297 James Street, Benton, LA 71006

Benton
Local realty services provided by:ERA Courtyard Real Estate
297 James Street,Benton, LA 71006
$749,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,518 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: janice melancon
Office: new covenant realty
MLS#:21385158
Source:GDAR

Price summary

  • Price:$749,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$297.46

About this home

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.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1979
  • Subdivision & Development:James E Burt Jr Sub
  • Listing ID #:21385158
  • Added:14 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 01, 2026 at 01:11 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Combination
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Some Commercial Grade
  • Living area:2,518 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1979
  • Building area:2,518 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:7.49 Acres
  • Lot Features:Acreage
  • Foundation Description:Slab
  • Levels:1 Story

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$749,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$297.46
  • Tax amount:$1,058

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Some Commercial Grade
  • Amenities:Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security Gate

Parking

  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
  • Carport spaces:2
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