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Brownsfield/Central has rural scenery and quick access to downtown
There’s no doubt that the name Brownsfield/Central is quite a mouthful. The area it describes is just as expansive, and, luckily, rests less than 20 miles from Louisiana’s capital city of Baton Rouge. This rural area is both city and not. Central, a large unincorporated area for well over a century, became the Bayou state’s newest city in 2005. Today’s Brownsfield/Central is considered a rural suburb of Baton Rouge. It’s situated between the Amite and Comite Rivers, and while the town is centered around Louisiana Highway 408, the area continues to stretch far beyond the city itself. This part of Brownsfield/Central is used for farming and industrial purposes as well as for residences. Many people choosing this part of the region prefer to have several acres for their homes, allowing for gardens and wooded backyards. Living in Brownsfield/Central allows residents to choose the comforts of a small town or the rural countryside just a half-hour from the shopping and restaurants of Baton Rouge.
LSU is just a short drive away, and a popular college destination for youth in the area.
Get lost in nature in one of the 2 main rivers in the Brownsfield/Central area.
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From ranch-style homes to million-dollar estates
With the area being so large, there are both swathes of land ready to be developed as well as ready-to-build-on lots closer to Highway 408. Those lots can be as large or small as you like, although most homes are built to have large front or back yards. There’s no one housing style to be found here. Instead, you’ll find everything from established cottages and ranch-style residences to eclectic custom buildings to manufactured houses. Acadian cottages are popular as are estate houses. Prices range from $200,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch to nearly $3 million for a multistory estate home with four bedrooms and bathrooms.
Ranch-style homes are common throughout the Brownsfield/Central neighborhood.
This larger newly built estate comes with it's own pond in Brownsfield/Central.
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Students can access dual enrollment and nature-based learning
Students in the Brownsfield/Central area might attend schools in either the East Baton Rouge Parish school system or the dedicated Central school district. At Northeast Elementary, the facility has teamed up with the Southern University Agricultural Center and several master gardeners to create innovative nature clubs for the children. Central Middle has been named one of the overall top 50 public middle schools in Louisiana by the education ranking website Niche. Northeast High offers dual enrollment courses in conjunction with Louisiana State University and Baton Rouge Community College.
Northeast Elementary School is a public elementary in Brownsfield, Louisiana.
Northeast High School serves the teens of the region.
Central High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
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Fishing at Jackson Community Park and baseball at Palomino Drive Park
With so many wooded areas, it might seem like you’re living in a kind of park already. But in Brownsfield/Central, you’ll find numerous dedicated green spaces for the community’s use. Palomino Drive Park covers 150 acres and has a stocked lake for fishing in addition to tennis courts and public Wi-Fi. Central Sports Park consists of seven baseball and softball diamonds as well as four multipurpose fields. Jackson Community Park has a walking track, spray pad, playground and recreation center to engage the entire family.
Spend the afternoon relaxing or exercising at Palomino Drive Park.
Grab some friends and play a game of basketball at Pride Park.
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Locally grown produce from Luckett Farms
One thing you’ll notice while exploring the area is the mix of farmland and industry around Brownsfield/Central. Construction companies mix with growers of Christmas trees, and smaller operations include wedding venues and specialized taxidermy services. Cattle graze over spacious pastureland, and acre upon acre is planted with crops like cotton and soybeans. But there are plenty of produce growers as well. Luckett Farms is a family-run business owned by a third-generation agriculturalist. The company takes part in community-supported agriculture where individuals can prepay for a share of the crops. Each week during the summer or fall a box of produce is prepared for the subscriber with whatever fruits and vegetables are ripe. This creates a wonderful mixture of the freshest products possible. Selections can include offerings of blueberries, corn, peas, greens, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes or any of dozens of other crops.
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I almost never hear of crime in this town, although I'm sure there is some. The only place I've heard of robbing is at a frozen yogurt place for about $150. Its a very safe community when it comes to crime. You could walk anywhere you want whenever you want.
5.0Current Resident
10/14/2019Niche Review
Its a lovely neighborhood for every age group. And I wouldn't change nothing in Brownfields. The schools to the park is out standing.
3.0Niche User
3/16/2016Niche Review
My area need some improvements, but its productive.
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Brownsfield/Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brownsfield/Central, Central sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brownsfield/Central, Central over the last 12 months is $346,000, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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