1717 Illinois St

Lake Charles, LA 70607

$315,000
Price
3
Beds
2,109 Sq. Ft.
$149 / Sq. Ft.
2,109
Sq. Ft.
$149
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 2/1 01:00PM - 03:00PM
Open: 2/1 01:00PM - 03:00PM

Description

Enjoy this waterfront property conveniently located in Lake Charles. This home has a new lakeside deck, flooring throughout, and vinyl siding. There's beautiful granite in the kitchen and bathrooms, and a cozy fireplace in the living room. Enjoy the view, feed the ducks, go fishing, soak in the lake life right in the middle of town. Flood Zone X, so flood insurance isn't typically required when financing. This home is a must see, to fully see everything it has to offer!Enjoy this waterfront property conveniently located in Lake Charles. This home has a new lakeside deck, flooring throughout, and vinyl siding. There's beautiful granite in the kitchen and bathrooms, and a cozy fireplace in the living room. Enjoy the view, feed the ducks, go fishing, soak in the lake life right in the middle of town. Flood Zone X, so flood insurance isn't typically required when financing. This home is a must see, to fully see everything it has to offer!
  1. Listed by Katy Edgerton • Brokerage DRE #995709836 • EXIT Bayou Realty
    P: (337)-496-9697 C: (337)-496-9697 katyyourhomegirl@gmail.com

Property Details for 1717 Illinois Street

View
No
Waterfront Features
Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes

Open Houses

Sunday, Feb 1st

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 01/27/2026 02:28 AM

Property Details for 1717 Illinois Street

StatusActive
MLS #SWL26000275
Days on Market10
Taxes-
HOA Fees$100 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1988
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyCalcasieu Parish

Location

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Building Information for 1717 Illinois Street

Stories1Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,628 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,535

Property Taxes

$84

HOA Dues

$8

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1717 Illinois Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Lake Charles
  • Country: US
  • Country Subdivision: 22019
  • Directions: From I-210, head south on Louisiana Ave. Then head east on Illinois St. Continue all the way down until you enter Marie Subdivision. Home will be the 3rd on the left after entering.
  • Latitude: 30.19
  • Longitude: -93.20
  • MLS Area Major: Other
  • Postal City: Lake Charles
  • Postal Code: 70607
  • Street Number Numeric: 1717
  • Subdivision Name: MARIE EST
Taxes and HOA
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Legal Description: @161008-1050-2A 0005 0000 -1717 ILLINOIS ST- LOT 5 OF PHASE I LAKE MARIE ESTATES BLK 2-A IMPS/RDB IMP/RMS 02 REF1- HORSESHOE LAKE PROPERTIES INC B 1715 P 140-82 SUBDIV LAKE MARIE EST PH 1, BLOCK 2A, LOT 0005, UNIT , STRT 16-10-08-
  • Tax Lot: 5
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: BackYard, CityLot, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x102
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Structure Type: House
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2109.0
  • Parcel Number: 00990914
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Photos Count: 30
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Feature
  • Pool Private: No
Exterior Features
  • Property Attached: No
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Cooling: CentralAir, CeilingFans
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: FamilyRoom, WoodBurning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Fireplaces
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Utilities: ElectricityAvailable, ElectricityConnected, SewerAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterAvailable, WaterConnected
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1717 Illinois Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL26000275

$315,000—
Mar 3, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486488070

—
Mar 2, 2022

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #SWL22000127

—
Jan 27, 2022

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #SWL22000127

—
Jan 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL22000127

$284,500—
Apr 30, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1447512119

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL26000275

$315,000
03/03/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486488070

—
03/02/2022

Sold

SWLAOR MLS #SWL22000127

—
01/27/2022

Contract Signed

SWLAOR MLS #SWL22000127

—
01/04/2022

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL22000127

$284,500
04/30/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1447512119

—

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1717 Illinois Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,270Additions$14,500Total$16,770
Tax Record2024$1,011 ($84 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyCALCASIEUAPN00990914

Schools near 1717 Illinois Street

This home is within Calcasieu Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brentwood Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
F. K. White Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lagrange High School
Public - 9 to 12
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Brentwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

F. K. White Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lagrange High School
Public9 to 12

T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1717 Illinois Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607

1717 Illinois Street is a single family home for sale in Lake Charles, LA 70607. This property was listed for sale on January 20, 2026 by EXIT Bayou Realty, it's currently listed at $315,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on March 3, 2022. This listing's school district is Calcasieu Parish School District. Nearby schools include Brentwood Elementary School, F. K. White Middle School and Lagrange High School. 1717 Illinois Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,109 sqft single family home built in 1988.

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