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Rural neighborhood outside Bossier City
The Red River forms a natural boundary between Shreveport and Bossier City, its smaller sister city of 60,000. As the river flows south of Bossier City, the landscape yields to former cotton fields fringed by trees, now including the rural neighborhood of Sligo-Mayers. “It tends to be quite a ways out there for most folks,” says Ryan Wheeler, a real estate agent with Pinnacle Realty Advisors. “There are some nice places down there, it’s just not as occupied.” Although the neighborhood is several miles from the nearest grocery store, residents enjoy a few perks of the quiet life, including homes on large lots that afford privacy and opportunities for creative landscaping. The Red River draws in anglers and recreational boaters, while Olde Oaks Golf Club — a course, featuring 27 holes, that was designed by PGA Ryder Cup Captain Hal Sutton — spreads across 340 hilly acres.
Olde Oaks Golf Club is open to the public and features a pro shop.
The Red River runs through out the neighborhood offering scenic views.
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Contemporary-style homes with large yards
Sligo-Mayers sits on the outskirts of Bossier City, well beyond the metropolitan area. More than 80 percent of properties are residences; most people own their homes. Most houses are concentrated around Sligo and Olde Oaks Golf Club, and vacant lots and investment properties leave room for growth. “You’ve got larger lots there,” says Adam Lytle, associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. “That area really slowed down on the growth prior to Covid, but since then, it’s exploded again, and there are new builders in the area.” Empty lots measure about a half-acre and cost $75,000 to $125,000 on average. Buyers can expect to pay about the same for a fixer-upper or investment property. Many existing homes date to the 1970s or ’80s and sit on lots measuring at least a full acre, with generous front and back yards. Acadian and contemporary-style homes with brick construction and gabled roof accents are typically priced at $200,000 to $700,000. Anyone considering a move to Sligo-Mayers should be interested to learn that the CAP Index score is 1, well below the national average of 4. This is likely due in part to the low population density, which hovers around one person per acre.
Homes in Sligo-Mayers range from charming older houses to modern new builds.
Acadian-style homes in Sligo-Mayers reflect Louisiana’s French heritage with steep roofs.
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Angling on the Red River
Boat ramps and covered slips at Red River South Marina & Resort allow anglers to cast lines for walleye, northern pike and channel catfish. Various fishing tournaments are held throughout the year, and onsite cabins and RV lots are available for visitors who want to get out on the water early. More wildlife-based recreational activities are available at Red River National Wildlife Refuge, a habitat for waterfowl and other native species that encompasses Lake Caroline and several miles of hiking trails. Olde Oaks Golf Club features a Hal Sutton Signature-designed 27-hole layout with three diverse nine-hole courses, practice facilities, a pro shop, a bar and grill and a two-tiered patio. Cross-country teams routinely compete in local and regional meets at South Bossier Park, a popular spot for drone skill competitions and miniature rocket launches.
Red River South Marina offers boat storage for residents.
The neighborhood has close proximity to Lake Caroline offering water recreation.
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Elm Grove Elementary education
It’s a short drive south to Elm Grove Elementary School, which earns a Niche grade of B. Elm Grove Middle School, which gets a B-plus, is also a short drive away, but it lies in the other direction. Parkway High School is right in the neighborhood and gets a B. At Parkway, students participate in various extracurricular activities, including the Pride of Pantherland marching band.
Elm Grove Elementary makes learning happen with every student, every day, in every way.
Parkway High School
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Shreveport Thai Temple
Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram — usually shortened to Wat Shreveport or Shreveport Thai Temple — is the first Thai Buddhist temple in Louisiana, where the colorful Southeast Asian influence seeps into cuisine and culture. Buddhists visit the temple on Caplis Sligo Road to meditate and make merit.
Barksdale Boulevard to Bossier City
Barksdale Boulevard, or Louisiana Highway 71, cuts through the neighborhood and leads to Bossier City, 13 miles away. From there, commuters can drive the additional 2 miles to Shreveport or connect to Interstate 20. The interstate offers the quickest route to Shreveport Regional Airport, 20 miles from Sligo-Mayers. Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals-Bossier City is the closest hospital, about 5 miles north along Barksdale Boulevard.
Sligo Country Store and Pinky’s on the Bayou
Within a mile of South Bossier Park, Sligo Country Store is a convenient place to pick up a pizza or burger. Right down the road is Pinky’s on the Bayou, a roadhouse offering cold beer, pool tables and live music. Rascal’s Bar, another watering hole with a pub grub menu and a small yet well-stocked bar, awaits on Barksdale Boulevard. Also nearby is Cotton Belles clothing store, which specializes in women’s wear. Following Barksdale Boulevard toward Bossier City leads to Brookshire’s grocery store, 5 miles away.
Cafe USA is a historic family owned restaurant and a centerpiece of the neighborhood.
Sligo Country Store is a local gem in the Sligo-Mayers neighborhood.
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Other considerations
The Red River Research Station is one of the first things travelers encounter on the drive down Barksdale Boulevard from Bossier City. The station takes up a massive chunk of land and conducts research on beef cattle, water quality, insect pest management and other concerns relating to local horticulture. Farther east, the landscape around Sligo is dominated by oil fields, which contribute heavily to the area’s job market.
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Parks in this Area
C Bickham Dickson Park
Plantation Acres Playground
Mike Wood Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Pool
Hannah's Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Charles and Marie Hamel Memorial Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
Walker Place Park
Red River Bicycle Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
River
Transit
Airport
Shreveport Regional
28 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sligo-Mayers
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sligo-Mayers Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sligo-Mayers, Bossier City sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sligo-Mayers, Bossier City over the last 12 months is $305,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,840
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,500
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,149
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
10.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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