643 7th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

• 5 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 2,703 sqft

Property Description

Historic elegance meets modern comfort in this sprawling 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Garden District home, ideally located near premier private schools, parks, and all the conveniences of Downtown. The beautiful kitchen is a true showpiece, quartzite countertops, gold hardware, a farmhouse sink, KitchenAid appliances, a cabinet-front dishwasher, eat-in bar, and porcelain flooring. Hardie Plank siding was installed on the exterior of the home in 2023.Soaring 11.5-foot shiplap ceilings elevate the main living areas, while the light-filled living room is framed by wall-to-wall windows and charming built-in banquette seating. The flexible floor plan offers two downstairs bedrooms, each with en-suite baths—ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you’ll find three additional bedrooms, each with unique character, built-in storage, and access to a large bath with dual vanities.Outdoor living is just as inviting, with multiple spaces to relax or entertain, including a covered back porch and private side brick patio. Storage building stays with the home A list of updates is available. Don't miss a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic. Size home with modern amenities—prepare to fall in love.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 17, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 20, 2026 at 3:22AM

Listing Office:

CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin : 337-474-2185

MLS ID:

SWL26001724

Interior

• General: Beamed CeilingsBathtubClosetCrown MoldingGranite CountersHigh CeilingsKitchen IslandSeparate ShowerTub ShowerUpgraded
• Appliances: Built-In RangeDishwasherGas RangeGas Water HeaterRange Hood
• Laundry: Washer HookupElectric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry Room
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: None

Exterior

• General: FenceStorage
• Style: Acadian
• Other Structures: StorageFront PorchRear Porch
• Pool: None

Construction

• Roofing: CompositionShingle
• General: HardiPlank Type2

Location

• Road/Access: City Street
• Originating MLS: SWLAR_SWLAR
• County: Calcasieu

Lot

• Zoning: @051008-0349-17 000702 0000 @051008-0349-17 000803 0000 -643 7TH ST- WEST 75 FT OF E 131 FT OF LOTS 78 BLK 17 AMELIA CORMIER SUB. IMPS W/ S/P/REN 20 REF1-IRA CHARLES BARILLEAUX & ELEANOR B 2038 P 574-87 REF2-KENNETH ROY COTTEN & EUGENIE MARIE B 2154 P 31-89 REF3-KENNETH ROY COTTEN ET AL B 2285 P 625-92 REF4- COTTEN'S FAMOUS HAMBURGERS INC B 3152 P 225-0400610364
• View: NeighborhoodView
• Fencing: FencedPrivacy

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: SWLAR_SWLAR