Step into serene country living just outside the Iowa City limits with this stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home, perfectly nestled on 5 acres of picturesque land. Designed with an inviting light and airy feel, this residence boasts an elegant kitchen complete with wine storage and sleek stone countertops, ideal for entertaining. The luxurious master suite is a true retreat, featuring double vanities, a soaking garden tub, and a spacious layout to unwind in style. Upstairs, a versatile game room offers the perfect space for leisure and entertainment. Outside, nature's beauty meets craftsmanship with a tranquil pond, a beautifully designed outdoor kitchen and workshop adorned with rich wood features, and a guest bunkhouse for hosting loved ones. Multiple storage sheds add practicality to this breathtaking escape. This is more than a home--it's an experience, offering both privacy and convenience in a prime suburban setting. Your dream property awaits! All measurements +/-
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
5 sq ftLot Size
$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kirsten Harms• Kay Property Management & Real Estate Consulting
Bought with Dawne Newell• Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari R
This magnificent 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath brick home features new flooring, new granite in kitchen, baths and laundry, each bedroom has large walk-in closet and new flooring, new drywall, kitchen with new floors, cabinets, presently has stove and microwave, but dishwasher and refrigerator will be placed in home. Kitchen opens to large living room with fireplace and french doors to back covered porch. Master bath has large soaking tub and separate tiled shower, granite double vanity and huge walk in closet. Upstairs has finished 25x27' game room. Outside features 30 x 50 awesome Man Cave with full kitchen with granite bar, open space for entertaining, bedroom, bath and lots of concrete for parking or entertaining. Also included are 3 separate outbuildings with running water and all wired. Building one is rabbit hutch, building 2 is chicken coop and building 3 is dog run. Watch spectacular sunsets on this 5 acres with stocked pond within 5 miles of Lake Charles city limits. Not in flood zone (Zone X). Built in 2008 and remodeled after hurricane in 2020.
SWLAR #154047
Apr 20, 2018
Sold
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Oct 5, 2017
Listed
$329,000
$107/sq ft
5 acres and a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath brick home with 30' x 50' shop with 2 overhangs and a well stocked pond. This home features stainless appliances, brick fireplace, lots of closets and a 25' x 27' game room. The shop has a fireplace, kitchen and a bath with 2 roll up doors. Above ground pool. No flood zone!
Public Records
Sep 26, 2014
Sold
$280,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,582 (+13.3%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2024
$2,278 (+31.3%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2022
$1,735 (−9.3%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2021
$1,912 (−22.6%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2020
$2,471 (−18.1%)
$200 + $21,280
$21,480
2019
$3,017
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2018
$3,016 (−1.1%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2017
$3,048 (−2.1%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2016
$3,113 (−8.4%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2014
$3,399
$150 + $23,640
$23,790
Tax history for 2544 Manchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,582 (+13.3%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2024
$2,278 (+31.3%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2022
$1,735 (−9.3%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2021
$1,912 (−22.6%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2020
$2,471 (−18.1%)
$200 + $21,280
$21,480
2019
$3,017
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2018
$3,016 (−1.1%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2017
$3,048 (−2.1%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2016
$3,113 (−8.4%)
$200 + $23,640
$23,840
2014
$3,399
$150 + $23,640
$23,790
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Electric
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
Fencing: Fenced, Partial
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Spa Features: None
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Has View
Other Structures: Guest House, Outdoor Kitchen, Shed(s), Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Common Interest: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size : 5
Lot Size Dimensions: 260.9 x 834.8
Lot Size Area: 5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: LeBleu Settlement
Middle Or Junior School: Iowa High
High School: Iowa
Location Information
Directions: Take I-210 to Hwy 90 to Manchester Road, turn south 1 mile to McCown Road, turn east and continue 1 mile to Manchester Road, turn south go 7/10 mile to subject.
Community Information
Community Features: Suburban
Building Features: Appliances
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Calcasieu Parish
APN: 01328942
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: SouthwestLouisianaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
J. I. Watson Middle School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
7/10
Iowa High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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