This property is located in Gillis, LA on 1.7 acres, with approximately 359 feet of road frontage. The home and 30' x 40' shop are completely fenced with a separately fenced side yard. The cedar front home is 2 bedroom 1 bath with bonus room. The kitchen and living room are open and create a large space. The kitchen has a propane stove. The home's sewer and roof are new. The detached garage has a double door, lots of storage space and houses the hot water heater and laundry space. The metal framed, 30'x 40' shop has its own drive way with double gates from the road. The shop has electricity, water and a bathroom. A second sewer is behind the shop. Seller is not warranting the shop's sewer. A concrete pad is located near the shop for RV storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.7 acresLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jo Ann Fisette• Bessette Realty, Inc.
Bought with Cheyenne Bustamante• EXIT Bayou Realty
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Gillis
Middle Or Junior School: Moss Bluff
High School: Sam Houston
Location Information
Directions: From I-10, Travel north on Hwy 171 to Gillis Cutoff Rd. At the red light, turn east on Topsy Rd. Continue east and around the curve to Birdnest Rd. Turn on to Birdnest Rd. Home will be on the north side of the road.
Community Information
Building Features: Appliances
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Calcasieu Parish
APN: 00032158
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: SouthwestLouisianaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Gillis Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Moss Bluff Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Sam Houston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$131,000 – $159,000
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