709 Gulf St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
SOLD
OCT 9, 2025

709 Gulf St
Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,628 sqft (on 0.28 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,628 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

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Description

BRICK HOUSE UNDER THE SHADE OF LARGE LIVE OAKS INCLUDES 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS AND VACANT LOT! 709 Gulf St is nestled in the heart of Lake Charles with quick access to everything you need! Built in the mid fifties, this charming brick cottage stands strong in the face of inclement weather. Come inside to find a neutral color scheme, original wood floors and windows and very spacious bedrooms. With two full bathrooms accessible to all four bedrooms, this home is ideal for large families or investors looking for short or long term rental property. Priced below the competition, this home is ready to move! Next door lot is ideal for a separate Adult Living Unit or other structure. Large live oaks adorn this established neighborhood for a pleasant view. Large yard space is perfect for playing, putting up a swing set or grilling out. All measurements are more or less! Flood Zone X. This home is HIGH AND DRY!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 09, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$93/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 709 Gulf St

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1628 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1
View
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: NoneFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 00429414

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $155,000Price Per Sqft: $93/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Lake CharlesCommunity: Himount AnnexNW

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1898 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SWL25100293Days In Mls: 6
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Greg Wise, (337) 304-2492
Compass-LC
Bought with: TiiAana Alexis, (337) 540-3468, Reign Realty
Source: SWLAR, MLS#SWL25100293

Price History for 709 Gulf St

DatePriceEventSource
10/09/2025--Sold
SWLAR #SWL25100293
08/06/2025$155,000PendingSWLAR #SWL25100293
07/31/2025$155,000Listed For SaleSWLAR #SWL25100293
05/02/2018--Sold
SWLAR #160188
03/27/2018$134,900PendingAgent Provided
03/01/2018$134,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$596
Assessment$61,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 709 Gulf St

Address
Distance
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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
810 Gulf St, Lake Charles, LA
0.13
Single-Family Home
-
12/19/25
3
2
1,575
606 Alamo St, Lake Charles, LA
0.15
Single-Family Home
-
07/30/25
3
2
1,450
707 Fall St, Lake Charles, LA
0.16
Single-Family Home
-
08/08/25
3
1.5
1,192
1001 Orange St, Lake Charles, LA
0.25
Single-Family Home
-
10/10/25
3
2
1,303
1019 Alamo St, Lake Charles, LA
0.27
Single-Family Home
-
11/20/25
3
2
1,158
3101 Center St, Lake Charles, LA
0.12
Single-Family Home
-
09/05/25
3
1
1,180
819 Craft St, Lake Charles, LA
0.19
Single-Family Home
-
03/24/26
3
2
1,156
718 Orange St, Lake Charles, LA
0.08
Single-Family Home
-
12/15/25
3
1
939

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Lake Charles

At least 702 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 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

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % 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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709 Gulf St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,628 sqft single-family home built in 1955. This property is not currently available for sale. 709 Gulf St was last sold on Oct 9, 2025 for $152,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $155,000).