master suite. Home has new metal roof, new a/c system, updated plumbing, new paint inside and out. All measurements are more or less Step outside to a large fenced backyard, just waiting for your personal touch. The covered area and New Orleans style vintage wrought iron gates are the perfect backdrop for outdoor living and entertaining on the nearly 1/2 acre lot. With the added bonus of a spacious upstairs balcony accessible from the landing/bonus area and fourth bedroom, you'll experience breathtaking views of those lake front sunsets and firework shows!! Don't miss the opportunity to make this dream home yours! Home warranty currently in place and will transfer to new owners.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Wet Bar,Built-in Features,Balcony,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Pantry,Separate Shower
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Refrigerator
- Laundry:
- Inside,Laundry Room
- A/C:
- true, Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating:
- true, Central,Electric
- Fireplace:
- Wood Burning, Fireplace
Exterior
- General:
- Workshop
- Style:
- Spanish
- Other Structures:
- Workshop
- Pool:
- None
- Parking:
- Garage, Parking spaces: 2
Construction
- Roofing:
- Metal
- General:
- Brick, 2, Slab
Location
- HOA Amenities:
- 0.0
- Originating MLS:
- GSM
- County:
- Calcasieu
Lot
- Zoning:
- @061008-1053-5 0009 0000 @061008-1053-5 0010 0000 LOTS 9,10 BLK 5 LAKESHORE SUB REF1-FRANCIS E MIRE B 2364 P 153, B 2378 P 239-92 REF2-MYRZA MIRE B 2394 P 493-93 REF3-CECIL R BROWN ET UX B 2479 P 499-94 REF4-STELLA MARIE BURRIS BROWN ET AL B 2544 P 794-95, 00587885
- View:
- Neighborhood, View
- Fencing:
- Fenced
Utilities
- Utilities:
- Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- GSM
- Buyers Agent Compensation:
- 2.5
This listing courtesy of:
Castle Real Estate
Monthly Payment
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Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Lake Charles, LA
Housing
- Number of Units
- 57,680
- Median Home Value
- $196,511
- Median Rent
- $780
36.39% of housing units are renter occupied.
10.43% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
86.00%
- Public Transportation
-
0.48%
- Walk to Work
-
1.41%
- Work from Home
-
11.51%
- Other
-
0.45%
The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.
People
- Population
- 128,890
- Median Age
- 37.40
- Median Household Size
- 2.66
Education
- High School
-
30.94%
- Associate’s Degree
-
8.45%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
16.53%
- Graduate Degree
-
9.07%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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