3811 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605
About This Home
Exceptional custom home with a separate detached guest house offering style, space, and versatility. The main residence stuns with soaring light-filled living areas, rich wood floors, custom built-ins, elegant crown molding, and a statement fireplace framed by French doors. A chef-worthy kitchen anchors the home with an oversized island, custom cabinetry, and effortless flow for entertaining. The primary suite is a luxe retreat featuring a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and an oversized glass shower. The detached guest home adds rare flexibility, perfect for guests, multigenerational living, a private office, or income potential. High-end finishes, timeless design, and standout functionality make this a truly special property. Preapproval required with offers.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 2005
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar,Raised
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Range,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub,Double Vanity,Exhaust fan(s),Separate tub and shower,Shower,Shower in Tub,Soaking Tub,Stone Counters,Vanity area,Walk-in shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,Built-in Features,Bathtub,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Dry Bar,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,No Carpet,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Shower,Shower in Tub,Stone Counters,Eating Area In Dining Room
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Multi Units,Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 5,900 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island,Stone Counters
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 00401137
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered,Concrete,Front Porch,Rear Porch,Patio,Wood
- Exterior features: Lighting,Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Privacy,Partial,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 0.80 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
- Lot size dimensions: 330 x 180
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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
- Coastal Flooding
- 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 | $4,525 | $54,300 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,072 | $12,864 |
| Property Taxes | $350 | $4,200 |
| Electricity | $446 | $5,353 |
| Total | $6,393 | $76,716 |
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)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Listing removed | $9,500 |
| 2026-03-24 | Listed for rent | $9,500 |
| 2026-03-16 | Price change | $1,079,000 |
| 2026-02-09 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000 |
| 2024-08-27 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-07-09 | Listed for sale | $260,000 |
| 2024-06-24 | Contingent | $260,000 |
| 2024-06-02 | Price change | $260,000 |
| 2024-04-27 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
| 2024-04-15 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-03-26 | Pending sale | $285,000 |
| 2024-03-12 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
| 2024-03-01 | Pending sale | $285,000 |
| 2024-02-05 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
| 2016-04-12 | Sold | -- |
| 2005-11-16 | Sold | -- |
For Sale by Agent
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