Active Listings
166
⇩ 27.5% vs 229 last year
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The LAKE CHARLES, LA real estate market (70601) currently shows 166 active listings, with 37 pending sales. Homes are averaging 90 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 63 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 90 days on market compared to 91 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 18.3% year-over-year, from $143,450 to $169,750.
Whether you are buying or selling in LAKE CHARLES, LA, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 32,936 · Density: 788.9/mi² · Median household income: $48,385
Typical home value: $144,358 · Homeownership: 56.1%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70601 | Lake Charles, LA 70601 | 0.0 mi | 168 | $35,854,896 | $162,750 | $213,422 |
| 70615 | Lake Charles, LA 70615 | 5.9 mi | 37 | $6,720,088 | $172,160 | $181,624 |
| 70611 | Lake Charles, LA 70611 | 8.3 mi | 121 | $42,721,107 | $284,750 | $353,067 |
| 70647 | Iowa, LA 70647 | 12.0 mi | 55 | $16,199,865 | $261,250 | $294,543 |
| 70665 | Sulphur, LA 70665 | 15.4 mi | 65 | $21,062,275 | $256,362 | $324,035 |
| 70633 | Dequincy, LA 70633 | 17.5 mi | 39 | $9,004,593 | $172,475 | $230,887 |
| 70657 | Ragley, LA 70657 | 19.4 mi | 12 | $3,241,608 | $297,425 | $270,134 |
| 70645 | Hackberry, LA 70645 | 21.6 mi | 11 | $3,169,397 | $295,000 | $288,127 |
| 70658 | Reeves, LA 70658 | 23.2 mi | 3 | $621,600 | $207,200 | $207,200 |
| 70549 | Lake Arthur, LA 70549 | 26.0 mi | 11 | $1,783,892 | $114,675 | $162,172 |
| 70661 | Starks, LA 70661 | 27.6 mi | 7 | $733,880 | $110,000 | $104,840 |
| 70660 | Singer, LA 70660 | 27.7 mi | 3 | $1,788,525 | $596,175 | $596,175 |
| 70631 | Cameron, LA 70631 | 32.1 mi | 8 | $3,074,856 | $360,000 | $384,357 |
As of April 2026, there are 166 active listings in LAKE CHARLES, LA (zip code 70601), compared to 229 the prior year.
The median listing price in LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 is $169,750 as of April 2026, a 18.3% increase from $143,450 the prior year.
Homes in LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 spend an average of 90 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 91 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 63 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 90 days on market compared to 91 days last year.
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