Bossier City may be the sister city of Shreveport, Louisiana, but military personnel know it as the home of Barksdale Air Force Base. The airfield, once the largest in the world, stretches across 22,000 acres on the eastern edge of the city. The base is now home to 15,000 active duty members, reservists, military family members and personnel. Abutting the air base and the Red River is Barksdale North, a neighborhood outside town center that still hums with energy. “Barksdale has been, since its inception, kind of the heart of this area,” says Ryan Wheeler, real estate agent with Pinnacle Realty Advisors. “The base employs about 10,000 people, so it’s like its own little city.” It’s also just a few miles from the bars, restaurants and casinos that light up Shreveport’s Downtown Riverfront.
The neighborhood is close to the Red River, offering scenic views and wildlife.
The neighborhood is in close proximity to many of Shreveports popular casinos.
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Ranch-style homes and investment properties
While the property mix in Barksdale North favors homes over apartments, most residents rent rather than own. “It’s an area that has a lot of first-time homebuyers and a lot of investors who will either flip or hold it to rent,” says Adam Lytle, associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. “The styles are eclectic; you never know what you’re going to get here. It’s not cookie-cutter.” Mobile homes, fixer-uppers and duplexes typically cost $25,000 to $100,000, while cottages and remodeled 1960s ranch-style houses are priced from $150,000 to $200,000. Paved sidewalks make it easy to visit the neighbors or walk the dog. Lots typically measure under 10,000 square feet, with mature trees lending shade and privacy to pocket-sized lawns.
The homes are well-situated on tree-lined streets, offering scenic views.
Ranch-style homes in Barksdale North are known for their spacious, single-story layouts.
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Edibles on Airline Drive
Airline Drive, one of Bossier City’s primary retail and restaurant corridors, curves through the center of Barksdale North. Chain eateries like Crispy Donut, Griff’s Hamburgers, Church’s Texas Chicken and Outback Steakhouse appear alongside the highway, along with Ivan Smith Furniture and Super 1 Foods grocery store. At Rincon Catracho, diners sample Honduran cuisine washed down with banana soda. Parallel to the Red River, Barksdale Boulevard is the neighborhood’s other major thoroughfare, clustered with automotive shops and discount stores like Family Dollar. El Novillo Carniceria, a neighborhood meat market and deli specializing in authentic Hispanic products, also resides on Barksdale Boulevard. Following Airline Drive to the northern side of Interstate 20 leads to Pierre Bossier Mall, home to department stores like Dillard’s, JCPenney and Spencers.
Griff's in Barksdale North is a casual, local favorite known for its burgers.
Pierre Bossier Mall in Barksdale North offers a variety of stores, dining, and entertainment.
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A drive down Barksdale Boulevard
Barksdale Boulevard, also known as Louisiana Highway 71, connects to Interstate 20 during the 3-mile trip to the heart of Bossier City. From there, it’s another 2 miles to the sister city of Shreveport and 4 miles to Willis Knighton Bossier, the closest hospital. Commuters can also access the interstate via Airline Drive. Shreveport Regional Airport is 10 miles away and connects to several major hubs, including Charlotte, Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth. Shreveport Area Transit System (SporTran) has a couple of bus stops on Airline Drive, but according to locals, the system doesn’t get much use in that area.
Learning curve at Central Park Elementary School
The first stop for students is Central Park Elementary School, which receives a Niche grade of B-minus, followed by Rusheon Middle School, which receives a C-plus. Both schools are right in the neighborhood. Next up is Bossier High School, rated B-minus and just a short drive away in the East Bank District.
Central Park Elementary School is committed to perseverance toward excellence.
Discover the pure bliss of education at Bossier High School of the East Bank District.
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Playtime at Patricia Drive Neighborhood Park
The Barksdale Global Power Museum is devoted to preserving antique aircraft. Models from WWII and the Cold War are on display, along with the SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest fighter jet ever built. Hooter Park and the adjacent Martin Luther King Community Center are tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac near the base, with several shaded play areas, a picnic pavilion, a basketball court and a walking trail lined with benches. Inside the Center, residents find a gymnasium and community room that serves as a gathering place for local activities and events. At the centrally located Patricia Drive Neighborhood Park, youngsters clamber on the animal-themed play equipment while older kids practice pitching and fielding on the baseball diamond. Other highlights include a tennis court and jogging path. For rainy days or birthday parties, Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley and Hot Wheels Skating Palace are also in the neighborhood.
Nearby parks provide recreational spaces for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Holiday Lanes in Barksdale North offers family-friendly bowling and entertainment.
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Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show
The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show takes flight on the last weekend in March. First held in 1933, the two-day event features dazzling displays from military, historic and modern aircraft. Through this event, the U.S. Air Force aims to enhance public awareness of the branch’s capabilities while paying tribute to service members.
Things to consider
The aptly named Industrial Drive runs between Barksdale Air Force Base and I-22. Numerous industrial plants and facilities litter both sides of the highway. The U.S. Department of Transportation also operates a branch nearby.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Barksdale North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barksdale North, Bossier City sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Barksdale North, Bossier City over the last 12 months is $108,450, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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