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4705 Desoto St, Lake Charles, LA, 70607

3beds
2baths
1,405sqft
$214,750
$153price/sqft
$1,580/moest. monthly cost
$63,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Move-in ready and full of charm! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,405 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring over-sized bedrooms, an inviting floor plan, and tasteful updates throughout. The spacious covered patio creates the perfect outdoor retreat, while the 12 x 20 shop offers exceptional storage or workshop space. Situated in desirable Flood Zone X, this property delivers peace of mind along with everyday convenience. Whether you're a first time buyer, downsizing, or simply looking for a well-maintained home with extra amenities, this one is a must-see!

Getting Around

50
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
68
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Dolby Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.6 mi
6/10
2/10
Lagrange High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1967

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: 6 Burner Stove,Dishwasher,Gas Range
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Bathroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 9x4

Bathroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 12x5

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 13x14

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 11x12

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 18x14

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Fireplace features: None
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,405 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 13x12

Laundry

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 7x4

Living Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 19x15

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 00387754
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,454 sqft
  • Features: Yard
  • Lot size dimensions: 135 x 73

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
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Cold Wave
Hail
Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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 $1,085$13,020
Home Insurance *$264$3,168
Property Taxes $84$1,008
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$1,580$18,960
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$54,171/yr
40% on housing$47,400/yr
45% on housing$42,133/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: 16.0%
16.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.4%
1.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$153This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70607$99
Calcasieu Parish$111

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70607$133
Calcasieu Parish$127

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
2026-07-15Listed for sale$214,750
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2018-06-25Listing removed$169,900
2018-06-25Listed for sale$169,900
2018-06-22Sold--
2018-05-19Pending sale$169,900
2018-05-16Listed for sale$169,900
2013-07-18Listing removed$147,500
2013-03-19Sold--
2012-09-25Listed for sale$147,500
2010-10-12Sold--
2010-08-20Listed for sale$142,500
2005-11-30Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentDevin M Smith
BrokerageCENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin

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