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Home Finder’sGuide August 2025

Volume 40 Issue 2

Featuring Real Estate for Sale in the Greater Lake Charles and Jeff Davis Parish Areas

Elegance and Craftsmanship Five Oaks Subdivision

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1221 Five Oaks Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605

$595,000

DEBBIE HOLT Realtor

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,312 sf

Cell: 337-302-3324 Office: 337-478-1578 debbie.holt@century21bono.com

Century 21 Bono Realty 4410 Nelson Rd Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Welcome to the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship at 1221 Five Oaks Dr. in the prestigious, secluded Five Oaks Subdivision of Lake Charles, LA. This luxury custombuilt home is a breathtaking new construction promising a serene lifestyle wrapped in comfort and style. Offering an oversized living room, custom woodwork, quartzite countertops and much more! Walnut custom woodwork. Fine Textiles and hardware.

Offered at $595,000

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Your Lakeside Loan.

Whether it’s a new home, a refinance or home improvement, let Lakeside make the home of your dreams a reality.

MORTGAGE DEPARTMENT 337-502-4836 | 337-474-3766

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YRTIS UELLER

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Amanda Pitre

337-884-7705

337-540-3334

337-513-7150

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$1,152,800 2.7 ACRES of Prime Commercial Property on busy corridor of Westlake.

Endless Possibilities – High Traffic Count.

$879,000 / $425,000 PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Own a piece of Moss Bluff with either of these 2 tracts between Popeye’s and Dynamic Dimensions access to Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. or Tom Redd Ln. Owner/Agent

1037 Sam Houston Jones PKWY $1,499,000 Brick office building. Lot totals 1.84 acres m/l, office space is 8710 SF. Office has kitchen, breakroom, 4 handicap accessible baths, T-1 line and is separated for leasing, 4 bay garage with 4 electric gar doors, 42 parking spaces & concrete parking lot. Owner/Agent

$307,363 PRIME COMMERCIAL located on Davis Rd. Property has been maintained.

High traffic. Great for retail, mall or apartments.

$99,500 - Sutherland Rd 4.47 Acres located near Sam Houston State Park. Property is wooded and backs up to Indian Bayou. Restricted Home Site. All measurements are more or less.

$189,750 Great home site, 7.59 acres, cleared, ready for construction.

$289,900 - 2,060 LIVING, 3 BR, 2 BA 4 1/2 YEAR OLD brick home on large lot, dead end street, kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast nook, 8ft island with snack bar, seperate dining, 20ft great room with 10ft ceilings, open floor plan, split master suite, covered patio.

$99,900 - 3 BR, 2 BA , 1160 Living 2009 Clayton mobile home on large lot, spacious kitchen/dining combination, large family room, split master, concrete driveway and parking, metal roof, dead end street. All measurements are more or less. Owner/Agent

$324,500 - 5272 Mattie Reeves Road 3BR 2 BA - Living 2,351 Traditional brick home on 5.34 acres.

Custom kitchen, great room with wood burning fireplace and cathedral ceiling, lots of windows, sun room, beautiful yard with gazebo, mancave, 20x30 garage, additional 18x26 garage, 24x40 ft barn with lean-to, 32x24 livestock barn.

UNDER CONTRACT

$80,000 - 286 Park Road 2 BR 2 BA- 1150 living Handyman Special! Home centrally located in Moss Bluff. Spacious family room, kitchen with lots of cabinets, separate dining, 2 large bedrooms, 10x23 bonus room not included in living square footage, utility and 8x10 bonus room included in living square footage

Jeff Pitre

Broker

www.realtymm.com

$369,000 PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY just north of Phils Lane. Partially cleared, zoned Commercial and Agricultural, great location, 280 ft. on Highway 171.

Louis Sellers

SOLD

351 Believers Ln $329,900 3Br 2Ba Living 2,109 Immaculate! Custom one story brick home in “The Courtyards of Moss Bluff”.

Landscaping, covered patio, fenced yard with wrought iron gate, gas generator.

