311 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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OFF MARKET

$1,426,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,324 sqft (on 0.70 acres)

311 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Est. Refi. Payment $8,055/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.43M
Since last month
Increased$34K (+2.4%)
Since last year
Increased$57K (+4.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$26K (+1.8%)
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 +90% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.44M
August 2026$1.42M
July 2026$1.4M
June 2026$1.46M
May 2026$1.44M
April 2026$1.41M
March 2026$1.41M
February 2026$1.39M
January 2026$1.35M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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2016

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
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1415 Foster St, Lake charles, LA
0.05
Single-Family Home
-
06/30/26
4
3.5
5,366
236 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA
0.11
Single-Family Home
-
07/21/26
4
5.5
5,330
1605 Griffith St, Lake Charles, LA
0.25
Single-Family Home
-
07/09/26
4
2
2,216
1821 Kennedy St, Lake Charles, LA
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
06/15/26
3
3.5
3,200
1812 Barbe St, Lake Charles, LA
0.57
Single-Family Home
-
05/08/26
4
3.5
2,663
1823 Kennedy St, Lake Charles, LA
0.34
Single-Family Home
-
06/18/26
4
2.5
3,265
222 Woodruff St, Lake Charles, LA
0.34
Single-Family Home
-
12/17/25
3
2
1,827
2005 Cypress St, Lake Charles, LA
0.47
Single-Family Home
-
03/16/26
3
2.5
1,750
1506 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA
0.17
Single-Family Home
-
05/15/26
2
2
1,783
1801 Foster St, Lake Charles, LA
0.28
Single-Family Home
-
05/27/26
3
2.5
1,774

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
1415 Foster St, Lake charles, LA 70601
0.05
-
4
3.5
5,366
Recently Sold
236 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.11
-
4
5.5
5,330
Recently Sold
1426 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.13
$456,400
4
4
4,093
Off Market
1428 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.14
$439,200
4
2.5
2,525
Off Market
219 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.17
$599,900
4
2.5
3,045
For Sale
1506 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.17
-
2
2
1,783
Recently Sold
1560 N Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.18
$214,600
2
2
1,663
Off Market
112 Griffith St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.19
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1618 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.19
$284,000
3
2
1,624
Off Market
1505 Bellevue St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.15
$1,080,000
5
4.5
5,901
For Sale
757 Bellview Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.16
$279,400
3
2
2,058
Off Market
320 S Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0.22
-
-
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 311 Shell Beach Dr.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1935
Lot Size
0.7 acres
Living Area
4,324 sqft
Price/Sqft
$330

About this House

Accepting backup offers! Shell Beach Drive Southern Elegance! This home has the most beautiful views of the lake from every front room in the entire home. The formal dining room is adorned with wainscot and chair railing, as well as ornate dentil crown molding. The kitchen features quartzite countertops in addition to top-of-the-line appliances. These include a chefââ¬â¢s dream range, the 48ââ¬? AGA Elise Induction range with a stand-alone pot filler canopied by a gorgeous Copper Smith vent hood. For your entertaining needs, there is a full wet bar including two refrigerators. Downstairs there is also a large office/flex room, half bath, and a bedroom with full bath (wet room). Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom and bath complete with his & her water closets. There are 3 additional bedrooms and 2 more bathrooms upstairs. The upstairs and downstairs both offer a grand porch where you can enjoy your morning coffee, evening wind down, or choose to dine alfresco. Waitââ¬Â¦thereââ¬â¢s more. Walk across the street and step onto the cypress tree-flanked boardwalk that leads to the boathouse ââ¬â use as a guest house or family gathering area. The boathouse has a loft with a king mattress, twin trundle beds downstairs, full bath and kitchenette. Flood Zone X. This property is a must see!
311 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,324 sqft single-family home built in 1935. It last sold for $1,412,000 on Jul 13, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,426,100, with a rent estimate of $3,683/month.

Home Details for 311 Shell Beach Dr

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Metal

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 13, 2022
Source: SWLAR #SWL22003168
Sold
--
May 6, 2022
Source: Latter and Blum #SWL22003168
Pending
$1,500,000
May 4, 2022
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL22003168
Contingent
$1,500,000
Apr 22, 2022
Source: Greater Southern MLS #SWL22003168
Listed For Sale
$1,500,000
Jan 3, 2012
Source: SWLAR #113269
Sold
--

Market trends in Lake Charles

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$235K
$5.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$128
$2MoM
Available listings
437
20MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Lake Charles

