297 James Street

What's special

• Waterfront
• Fireplace
• Single story

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

Overview

Price

$749,000

Price per sq ft

$153

Status

Active

Property type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1979

Style

Detached

Stories

1

Levels

One

Days on market

0

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms

3

Full bathrooms

2

Half bathrooms

1

Living area

4,895 sq ft

Interior

Features

Built In Features, Eat In Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Cable Tv

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Some Commercial Grade

Flooring

Carpet, Combination

Fireplaces

1 · Den

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fans

Laundry

Laundry In Utility Room

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security Gate

Exterior & lot

Lot size

7.49 acres · 326,264.4 sq ft

Lot

Acreage

Exterior features

Boat Slip, Garden

Fencing

Chain Link

Waterfront

Yes

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Slab

Parking

Garage spaces

2 (attached)

Carport spaces

2

Parking

Additional Parking, Concrete

HOA & taxes

HOA

No

Annual property tax (per MLS)

$1,058

Utilities & efficiency

Utilities

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Septic Available, Separate Meters, Water Available, Cable Available

Water

Public

Sewer

Aerobic Septic

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Assigned schools

School district (per MLS): Bossier PSB

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Neighborhood & nearby

James E Burt Jr Sub subdivision · Benton, TX 71006 · Bossier County

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