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Downtown Lake Charles Warehouse Opportunity
For Lease
$14,583/Mo

1201 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Warehouse with conversion potential in growing downtown Lake Charles.

Property Size25,000 SF
Days on Market250

Property Features for 1201 North Lakeshore Drive

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 25,000 SF
Property subtype Industrial
Listing Agency: CBRE, Inc.
Listed By: William Boyer
Source: Cbre
Added: Nov 22, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 3:49AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at the southwest corner of Lakeshore Drive and Clarence Street in downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana, this property offers a warehouse space with the potential for conversion to office use. The building features a new roof and insulation, new metal siding panels, an updated electrical system, and a sprinkler system. Multiple ingress and egress points provide warehouse access. The property is in close proximity to the Lake Charles Event Center and offers quick access to I-10 and I-210. The surrounding area of Southwest Louisiana is experiencing rapid growth, with significant capital investments and job creation. The property's location in downtown Lake Charles and its proximity to these projects may present an opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • Ability to convert warehouse to office space
  • Strategic downtown location at the SWC of Lakeshore Drive and Clarence Street
  • New roof and insulation, new metal siding panels, updated electrical, and sprinkler system**

Property Analytics

Current Use

Lagunas Mexican Grill ... Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Building Supply Garden Center Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.05 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

63
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 70601, LA

34,571
Population
16,811
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
16.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,147
Density / Sq Mi
$49,545
Median Household Income
$34,044
Median Earnings
$938
Median Rent
$164,300
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Lake Charles, LA

$11.05 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$7–$21.21 /SF/Yr
Price Range
9,575 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 37% below the average of $11.05 /SF/Yr.

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Warehouse - Warehouse with conversion potential in growing downtown Lake Charles.
Where is this warehouse located?
The property is located at 1201 North Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $14,583 /Mo.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Ability to convert warehouse to office space; Strategic downtown location at the SWC of Lakeshore Drive and Clarence Street; New roof and insulation, new metal siding panels, updated electrical, and sprinkler system**
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