3840 Bluff Ln, Lake Charles, LA, 70611
About This Home
Waterfront home located on Prien Lake at the end of a winding single street subdivision near the Lake Charles Country Club. Property is just under 1.5 acres and situated on a bluff with over 125 feet of water frontage with deep water access for virtually any size boat. Home has over 6000 square feet of living with additional workshop and pool house. With two living areas and three dining areas, the home is designed for entertaining and a large family. Kitchen has custom wood cabinetry and is centered around living and dining areas creating excellent flow. Primary is downstairs with a large primary bath featuring separate areas and dual closets. There is a large game room/man cave/craft room also located downstairs just off spacious laundry and half bath. Upstairs currently features three additional ensuites and a playroom. Living room has a large stone fireplace a wall on built-ins flanked by a wet bar. Screened in porch across the back of the house to enjoy panoramic lake views. Plenty of outdoor entertaining with gunite pool surrounded by concrete decking leading to wood decking terracing to bulkhead and boathouse with lift. Home is well constructed and ready for future buyers' imagination to turn this into all this property is meant to be!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Double Oven,Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11.4x13.5
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11.2x14.5
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17.7x10.3
Breakfast
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15.5x9.3
Dining Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.7x12.8
Dining Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.8x17.3
Features
- Bar,Beamed Ceilings,Built-in Features,Bathtub,Ceiling Fan(s),Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Shower,Shower in Tub,Wet Bar
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Foyer
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20.2x7.11
Great Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 27.6x20
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling features: Multi Units,Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 6,180 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 19.7x12.2
Master Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16.1x16.11
Master Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17.1x16.9
Office
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 8.5x8.11
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.7x17.2
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20.4x20.6
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 26.4x19.11
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16.9x9.10
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 00090972
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Pool features: Gunite,In Ground
- Patio & porch: Deck,Enclosed,Rear Porch,Wood
- Exterior features: Boat Lift,Pier
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Navigable Water,Lake Front
Lot
- Lot size: 1.44 Acres
- Features: Secluded,Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 502 x 126 x 495 x 126 m/l
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway,Private,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: 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
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,952 | $83,424 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,505 | $18,060 |
| Property Taxes | $538 | $6,456 |
| Electricity | $467 | $5,607 |
| Total | $9,462 | $113,544 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-03 | Price change | $1,375,000 |
| 2025-07-31 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
| 2025-06-05 | Listing removed | $1,500,000 |
| 2025-04-04 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
| 2025-03-31 | Listing removed | $1,500,000 |
| 2025-03-25 | Price change | $1,500,000 |
| 2025-03-12 | Price change | $1,900,000 |
| 2024-11-20 | Price change | $2,150,000 |
| 2024-10-24 | Listed for sale | $2,399,500 |
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