# 297 James Street, Benton, LA 71006

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $675,000 ($268/sqft), built 1979, 2,518 sqft.
> Fireplace, Waterfront, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $3,610/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $675,000 |
| Price/sqft | $268 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 2,518 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Lot Size | 326,264 sqft (7.49 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Garage | 2-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Waterfront location listed

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,413 |
| Estimated Insurance | $197 |
| **Total** | **$3,610** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Waterfront
- A/C
- 2-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1979
- 7.49 acre lot
- Fireplace
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
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.

## Location

- **Address:** 297 James Street, Benton, LA 71006
- **County:** Bossier
- **Neighborhood:** James E Burt Jr Sub
- **Coordinates:** 32.667426, -93.723012
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=32.667426,-93.723012

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21385158

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Janice Melancon
- **Brokerage:** New Covenant Realty
- **Phone:** (318) 741-6671
- **Broker Phone:** (318) 741-6671
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/297-James-St_Benton_LA_71006_M77507-05052?f=listhub&s=NTREIS&m=21385158&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 21385158 | **Updated:** 2026-10-07
**Source:** listhub

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