If you have been thinking about acquiring rental property or looking to add to your growing portfolio, then this place is for you. This sound investment currently consists of 3 separate rental properties situated on 2 city lots in a quiet neighborhood near downtown Lake Charles. With just a little imagination, this incredibly unique property offers the savvy new owner a chance to double that and all without buying any more land. Read till the end to find out how. All 3 homes are detached and each one comes with its own meter and address. 1706 W Common a 2 bed, 1 bath is a cottage style home that has been well-kept with some updates. The kitchen features tile, flooring, granite countertops and subway style backsplash. The kitchen gives way to the open dining and living room, featuring beautiful hardwood flooring and tons of windows bathing the space in natural light. Two generous sized bedrooms and updated bathroom with newer vanity and tiled shower. Head to the back and you will be greeted with a nice fenced in backyard just for this home. Directly behind sits the 3 bay garage and the upstairs garage apartment of 1708 W Common St. This charming apartment has been updated in the last few years. Heading upstairs into the living room of this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home reveals more of those beautiful hardwood floors. There is a spacious kitchen and fully updated bathroom with a tiled shower. Next we head next door to the newest home of the bunch, 1710 W Common. The home that occupied this lot before was lost in a fire and so this 2 bed 2 bath home was built in its place only 11 years ago M/L. There is a large front porch with space for furniture and even a BBQ. This 11-year-old home features an open floor plan and hard surface flooring throughout. The living and dining is large enough to accommodate anyone's furniture needs. The kitchen has been tastefully painted a modern white and black and boasts an abundance of counter space and under cabinet lighting. Each bedroom is a good size and comes with its own bathroom. Finally, we get to what may be the best part about this property. Sitting directly in front of 1710 W Common is over 4,000 sqft of city lot. Only needing a minor conditional use permit (buyer to verify) one could build anything from a new single family home to a duplex. If you opt for the duplex and are still looking to expand, one only needs to look at the empty space under the garage apartment. With some know-how, sweet equity, and just a little imagination, this property could be that big thing you have been looking for. Some pictures have been edited to virtually show what the property could look like should a duplex or 2 small homes be built. Some interior photos contain virtual staging.
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1706 W Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
6beds
4baths
3,868sqft
Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$299,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 26, 2025 at 09:17pm
Listed by:
Eric Blanchard,
Bricks & Mortar- Real Estate
Bought with:
Pamela Jackson, 995711507
Diamond Real Estate
Source: Greater Southern MLS,MLS#: SWL24002976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,868
- Total interior livable area: 3,868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 140
- Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Detached
- Parcel number: 00590576
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Lake Charles
- Subdivision: Hernsheim
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Paved