1220 California St, Lake charles, LA, 70607
About This Home
Cute, Cozy, and Beautifully Updated! This adorable 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage has been freshened up and is ready to impress! Whether you’re looking for your first home, downsizing, or investing, this cottage has the character you love and the updates you need. Step inside to find a bright, happy space with updated floors, fresh paint, stylish lighting, and a layout that just makes sense. The kitchen is updated and totally functional – complete with a gas range, ample storage and lots of granite counter space. The three bedrooms offer just the right amount of space - guest room, home office, secret nap zone... the possibilities are endless. The bathroom? Updated and sparkling, ready for singing in the shower or a relaxing bath. Outside, there’s a great yard that’s easy to maintain but still big enough for a fire pit, a garden, or your dog’s next zoomie session. Located in a convenient neighborhood close to everything you need. This cottage has all the charm without any of the "fixer-upper" drama. Book your private showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1962
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: HardiPlank Type
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Range Hood
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedroom1
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.8x10
Bedroom2
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.8x10
Bedroom3
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.8x11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Granite Counters,Eating Area In Living Room
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,119
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x12
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 4.75x3.10
Living Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 24x16.5
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 00420204
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 7,274 sqft
- Features: Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 52 x 140 x 52 x 139
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- 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
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Coastal Flooding
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $580 | $6,960 |
| Home Insurance * | $141 | $1,692 |
| Property Taxes | $45 | $540 |
| Electricity | $147 | $1,773 |
| Total | $913 | $10,956 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Listed for sale | $114,900 |
| 2026-03-27 | Pending sale | $114,900 |
| 2026-02-02 | Price change | $114,900 |
| 2025-11-13 | Price change | $119,900 |
| 2025-10-13 | Price change | $124,900 |
| 2025-08-25 | Price change | $129,900 |
| 2025-08-08 | Listed for sale | $134,900 |
| 2017-11-17 | Sold | -- |
| 2017-10-18 | Pending sale | $120,000 |
| 2017-10-17 | Listed for sale | $120,000 |
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