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508 River Rd, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

2beds
4baths
1,877sqft
$529,000
$282price/sqft
$4,764/moest. monthly cost
$190,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Experience the ultimate riverfront lifestyle with this stunning 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at the beginning of River Road. Inside, you’ll find spacious living areas centered around a real wood-burning fireplace—perfect for cozy nights at home. The elegant primary suite features his-and-hers closets along with a separate shower and soaking tub, creating a peaceful retreat. The open layout makes entertaining easy and enjoyable. Downstairs is designed for comfort, flexibility, and fun, offering a fully enclosed garage with hurricane-rated doors, a half bath, and expansive space ideal for gatherings or game nights. All garage doors open fully, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living with beautiful views and refreshing airflow—perfect for entertaining or relaxing by the water. All exterior doors and windows are hurricane-rated, and the home is built on 30-foot-deep concrete pilings for exceptional stability. The exterior is finished in durable synthetic stucco for a clean, low-maintenance look. Step outside to your private dock and boat lift—ideal for fishing, boating, or simply soaking in tranquil river views. The home also includes a Kohler generator purchased just two years ago, providing added peace of mind. River Road is known as a true sportsman’s paradise, offering exceptional fishing and crabbing thanks to its unique mix of brackish saltwater and freshwater. Spend your days casting a line, setting crab traps, or enjoying nature—dolphins are often spotted making their way through the river. A beautiful .96 acre parcel located across the street known as “The Palm Tree Lot” can be purchased additionally with the home.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2000

Type & Style

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

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,877 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 01323815
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: N/A

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch,Patio
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Canal,Lake,River,Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Canal,Lake,River,Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Across Road from Lake/Ocean,Canal Front,Includes Dock,River Front,Waterfront

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,276 sqft
  • Features: Regular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 98 x 93.6 x 98 x 86.4

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Concrete,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Lightning
Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical 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 $2,674$32,088
Home Insurance *$1,736$20,832
Property Taxes $207$2,484
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$4,764$57,168
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$163,337/yr
40% on housing$142,920/yr
45% on housing$127,040/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

$282This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70601$84
Calcasieu Parish$111

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70601$72
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
2026-04-20Price change$563,000
2026-03-04Price change$593,000
2025-12-19Listed for sale$615,000
2017-08-09Sold--
2007-11-06Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentHannah Arrant
BrokerageColdwell Banker Ingle Safari R

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