Stove, dryer, and water heater can be gas or electric.

LOTS OF LOTS RAGLEY

Clyde Parker – Lot 196 of Beau Allen Est.....................................................................................................................................................................$25,000 Ernest Dr. – Lot 163 of Beau Allen Est....................................................................................................................................................$25,000 Ginger Ln. – Lot 184 of Beau Allen Est....................................................................................................................................................$25,000 MOSS BLUFF

Birdnest Rd. – 16.4 acres cleared, ready for construcon...............................................................................................................................$205,000 Hickory Branch Rd. – Lot 2 Great home site 7.59 acres, cleared, ready for construction.........................................................................$189,750 DERIDDER

Flat Creek Ranch Rd – Secluded 18+ acres with timber. Beautiful winding creek bottom with oak trees.

11 miles south from DeRidder..............................................................................................................................................................$135,000 LAKE CHARLES

0 Ira Breaux – 9.65 acres of cleared land build your dream home. Owner/Agent..............................................................................................$129,500

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1027 Enterprise Blvd • Lake Charles, LA 70601 • 337-433-9434 • www.rhinolc.com

337-433-9434

Samantha LeJeune Broker (337) 304-6686

Kelley Gueringer (337) 274-8434

www.rhinolc.com Under Contract

Call Rhino Real Estate

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4980 HAYGOOD POINT, IOWA Home is in excellent condition with fenced in backyard and patio. Upgrades include plank flooring and tile throughout. Living room ceiling is beautiful with woodwork on the inset ceiling. This 4 bedroom home has an open living concept with 2 baths. Master bath has a walk in closet and large garden tub Granite in kitchen with custom cabinets and plenty of storage throughout.

MLS:SWL25001779 $245,0000

The Shadows at Bayou Oaks lies to the east of the Choupique Bayou in the heart of Southwest Louisiana in the town of Carlyss. It is nestled amongst one hunThe Shadows at lies golf to course the east dred year old oak trees with rollingBayou terrain ofOaks a preexisting and of the Choupique Bayou in the aheart of from Southwest Louisiana.

It is nestled amongst one hundred backdrop the Choupique Bayou.

year old oak trees with rolling terrain of a preexisting golf course and a backdrop from the Choupique Bayou. The aesthetic influences found at The Shadows of Bayou Oaks can be traced through the history and heritage of Louisiana. The diversity in Southwest Calcasieu Parish’s culture and customs will clearly be reflected in the architectural styles that flourish throughout all 103 lots in this development. Owner is a Licensed Agent. www.rhinolc.com/the-shadows-at-bayou-oaks/ www.hfguide.com/417118 Lot 1.................$99,000 Lot 2..............$112,500 Lot 3.................$79,000 Lot 4.................$69,000 Lot 5.................$69,000 Lot 6.................$69,000 Lot 7.................$69,000 Lot 9.................$69,000 Lot 10...................SOLD Lot 11...................SOLD Lot 12...................SOLD Lot 13...................SOLD Lot 14...................SOLD Lot 15...................SOLD Lot 16...................SOLD Lot 17...................SOLD Lot 18..............$64,000 Lot 19..............$64,000 Lot 20..............$59,900

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Lot 21..............$64,000 Lot 23..............$90,000 Lot 24...................SOLD Lot 25...................SOLD Lot 26..............$53,000 Lot 27..............$53,000 Lot 28..............$49,900 Lot 29..............$78,000 Lot 30..............SOLD Lot 31..................SOLD Lot 32.............SOLD Lot 33.............$79,900 Lot 34.............$65,000 Lot 35.............$72,000 Lot 36.............$72,000 Lot 37.............$65,000 Lot 38.............$79,900 Lot 39..............$79,900 Lot 40..............$79,900

Lot 41..............$79,900 Lot 42..............$84,000 Lot 43..............$49,900 Lot 44...........$105,000 Lot 45..............$89,000 Lot 46..................SOLD Lot 47..............$85,000 Lot 48..............$84,000 Lot 49..............$81,000 Lot 50..............$78,000 Lot 51..............$78,000 Lot 52..............$78,000 Lot 53..............$78,000 Lot 54..............$81,000 Lot 55..............$81,000

