This 66 m/l acre parcel is on the North side of Contraband Parkway near L'auberge Avenue, leading to the Lake Area's two casino and golf resorts. With approximately 5,000' along Contraband Bayou and over 1,000' along Contraband Parkway, this first-time listing offers endless potential. Due to the close proximity to the casinos and golf resorts, major retailers such as Walmart, Sam's, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and many others, this property offers a tremendous opportunity for a lifestyle center or major hospitality hub. Besides the driver-friendly access from the internal traffic circle on Contraband Parkway, visitors can easily access Contraband Pointe from the traffic circle at W. Prien Lake Road and Contraband Parkway from the South or L'Auberge Blvd (formerly Nelson Road) from the West. Plus, any project will benefit from being so close to I-210, not to mention the 3200+ hotel rooms within 1.5 miles, including L'Auberge and Golden Nugget. With construction on the Nelson Road extension bridge underway, the location becomes even more enviable due to the easy access to/from Downtown Lake Charles, the residential communities off of W. Sallier, the medical and professional offices on Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, and the prestigious Shell Beach Drive area. A message to developers: Contraband Pointe is an ideal location for a major hospitality development or Lifestyle Center that focuses on the waterways and culinary aspects of Southwest Louisiana. Imagine: -66 Acres on the North side of Contraband Parkway and along the bayou -first-class VRBO-type rental cottages and condos with easy boat access to enjoy boat riding and fishing along the bayou, Prien Lake, Lake Charles, the East and West fork of Calcasieu River, or the Gulf of Mexico! -boating, wharf, and/or marina facilities that offer guests the ability to utilize their boat or rent one, then return home from a day of fishing in the Sportsman's Paradise to prepare their catch for their family and guests. -waterfront food and beverage establishments with connecting boardwalks that lead to an outside theater featuring live entertainment -family activities such as fishing camps, wetlands habitat, culinary lessons, sporting complexes, and more -up-scale professional and retail offerings along the 1,000+ feet along Contraband Parkway -conference facilities Sewer and water lines are in place along Contraband Parkway and the conduit for power is in place. Buyers are responsible for other infrastructure. Lot dimensions are estimated based on irregular lot sizes. See images.
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| -- | New Value: $16,400,000 |
| 5/1/2024 1:23:51 PM | New Value: $16,400,000 |
| 1/30/2024 8:53:48 AM | New Value: $16,900,000 |
| 1/2/2024 1:23:49 PM | New Value: $17,900,000 |
| 12/22/2021 9:24:00 AM | New Value: $18,910,020 |