Would people walk alone at night in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Does Chatham, LA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Are there community events in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are community events

Is Chatham, LA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Chatham, LA quiet?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Chatham, LA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Chatham, LA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

What is 12296 Shell Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA is $272,500 .

What is the price history for 12296 Shell Ave?

12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA last sold in June 2006.

Is Chatham a buyer's or seller's market?

Chatham is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 12296 Shell Ave?

The closest schools to 12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA are Weston High School (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 6/10).

How big is the lot at 12296 Shell Ave?

The lot at 12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA is about 12.7 acres .

OFF MARKET

12296 Shell Ave
Chatham, LA 71226

Studio
1,700 sqft (on 12.70 acres)

$272,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,528/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$272,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,528/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Studio

1,700 sqft

(on 12.70 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$273K

Since last month

$32K (+13.4%)

Since last year

$22K (+8.6%)

Since last sale

$82K (+43.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +99% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$272K
July 2026	$240K
June 2026	$229K
May 2026	$280K
April 2026	$271K
March 2026	$267K
February 2026	$256K
January 2026	$250K
2025
December 2025	$262K
November 2025	$257K
October 2025	$266K
September 2025	$267K
August 2025	$250K
July 2025	$285K
June 2025	$285K
May 2025	$283K
April 2025	$276K
March 2025	$278K
February 2025	$269K
January 2025	$268K
2024
December 2024	$272K
November 2024	$270K
October 2024	$250K
September 2024	$261K
August 2024	$257K
July 2024	$256K
June 2024	$225K
May 2024	$262K
April 2024	$250K
March 2024	$248K
February 2024	$234K
January 2024	$251K
2023
December 2023	$240K
November 2023	$227K
October 2023	$237K
September 2023	$242K
August 2023	$250K
July 2023	$267K
June 2023	$254K
May 2023	$212K
April 2023	$192K
March 2023	$188K
February 2023	$187K
January 2023	$188K
2022
December 2022	$193K
November 2022	$192K
September 2022	$197K
August 2022	$194K
June 2022	$200K
May 2022	$196K
April 2022	$195K
March 2022	$194K
February 2022	$194K
January 2022	$206K
2021
December 2021	$198K
November 2021	$201K
October 2021	$200K
September 2021	$200K
August 2021	$200K
July 2021	$197K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$129K
April 2021	$129K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$120K
January 2021	$119K
2020
December 2020	$105K
November 2020	$103K
October 2020	$94K
September 2020	$99K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$156K
February 2020	$179K
January 2020	$178K
2019
December 2019	$185K
November 2019	$185K
October 2019	$188K
September 2019	$184K
August 2019	$174K
July 2019	$170K
June 2019	$173K
May 2019	$173K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$163K
February 2019	$177K
January 2019	$165K
2018
December 2018	$188K
November 2018	$174K
October 2018	$156K
September 2018	$156K
August 2018	$159K
July 2018	$168K
June 2018	$154K
May 2018	$154K
April 2018	$158K
March 2018	$158K
February 2018	$148K
January 2018	$147K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$151K
October 2017	$146K
September 2017	$144K
August 2017	$143K
July 2017	$144K
June 2017	$144K
May 2017	$144K
April 2017	$145K
March 2017	$142K
February 2017	$137K
January 2017	$138K
2016
December 2016	$143K
November 2016	$142K
October 2016	$142K
September 2016	$141K
August 2016	$137K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
1836 Mill St, Chatham, LA	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	-	-	1,400
14325 Highway 4, Chatham, LA	3.69	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	-	4,600
1811 Jackson St, Eros, LA	4.07	Single-Family Home	-	06/10/26	-	-
157 Smith Rd, Chatham, LA	4.84	Single-Family Home	-	03/27/26	-	3,348

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1189 Louis St, Chatham, LA 71226	1.17	-	Studio	-	980	Off Market
12031 Shell Ave, Chatham, LA 71226	0.51	-	Studio	-	1,750	Off Market
12043 Highway 4, Chatham, LA 71226	0.48	-	Studio	-	1,976	Off Market
2792 Highway 146, Chatham, LA 71226	5.69	-	-	-	-	Off Market
12052 Highway 4, Chatham, LA 71226	0.48	$174,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
12032 Highway 4, Chatham, LA 71226	0.50	$664,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Lot Size

12.7 acres

Living Area

1,700 sqft

Price/Sqft

$160

About this House

This single-family home is located at 12296 Shell Ave, Chatham, LA. 12296 Shell Ave is in Chatham, LA and in ZIP code 71226. This property has approximately 1,700 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 12.70 acres.

12296 Shell Ave, Chatham, LA 71226 is a studio, 1,700 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $190,000 on Jun 19, 2006. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $272,500, with a rent estimate of $1,071/month.

Home Details for 12296 Shell Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 12.70 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 19, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,274	$113,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Chatham

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Weston High School
PK-12
Public
598 Students
Jackson Parish School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Terrible. The teacher's seem to have issues when parents involve themselves in a child's education
Parent Review
8y ago
3 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Chatham

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say it's quiet
67 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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7y ago
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Frequently asked questions about 12296 Shell Ave

What is 12296 Shell Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA is $272,500.
What is the price history for 12296 Shell Ave?
12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA last sold in June 2006.
Is Chatham a buyer's or seller's market?
Chatham is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 12296 Shell Ave?
The closest schools to 12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA are Weston High School (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 6/10).
How big is the lot at 12296 Shell Ave?
The lot at 12296 Shell Ave in Chatham, LA is about 12.7 acres.

12296 Shell Ave
Chatham, LA 71226

$272,500

$272,500