
Commercial Land for Sale in Lake Charles, Louisiana
1279 Highway 397, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Prime commercial opportunity located along Highway 397 in the rapidly growing corridor just minutes from I-10. This 1.45-acre cleared tract offers excellent visibility and accessibility, making it an ideal location for a wide variety of business opportunities. The property features approximately 200+ feet of highway frontage with a depth of around 315 feet, providing plenty of space for development, parking, and future expansion. The site is already cleared and ready for construction, allowing a new owner to move forward quickly with their business plans. Surrounded by expanding commercial growth, this location sits near the Amazon Distribution Center and the Power Center shopping district, with numerous retail businesses, restaurants, and services continuing to develop throughout the area. A new gas station is located directly beside the property, further increasing traffic exposure and visibility for potential businesses. Zoned C-2 Commercial, the property allows for a variety of commercial uses including retail, service businesses, restaurants, offices, and other development possibilities. With the continued expansion of industry and commerce along the Highway 397 corridor, this location presents a strong investment opportunity in one of Southwest Louisiana’s most active growth areas. The tract is located in Flood Zone X, where flood insurance is typically not required, providing additional value and flexibility for development. Whether you are looking to build a retail location, service business, office space, or investment property, this highly visible commercial site offers outstanding potential in a thriving area.
Location
- Street address
- 1279 Highway 397
- Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Elevation
- 15 feet
Directions
From Interstate 10 in Lake Charles, take Exit 36 Chloe Exit turn right and follow across Hwy 90 Propety on left beside gas station at 1295 Hwy 397.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.45 acres
- Zoning
- C2 Commercial
- MLS #
- SWLA 3822
- Posted
Parcels
- 00929514AJ
Legal description
@310907-0000-3400005 0000 COM SW COR W/2 SEC 31.9.7; TH N ALONG THE W/L OF SEC 2198.56 FT; TH E 70 FT TO POB; TH N ALONG E R/W LINE 200 FT; TH E 315.30 FT; TH S 200 FT; TH W 315.30 FT TO POB CONT 1.45 AC M/L REF1-EDITH MCDANIEL SPEARS TRUST ESTATE B 2090 P 575-88 REF2-THE PALMETTA CORPORATION B 2866 P 270 B 2898 P 384-(NEW DESCRIPTION)-01 REF3-NEW LEGAL DESC-12
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Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Exterior
- Features
- Regular Lot
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | New listing | $195,000 | — | SWLA |
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