At least 707 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • Anya Curry
    "I think it’s best to have cameras just in case anything happens you’ll be covered. I’ve lived in a few neighborhoods in lake Charles area and am so lucky to have had a camera in certain homes we lived in the lake Charles area"
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  • Lnmorris98
    "We love Lake Charles! Lots of things for families to do and is safe. We enjoy living here and don’t plan on leaving if we can help it. "
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  • Grisonlarry
    "There are no schools in the neighborhood and the stores are like maybe three blocks away. The store is a gas stations then aren’t many children."
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  • Tarry Israel
    "They have a wonderful park here for all ages and the schools are really good as well… I’m speaking of Moss Bluff area!!"
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  • Kaylaclifton2021
    "I noticed that it’s easy to find places to go shopping and to eat and to have family fun all around "
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  • Wpsx9b8cqs
    "The lack of pet recreational facilities and activities to enhance the knowledge of pet ownership. The lack of quality pet care "
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  • Dustin Payne
    "I live here and I have a lot of friends who are from the area and I have a lot of people that are from the same area as me "
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  • Tori T.
    "I grew up here my whole life and when I moved away to another state. It was like a whole different world. Nothing can compare to home."
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  • Wpsx9b8cqs
    "Most national holidays are the life of our city we enjoy the fireworks and the family gatherings. It’s a family city and we enjoy loving the people of our town "
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  • Kendrick W
    "Being a smaller city, my commute is not long. I am about 10 minutes away from anywhere in the city. "
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  • Joshuarodgers939
    "The food is really good. The people are amazing. The recovery community could grow but we are strong. They have a lot of schools. "
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  • Donavondjohnson
    "It’s a great neighborhood as far social interaction goes but I would say it’s lacking entertainment and events."
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  • Sapphirekemps
    "Been here for a year and it’s been a lovely change I love the people and places all lovely the food is amacing!"
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  • Kendrick W
    "Dog owners walk their dogs every day. Owners would like there are sidewalks on both sides of the street throughout the neighborhood"
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  • Kendrick W
    "My commute to work is an easy 20 minute drive. I stay 5 min from shopping and food. Downtown is a 10 min drive "
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  • CharityLMiller
    "Dog friendly area with safe streets for walking your furry friend. Most homes have fenced in back yards. And everyone keeps an eye out for children and pets. "
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  • 259pgy5ghj
    "Fire department right up the road offers cool sights and experiences for the kids. My girls love waving to them as they pass. We feel safe with our girls playing in our yard while we are working around the house."
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  • Morgan F.
    "All of my friends and family live here! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. It’s great to be so close to all of the best restaurants, parks (such as the dog park), perf et area for runners, so close to the water (which offers fishing, kayaking, sunset watching, etc). I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!! #downtownholditdown"
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  • Pierce J.
    "Good area neighbors are friendly and kids are safe outside. I’ve been here for 20 years and have not had any issues. "
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  • Brittnielatiolais
    "We have a university neighborhood watch Facebook group. And another group for our animal watch, Incase your animal gets lost or runs off. "
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  • Victoria S.
    "Large lots. Old, well maintained homes. Close to a school. Lots of trees, especially oaks. Close to McNeese campus."
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  • Vicky T.
    "We have bear hunts for kids, sidewalks for bikes and walkers. Most neighbors are friendly. Central area easy to hit the grocery stores. "
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  • Devin F.
    "Great neighborhoods for pups, but don't really like it for adults and kids. Check school districts also. some aren't the greatest. "
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  • Traci R.
    "I live on a bad side of town where there’s lots of tweekers n drugs. I have however, not had a problem and enjoy walking around the blocks."
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  • Cadedoucet
    "Sporting events are very popular, as well as the many different themed festivals, which usually bring large crowds and allow for positive social interaction "
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  • Brittany T.
    "great neighborhood to live in. quiet safe for kids and families. you never have to worry about loud music ect"
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  • Daphne W.
    "mardi gras festivals parades and other Mardi gras such events garage sales fundraisers and bars that show sporting events"
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  • Jocelyn.reeves69
    "My neighborhood commute transit is very well the bus runs everyday .. it helps lots of people who aren’t so fortunate to be blessed with a car . Taxi cabs also are a big part of the transit here . It’s very great .they aren’t too expensive they’re very adorable . . "
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  • Renee F.
    "Not enough outside space for dogs to be freely roaming. Unless you have a backyard. Then that may be acceptable. "
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  • Herman H.
    "tons of traffic and the I 10 bridge is horrible...also would like to be closer to work.. but not a bad "
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  • Scgreen0618
    "I see dog owners walking their dogs on a daily basis. This is a dog friendly neighborhood. I own a dog and my family walks him daily around the neighborhood. "
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  • Tina M. G.
    "They are working on the neighborhood every day to make it better. There is a neighborhood pool that is a great price. But I have faith that the neighborhood will become a great place to live"
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  • Hannah J.
    "Great neighborhood lived here for 5 years and love it here. Looking to find my own home soon. Pool and kid play area in my complex. "
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  • Kristystinley
    "Traffic getting into Lake Charles from the outskirts had significantly increased within the last few years but it’s still generally and easy commute. "
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  • Cadedoucet
    "Friendly, neighborly, kind, and sometimes dramatic. No neighborhood is without flaws, but flaws are what drive neighbors to be entertained. "
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  • Keegan
    "Lots of food places, not enough toddler friendly restaurants- like places with a play area for kids while the adults dine"
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  • Demerytimothy
    "The people in this neighborhood is neighborly but mine there own business and don’t have to worry about someone stealing your stuff "
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  • Ilse E.
    "I always see neighbors from the neighborhood across walking their dogs and the dogs always seem calm, never aggressive towards strangers "
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  • Wendy H.
    "It is hard to find a babysitter around here! And the church across the street, Trinity Baptist is great!"
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  • Mickyswmae
    "Very dog friendly area. A lot of dogs are let out to use the bathroom off leashes. No issues with anyone’s dogs. "
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Frequently asked questions about 311 Shell Beach Dr

  • What is 311 Shell Beach Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 311 Shell Beach Dr in Lake Charles, LA is $1,426,100.
  • What is the price history for 311 Shell Beach Dr?
    311 Shell Beach Dr in Lake Charles, LA last sold in July 2022.
  • Is Lake Charles a buyer's or seller's market?
    Lake Charles is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Lake Charles?
    The median sale price in Lake Charles is $235K. That is down $5.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 311 Shell Beach Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 311 Shell Beach Dr in Lake Charles, LA has air conditioning.
  • Does 311 Shell Beach Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 311 Shell Beach Dr in Lake Charles, LA has in-unit laundry.

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