For sale

$138,500

3601 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607

3beds

1,512sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1980

7,840.8 Square Feet Lot

$134,000 Zestimate^®

$92/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large fully fenced backyardUpdated flooringFresh paintWell-sized kitchenComfortable layout

Adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in central Lake Charles with fresh paint and updated flooring. This home offers a comfortable layout with a bright living areas and a well-sized kitchen. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and McNeese State University. The large, fully fenced backyard is perfect for pets and outdoor activities. Located in Flood Zone X, where flood insurance is typically not required.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft

Property

Features

Fencing: None

Lot

Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
Dimensions: 75 x 119 x 80 x 91
Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Details

Parcel number: 00459291
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Condition

Year built: 1980

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: SUBDIVISION GOLDEN MEADOW

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Lake Charles

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $92/sqft
Tax assessed value: $83,400
Annual tax amount: $808
Date on market: 11/24/2025
Cumulative days on market: 132 days
Exclusions: electricity is currently off but will be restored shortly.
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$134,000

$127,000 - $141,000

$1,439/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/24/2025	Listed for sale	$138,500+7.4%$92/sqft
Source: SWLAR #SWL25102283 Report a problem
3/18/2020	Listing removed	$1,200$1/sqft
Source: Castle Real Estate Inc Report a problem
2/28/2020	Price change	$1,200-7.3%$1/sqft
Source: Castle Real Estate Inc Report a problem
2/14/2020	Price change	$1,295-7.2%$1/sqft
Source: Castle Real Estate Inc Report a problem
12/31/2019	Price change	$1,395-6.7%$1/sqft
Source: Castle Real Estate Inc Report a problem
12/12/2019	Price change	$1,495-6.3%$1/sqft
Source: Castle Real Estate Inc Report a problem
10/25/2019	Listed for rent	$1,595+32.9%$1/sqft
Source: Castle Real Estate Inc Report a problem
9/30/2019	Sold	--
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/14/2019	Listed for sale	$129,000+43.5%$85/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/30/2019	Sold	--
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/22/2017	Listing removed	$1,200$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/16/2017	Listed for rent	$1,200+20.6%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/2/2014	Listing removed	$995$1/sqft
Source: Ingle Safari Report a problem
8/12/2014	Price change	$995-13.5%$1/sqft
Source: Ingle Safari Report a problem
7/11/2014	Listed for rent	$1,150$1/sqft
Source: Ingle Safari Report a problem
11/23/2011	Listing removed	$89,900$59/sqft
Source: Safari Realty, LLC. Report a problem
11/14/2010	Price change	$89,900-5.3%$59/sqft
Source: Safari Realty, LLC. Report a problem
10/25/2010	Price change	$94,900-4.6%$63/sqft
Source: Safari Realty, LLC. Report a problem
10/2/2010	Listed for sale	$99,500$66/sqft
Source: SAFARI REALTY LLC (click SafariRealtor.com website inside) #114969 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$808 -3.6%	$8,340
2023	$838 0%	$8,340
2022	$839 -2.4%	$8,340
2021	$859 +9.8%	$8,340 +9.4%
2020	$782 +17.7%	$7,620 +20.2%
2019	$664	$6,340
2018	$664 -1.1%	$6,340
2017	$672 +0.3%	$6,340
2016	$670 +0.7%	$6,340
2015	$665	$6,340