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9,583 Lot Size0.22 Acres
2500 Ruth St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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LandProperty Type
9,583 sq ftLot Size

Description

Discover a great opportunity to build or invest in Lake Charles! This 0.22-acre vacant lot is conveniently located near the highly desirable Bayou Pines Drive area, surrounded by established businesses, professional offices, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. With easy access from Lake Street, one of Lake Charles’ main thoroughfares, this property offers a convenient and centrally located setting with excellent accessibility. The property is zoned Neighborhood and is located in Flood Zone...Discover a great opportunity to build or invest in Lake Charles! This 0.22-acre vacant lot is conveniently located near the highly desirable Bayou Pines Drive area, surrounded by established businesses, professional offices, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. With easy access from Lake Street, one of Lake Charles’ main thoroughfares, this property offers a convenient and centrally located setting with excellent accessibility. The property is zoned Neighborhood and is located in Flood Zone X, offering potential for a variety of development possibilities subject to applicable zoning and building requirements. Whether you're looking for a future investment or a site for your next project, opportunities in this established area can be hard to find. Buyer to verify all zoning, restrictions, permitted uses, utilities, measurements, and building requirements with the appropriate governing authorities. Don’t miss your chance to secure property in this convenient Lake Charles location!

Listing Agent

  1. Lauren Dunn

    Lauren Dunn

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (337) 912-4000

    M: (337) 912-4000

23 days on Market
Last updated: 08/19/2026 02:06 PM • Source: SWLAOR MLS, MLS#: SWL26003902

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Property Information for 2500 Ruth Street

Property Details
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Lake Charles
  • Country: US
  • Country Subdivision: 22019
  • Directions: From Interstate 210WB, Take Exit 5 onto Lake Street, Head North on Lake Street until you reach Clyde Street on the left hand side. Turn left onto Clyde Street, then take a right onto Ruth Street. The vacant lot is the third lot on the left side of the road.
  • Latitude: 30.21
  • Longitude: -93.23
  • MLS Area Major: Other
  • Postal City: Lake Charles
  • Postal Code: 70601
  • Street Number Numeric: 2500
  • Zoning Description: Other
Taxes and HOA
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 5 BLK 2 BAILEY VINCENT SUB
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 10
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Zero To One Unit Acre, City Lot, Rectangular Lot, Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 200
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 00368377
  • Property Sub Type: Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • Senior Community: No
  • Photos Count: 8
Utilities
  • Sewer: None
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Utilities: None, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 2500 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL26003902

$42,500
Aug 30, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

SWLAOR MLS #SWL24004913

$45,000
Aug 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL24004913

$45,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2026

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL26003902

$42,500
08/30/2025

Temporarily Off Market

SWLAOR MLS #SWL24004913

$45,000
08/15/2024

Listed (Active)

SWLAOR MLS #SWL24004913

$45,000

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

Schools near 2500 Ruth Street

This home is within Calcasieu Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Barbe Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

S. J. Welsh Middle School
Public6 to 8

Alfred M. Barbe 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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2500 Ruth Street is a 0.22 ac of land for sale in Lake Charles, LA 70601. This property was listed for sale on August 19, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $42,500. This listing's school district is Calcasieu Parish School District. Nearby schools include Barbe Elementary School, S. J. Welsh Middle School and Alfred M. Barbe High School. 2500 Ruth Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath 0.22 ac of land on a 9,583 sq. ft. / 0.22 acres lot.

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