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Home Finder’sGuide September 2025 Volume 40 Issue 3

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

Acadian-Style Home Sprawling 1.5 acres

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26094 Highway 383, Kinder, LA 70648

John Morgan Portie 337.496.6450 johmmorgan@johnmorealestate.com

Escape to 11.5 acres of picturesque Louisiana grounds, where this sprawling 3200 sq. ft. Acadian-style home awaits. Surrounded by towering oaks, pines, and majestic cypress trees, and with a peaceful pond as its centerpiece, this property offers the ultimate blend of beauty and tranquility. A scenic driveway, bordered by vibrant mature azaleas, ushers you to the front door of this inviting estate.

1180 E McNeese St STE A Lake Charles, LA 70607 Office: 337.478.2668

Step inside to a bright and airy living area with a propane fireplace, perfect for cozy nights in. The kitchen is designed to fill the space with natural light and features an open dining area with sweeping views of the front yard. The master suite is a serene retreat with a luxurious bath, while two additional bedrooms share a spacious Jack and Jill bath. Upstairs, a flexible bonus room with a half bath can easily adapt to your needs, whether as a fourth bedroom, office, or playroom.

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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

Call Rhino Real Estate

337-433-9434

2010 DIANE DR SULPHUR Acadian Style home on 1.7 acres in the middle of town! Features a garden room with windows on three sides overlooking a tropical pool and built in hot tub made from imported stone. Backyard features a stocked pond and peaceful surroundings. The house has an office plus 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

Large master with his and hers closets plus a large, tiled shower. Downstairs has a breakfast room, den, garden room, kitchen, two bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an office. Second floor features three bedrooms, a game room or fitness room and a bathroom. Located in the Maplewood school zone and not in a flood zone. Only minutes from shopping and conveniences. MLS:SWL25100287 $675,000

The Shadows at Bayou Oaks lies to the east of the Choupique Bayou in LOTS AVAILABLE the heart of Southwest Louisiana in the town of Carlyss. It is nestled amongst one hunThe Shadows at Bayou lies golf to course the east dred year old oak trees with rolling 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.

BON VIE DR, SULPHUR

1019 GULF ST, LAKE CHARLES

Great residential lot to build on in established subdivision. No mobile homes but not many other restrictions. No minimum sq footage, no duplexes allowed. Flood zone AE. Seller is a licensed agent MLS:SWL25001370 $30,000

Great lot to build on. Adjacent lots on also available for purchase. Single lot is 50x125 for $22,000; about .14 of an acre. Or buy all three lots for $54,000; a total of .42 of an acre. Seller reserves Cypress Title for closing.

MLS:SWL24000744 $18,000

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

1017 GULF ST, LAKE CHARLES

1021 GULF ST, LAKE CHARLES

Great lot to build on. Adjacent lots on also available for purchase. Single lot is 50x125 for $22,000; about .14 of an acre. Or buy all three lots for $54,000; a total of .42 of an acre. Seller reserves Cypress Title for closing.

MLS:SWL24000744 $18,000

Three lots ready to build on. Centrally located near Memorial Hospital. 18,750 sq feet; about .42 of an acre. This can also be purchased as a single lot of 50x125 for $22,000. Seller reserves Cypress Title for closing. MLS:SWL24000739 $48,000

701 GINGER ST, SULPHUR

CYPRESS LAKE DR, LAKE CHARLES

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

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. MLS:SWL24005099 $700 1131 SHELLIE LANE APT #4 MOSS BLUFF

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Listing and Selling Southwest Louisiana 337-515-7858

LAKE CHARLES $390,000

LAKE CHARLES $ 380,000

IOWA $214,900

SULPHUR $179,000

276 SCHOOL ST Beautiful 2 story home located on 4.3 Acres in the heart of Moss Bluff. Custombuilt home. Huge living room with lots of windows for natural light and a wood burning fireplace. Kitchen is granite counter tops an over sized island. Pantry located in the kithcen. Dining room is off the kitchen. Primary bedroom is downstairs www.hfguide.Com/552466

809 E KADE LN This 1-story brick home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, featuring 0.49-acre lot, 2-car attached garage, cozy living room with fireplace. Enjoy classic elegance with crown molding and beautiful granite countertops in the kitchen. Home offers plenty of space inside and out. www.hfguide.com/531594

7480 PALOMINO DRIVE Single-story home nestled on a 0.48 acre lot. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this residence boasts exceptional value.

Spacious in and out. The kitchen delights Welcoming to this inviting house with granite countertops and ample cabinet spaces. Priority is given to owner occupant buyers. www.hfguide.com/538857

708 ALABAMA ST This property features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on a shaded lot within city limits, conveniently close to all amenities.

MLS:SWL25100364 www.hfguide.com/654079

LAKE CHARLES $159,900

LAKE CHARLES $154,900

LAKE CHARLES $139,000

JENNINGS $138,700

6215 TOM HEBERT RD This property features a 3-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan on a spacious 0.72-acre lot. Its located just outside city limits but still offers a short drive to all amenities.

MLS:SWL25100237 www.hfguide.com/654100

2108 23RD ST This property features a 4-bedroom, 2.5bath home nestled on a shaded 0.41acre lot within city limits, offering ample potential. Arrange your viewing today! www.hfguide.com/561379

2209 14TH ST This house features a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom situated on 0.21 acres.

Centrally located in Oak Park Subdivision, it provides easy access to all amenities.

