About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 297 James Street in Benton, LA is listed for $650,000 ($258 per sqft). Built in 1979, the home offers 2,518 sqft of living space on a 7.49 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1979
  • 7.49 acre lot
  • Fireplace
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1979

Amenities

FireplaceWaterfrontA/C
Listing Description

Discover peaceful country living on 7.5 well-maintained acres backing up to a canal that leads to Cypress Black Bayou Lake. This spacious home offers three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, two living areas, and two kitchens, providing plenty of flexibility for entertaining, extended family, or multigenerational living.

An exercise room and inviting garden room add even more usable space. Parking and storage are abundant, with a two-car attached garage and two additional carport spaces. The property also features an extra-large workshop, a second smaller workshop, and a dedicated garden area - ideal for hobbies, equipment, projects, or homesteading.

At the water's edge, an older boat dock sits along the canal, ready for restoration and your personal touch. With generous acreage, excellent workspace, flexible living areas, and direct canal access, this unique property offers room to live, create, and enjoy the outdoors.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,476/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$470
Interest$2,817
Insurance$190

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

297 James Street

Benton, LA 71006

James E Burt Jr Sub

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BuiltInFeaturesEatInKitchenHighSpeedInternetCableTv

Exterior Features

BoatSlipGarden

Property Details

Flooring

CombinationCarpet

Cooling

Central AirCeiling Fan(s)

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalGasRangeGasWaterHeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorSomeCommercialGrade

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 297 James Street is listed at $650,000 ($258/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,477 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1979, 7.49 acre lot, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, EatInKitchen, HighSpeedInternet. Exterior Features: BoatSlip, Garden.

This property is listed by Janice Melancon.

JM

Janice Melancon

Agent at New Covenant Realty

Listed by New Covenant Realty · Broker phone: (318) 741-6671 · View on Broker Site

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297 James Street, Benton, LA 71006

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