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297 James Street, 
Benton, LA 71006

$749,000


3

Beds


3

Baths


4,895

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Janice Melancon

New Covenant Realty

Last updated:

September 21, 2026, 11:53 AM

MLS#

21385158

Source:

GDAR

About This Home

297 James Street

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

3 Bedrooms

Built in 1979

Subdivision & Development:

James E Burt Jr Sub

Price Summary

749,000

$153 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

21385158

Last Updated:

September 21, 2026, 11:53 AM

Added:

5 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

4,895 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

4,895 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1979


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

326,264


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$749,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$153 per Sq. Ft.

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