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1718 Highway 606, Saint Joseph, LA, 71366

4beds
3baths
2,658sqft
$789,000
$297price/sqft
$4,747/moest. monthly cost
$189,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,658 square foot home is situated on almost 2 full lakefront lots with breathtaking views of Lake Bruin. The open floor plan and setup makes this an ideal home, Airbnb, or weekend getaway. This home features a covered carport as well as a single car garage/shop, two central air units, a backup generac generator, a fenced in backyard, and a covered patio overlooking the Lake. Through the shaded cypress trees you can see the pier which features 2 electric boat slips, an enclosure for supplies, a spray system for insecticide, and a full irrigation system used for water around the pier, the yard, and other exterior faucets around the house. One of the best features on this property is your on personal concrete boat landing directly beside the house. There is also a shop beside the house that was built in 2023 which can be used for boat storage as well as supplies. There is an additional room inside the house which could fit multiple beds, a pool table, or game room. The living room features a gas fireplace and direct access to the back patio. The master bedroom has a beautiful view of the Lake with a door leading directly to the patio. The roof was replaced in 2025 with 30 year shingles and the current owners have taken very good care of this place. Lake Bruin Country club is also less than 1 mile away. There are several appliances and furniture items that will stay with the property.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Tensas Elementary SchoolGrades PK-55.5 mi
2/10
Tensas High SchoolGrades 6-125.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Very Good Condition
  • Year built: 1982

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Oven,Washer

Bathroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 5x13

Bathroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 7x7

Bathroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 8x8

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 17.5x14

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 12x12

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 18x11

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Dining Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 18x10

Features

  • Fireplace features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,658
  • Total interior livable area: 2,658 sqft

Living Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 24x14

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 19x13.5

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0200261138
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Covered
  • Exterior features: Dock,Fence,Sprinkler/Irrigation
  • Waterfront features: Lake

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.84 Acres
  • Features: Outside City Limits,Rectangular Lot,Pond on Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 200 x 183

Parking

  • Parking features: Attached,Carport,Boat,RV Access/Parking
  • Carport: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Drought
Hail
Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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Hurricane
Severe Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,989$47,868
Home Insurance *$342$4,104
Property Taxes $216$2,592
Electricity $200$2,411
Total$4,747$56,964
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$162,754/yr
40% on housing$142,410/yr
45% on housing$126,586/yr

Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 151,075Commercial: 10,572
Total Premiums$518.28M
Total Exposure$41.71B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.0%
5.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -7.6%
-7.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$297This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 71366$211
Tensas Parish$235

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 71366
Tensas Parish$220

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-07Listed for sale$789,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCasey Valentine
BrokerageGibson Real Estate, INC United Country

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