2404 LUKE STREET, LAKE CHARLES

CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE, LAKE CHARLES Bring your offer! Large .6 acre lot with river frontage on the West Fork Calcasieu River. Located near Sam Houston State Park and convenient to all city amenities. 120 foot of river frontage on Cypress Lake DrIve. MLS:SWL24007129 $140,000

2 Bed/1 bath apartment for rent in Moss Bluff right behind Moss Bluff Middle School. Laundry room has washer and dryer hookups only, and tenant must supply washer & dryer. Water is included in rent, but tenant is responsible for all other utilities. $700

South LC 4 bed/2.5 bathroom home for rent in Weaver Park Subdivision thats walking distance to Barbe High School. This 3030 square foot home has all the space you could need with a large living room, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove. The primary suite is on the first floor and the other 3 bedrooms are on the second. There is an additional den upstairs with custom built-ins and a large laundry room downstairs. It’s located on a corner lot, a large fenced in backyard, and there is garage parking.

MLS:SWL25002706 $2,600 FOR RENT

701 GINGER STREET, SULPHUR Cute home in a great Sulphur neighborhood.

Home has freshly been remodeled with new flooring, sheetrock, countertops and fixtures. It also has an unattached garage.. MLS:SWL24006546 $155,000

1131 SHELLIE LANE APT #4 MOSS BLUFF

LOT AVAILABLE , CARLYSS The Shadows at Bayou Oaks lies to the east of the Choupique Bayou in the heart of Southwest Louisiana. It is nestled amongst one hundred year old oak trees with rolling terrain of a preexisting golf course and a backdrop from the Choupique Bayou.

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND/OR LEASE in Lake Charles and Westlake.

All of these homes are very clean and well maintained. Some of these will consider Section 8 vouchers, some may consider a small pet with additional non refundable pet fee. For more information, please call the office at 337-439-0047

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1015 Sycamore Lake Charles Nice double lot on dead end street.

Ready to build?

Only $21,900

517 Lake St. Westlake 50 X 147 lot size m/l No Mobile Homes Allowed $33,500

2310 Alford Rd Westlake Mobile homes allowed 60 X 200 lot size m/l Rent $250 per month or Purchase for $26,000

931 John Stine Westlake Mobiles homes allowed 83 X 123 size m/l Rent $250/month for 1 or Purchase $33,500 for 2 mobilespaces

1232 Grout St Westlake Mobile homes allowed 58 X 136 lot size m/l Rent $250 per month or Purchase for $32,900

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

2910 Guillory Rd Westlake 50 X 204 lot size m/l Mobile Homes Allowed $250 per month

1405 Cactus Lake Charles Freshly painted inside & out, this 3 Bedroom is ready for move-in!

Central Air & heat, w/d hook-ups, single carport $1095 per month $1000 deposit

FOR LEASE

FOR SALE OR LEASE

912 17th St – Lake Charles 929 John Stine Road – Westlake Super cute & centrally located Great location! 2 bedroom possible 2 bedroom Central air & heat, stove 3rd bedroom. Needs some TLC but lots of & fridge plus inside washer/dryer possibilities! Central air & heat. Covered hook-ups All electric front porch. Sales price $131,500 $950 per month $925 deposit (additional land available) Lease price $895 per month $900 deposit

Suzanne Fong

337-439-0047

Broker

842-3949

Amanda Hood Keller, Assistant 802-8333

2309 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | www.sweethomelouisiana.com | suzanne@sweethomelouisiana.com | Licensed in the state of Louisiana

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1426 GREIN, LAKE CHARLES $89,500 Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home.

Double carport, large fenced back yard.

Nearly new everything! Hurry won’t last long!

Harold Miller Realtor 337-802-5078

harold.miller@compass.com

SWLA Home Team 1450 William St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-436-6639

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