Take advantage of this opportunity today! www.hfguide.com/527635

811 3RD ST Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath single-story home nestled on a 0.56 acre lot with 1 car attached carport. Spacious in and out. www.hfguide.com/544689

LONGVILLE $105,000

LAKE ARTHUR $99,900

LAKE CHARLES $99,000

WESTLAKE $97,900

121 WILDFLOWER LANE Full brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on a 1.7-acre lot. Interior features a spacious living room with brick fireplace and a separate kitchen with ample cabinet space. Large lot gives you endless possibilities for outdoor activities, or adding extra structures. MLS:swl25100051 www.hfguide.com/654133

6095 HWY 382 Located in a quiet, serene area, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and natural beauty, all while being just a short drive away from the city. This home features 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage on 2-acre lot. www.hfguide.com/527173

1520 E SCHOOL ST Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on a 0.25-acre lot within city limits. Conveniently located near all the city’s amenities. Book your showing now! www.hfguide.com/538930

2403 EVELIA ST Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath house, located on half an acre land, featuring a spacious porch with a swing for relaxation.

Conveniently near golf course, outside city limits yet close to amenities. www.hfguide.com/528268

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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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FOR SALE

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

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

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

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

Ready to build?

Only $21,900

FOR SALE OR LEASE 929 John Stine Road – Westlake Great location! 2 bedroom possible 3rd bedroom. Needs some TLC but lots of possibilities! Central air & heat. Covered front porch. Sales price $131,500 (additional land available) Lease price $895 per month $900 deposit

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

912 17th St – Lake Charles Super cute & centrally located 2 bedroom Central air & heat, stove & fridge plus inside washer/dryer hook-ups All electric $950 per month $925 deposit

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

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

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337-439-0047

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Joe Tupper 337-526-8809

N. Frontage Road, Jennings, LA Highly visible 19.67 - Acre Commercial Tract on N. Service Rd. near Jennings Exit 65. 328 feet of frontage, prime location, Flood Zone A, Mineral Rights Reserved. Priced at $350,000

Compton Road, Roanoke, LA 146-Acre Tract was previously used for farmland but has been returned to natural habitat with excellent hunting prospects. Bounded by I-10 on the South side, there may be an opportunity to generate income via billboards. . Seller Reserves All Minerals. Priced at $730,000

Hwy 97, Jennings, LA 9.5-acre wooded tract with 268 feet visible from I-10 and 240 feet of frontage along Hwy 97. Great home or business site with interstate access. Part of Property is in Flood Zone A. Seller Reserves All Minerals.

Priced at $230,000

Hwy 26, Jennings, LA Ardoin Road, Jennings, LA 57 acres with 300 feet of frontage on 2.177 acre tract on Ardoin Road just Hwy 26 in the desirable Hathaway a mile and a half south of Hathaway School District. Ideal for farming, school. This is the ideal location for livestock, hunting, recreation, or your new home or mini farm. development. Endless potential! Priced at $43,500 Priced at $315,000

Gary Road, Jennings, LA 4.99-acre wooded tract at Ordoneaux & Gary Rd. Ideal for a home, retreat, or camp. Peaceful, wooded setting full of potential. Located in Flood Zone A. Priced at $45,000

254 Parish Line Loop Rd, Elton, LA Spacious 8-bedroom, 3-bath, 5,552 sqft home on half an acre. Features open living/kitchen, two living areas, flexible rooms, and large backyard.

Perfect for families!

Priced at $320,000

16052 Hwy 26 Jennings, LA 17-acre estate minutes from I-10 and Jennings. Custom Vic Guidry design with high-end finishes, chef’s kitchen, offices, spacious living areas, pool, and outdoor paradise.

Reduced Price $690,000

606 Broadwing Ranch Rd, Elton, LA Charming 3-bed, 2-bath 1,779 sqft home on 138 acres with chef’s kitchen, vaulted living room, screened porch, hunting woods, and pastureland. Ideal retreat with endless possibilities.

Reduced Price $475,000

415 W. Academy Ave, Jennings, LA Elegant 3,314 sq ft home with 3 beds, 2.5 baths, chef’s kitchen, grand dining, den with cathedral ceilings, luxury primary suite, workshop, and landscaped grounds.

Reduced Price $399,500

316 McClure Ave, Lake Arthur, LA Beautiful story-and-a-half home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living, den with fireplace, spacious kitchen, game room, and versatile bonus spaces. Endless possibilities!

Priced at $145,000

10446 Keystone Rd, Welsh, LA Secluded country retreat with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, game room, upstairs suite, wood-paneled living, office, fenced yard, sheds, and ample parking. Endless potential!

Priced at $125,000

512 Second Street, Jennings, LA Charming early 1900s 5-bed, 2-bath home with original details, modern upgrades, pool with outdoor shower, granite kitchen, open floor plan, and fenced backyard. Historic elegance meets comfort. New Reduced Price $310,000

2607 E. Academy Ave, Jennings, LA Updated 3-bed, 2-bath brick ranch in Jennings with 1,925 sq ft, openconcept living, modern kitchen, twocar carport, backyard with shade trees, and storage shed. Move-in ready near park and boat ramps.

Priced at $285,000

Joe@tupco.net • tupcorealty.com

429 Roberts Ave. Jennings, LA 70546

AGENTS: Sally Compton 337-224-3669 Darlene Richard 337-930-1071

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