Bastrop, LA Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

Bastrop, a northern Louisiana town about 20 miles from Monroe, offers affordable living with a median home price of $115,000, attracting commuters and retirees. Home styles include ranch and Craftsman, with many properties being renovated. Despite the closure of the International Paper Company mill in 2008, employment opportunities remain with Drax Biomass, DG Foods, and several trucking companies. Morehouse General Hospital provides healthcare services and jobs. Education options include Morehouse Parish Public Schools, Beekman Charter School, and Prairie View Academy, along with a Louisiana Delta Community College campus. Recreational features include Chemin-A-Haut State Park, Smith & Wilson Park, and AP Carter Memorial Park, which offers tennis courts, baseball fields, and RV parking. The Snyder Museum and Art Center hosts art exhibitions and events, while The Rose Theatre downtown features community productions. Dining options on Madison and Jefferson Avenues include Slayden’s Bar-B-Que and Paesanos Italian restaurant. Shopping ranges from local boutiques to larger retailers like Walmart and Super 1 Foods. Monroe Regional Airport, serving Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta International, is the nearest airport, accessible via US Highway 165 and Interstate 20.