Small community with access to Baton Rouge and Southern University
Eight miles north of Baton Rouge, you’ll find a small community rich in culture, pride and recreational options. Scotlandville began as an independent rural village and grew to become the largest majority Black community in Louisiana before it was annexed into Baton Rouge in the early 20th century. This revitalizing area is full of investment and starter homes and is adjacent to Southern University. As such, it's in a perfect position for students looking for housing, as well as for homeowners seeking out more affordable prices compared to the rest of Baton Rouge. Denese Sanders, a local Realtor with CeeGee Realty LLC, stresses the importance of Southern University's presence nearby, and she adds Scotlandville is "bordered by Glen Oaks and can run up to the town of Baker.”
Scotlandville lies eight miles north of downtown Baton Rouge.
Downtown Baton Rouge is eight miles from Scotlandville.
Catch football or basketball games at Southern University near Scotlandville.
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Blend of traditional and midcentury homes on tree-lined streets
When perusing the houses of Scotlandville, you’ll notice the mix of traditional and midcentury styles that populate the area. Amid tree-lined streets, split-level houses sit side by side with cottages and bungalows. There are also French Provincial homes, and the most popular building material here is brick, although wood is a close second. Homes tend to have well-kept lawns and are found on lots of varying sizes. Prices in the area range from $50,000 for an investment residence up to $250,000 for well-maintained, established housing.
Split-level ranch-style homes appear in Scotlandville.
Contemporary homes are found throughout Scotlandville.
Midcentury modern homes are scattered across Scotlandville.
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Park trails, sports courts and the Baton Rouge Zoo
One thing Scotlandville has in abundance is green space. Both in and around the neighborhood, parks dot the landscape. One of the largest parks in Scotlandville is Scotlandville Parkway. The green space occupies 110 acres and is three miles long. It contains many walking and biking trails which total over 8 miles, including the Scotlandville Heart Trail, a 2.5-mile path taking you through the neighborhood with hundreds of heart-shaped art pieces along the way. The park was designated a National Recreational Trail in the 1980s, less than 10 years after it opened. Today, you’ll find a lighted ball field, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a disc golf course and a playground.
Located in Greenwood Community Park, the Baton Rouge Zoo has been delighting visitors for over 50 years. The zoo connects people with the natural world through education, entertainment, and conservation efforts, and it's the number one family attraction in the city. Not only is the zoo active in conservation programs, but it also participates in 30 international Species Survival Plans, several of which have been successful enough to release certain species back into the wild. Through educational outreach, thousands of school children are taught about different endangered species in day camps, reading programs, weekend classes and live animal encounters. Touring the zoo, you’ll find speckled bears, tigers, elk, hippopotamuses, a Galapagos tortoise and more. Greenwood Community Park as a whole is one of the largest in Baton Rouge. At almost 400 acres, it offers plenty of room to kick back on the grass for a picnic or have kite races with the kids. The park contains not only the zoo, but also a tennis center and golf course. In addition, this green space has a lake with a boat launch and rentals. There’s a disc golf course, dog park, and playground as well as an outdoor fitness station, recreation center, and splash pad.
The Greenwood Community Park Tennis Center offers guests lighted courts, camps and tournaments, and youth and adult programs. Meanwhile, the Dumas Memorial Golf Course takes patrons on an 18-hole journey through a 1960s-inspired course that focuses on shot-making. Opened in 1963 with just nine holes, the course expanded to 18 only a few years later. The course is 15 miles north of downtown and only five minutes from the airport.
Basketball courts await at Scotlandville Parkway Park.
Rhinos roam safely behind barriers at Baton Rouge Zoo.
Interstate 110 runs through Scotlandville with pedestrian crossings.
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Major airlines fly out of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Speaking of which, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport was established in 1939 to replace the small downtown airport. The new airfield was leased to the government in 1940 as World War II raged in Europe. Not until 1948 did the airport open to the public for commercial use. Since then, it has grown significantly, and today it serves hundreds of thousands of travelers each year. Carriers like United, Delta, and American connect travelers to numerous larger hub cities.
Interstate 110 runs through Scotlandville with pedestrian crossings.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport serves travelers from Scotlandville.
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Magnet schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Scotlandville is served by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, although children here can attend public, private, or parochial schools. Students can start at Brownfields Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. They can continue on to Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy, which earns a C-plus, and Scotlandville Magnet High School, which earns a C-minus. The high school prepares students for careers or for college by working with them to select a personalized curriculum.
Brownfields Elementary School anchors the Brownfields community.
Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Academy offers STEM programs.
Scotlandville Magnet High School prepares students for college and careers.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Scotlandville
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Scotlandville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge over the last 12 months is $129,450, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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