Brandon Escue
Omni Realty Partners
(225) 417-2778
13 Total Sales
1 in Brownsfield/Central
$85,000 Price
Brownsfield/Central
Rural Neighborhood in Central, Louisiana
E Baton Rouge Parish 70722, 70739, 70770, 70791
Neighborhood Reviews
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.
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 multi-story estate home with four bedrooms and bathrooms.
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.
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 multi-purpose fields. Jackson Community Park has a walking track, spray pad, playground and recreation center to engage the entire family.
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.
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.
Written By
K.T. Phillips
Photography Contributed By
Greg Riegler
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Samantha Houtchens
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brandon Escue
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Sarah Carroll
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Sarah Carroll
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
(225) 577-5416
51 Total Sales
1 in Brownsfield/Central
$120,000 Price
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Tanya Graves
Tanya Graves
Responds QuicklyFruge Realty, LLC
(225) 529-1018
118 Total Sales
3 in Brownsfield/Central
$45K - $550K Price Range
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Stefanie Mars
Stefanie Mars
Responds QuicklySMRG Real Estate
(225) 638-2759
162 Total Sales
3 in Brownsfield/Central
$295K - $550K Price Range
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Jana Ott O'Neal
Jana Ott O'Neal
Responds QuicklyCovington & Associates Real Estate, LLC
(225) 330-7438
70 Total Sales
1 in Brownsfield/Central
$180,000 Price
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Suzi Gautreaux
Suzi Gautreaux
Responds QuicklyThe Gautreaux Group
(225) 577-6170
155 Total Sales
5 in Brownsfield/Central
$43K - $320K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Baywood Park
BREC s Plank Road Park
Palomino Drive Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Yatasi Drive Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/12/2016
Niche Review
My next door neighbor is abandoned but most houses are not abandoned in my area.
3/12/2016
Niche Review
Atmosphere is great because it's staying the same.
7/6/2016
Niche Review
People live here for a long time, seem to be happy here, often keep pets, and have an average degree of community involvement.
10/14/2019
Niche 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.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brownsfield/Central | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brownsfield/Central, Central sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Brownsfield/Central, Central over the last 12 months is $327,900, up 37% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$275,000
Median Single Family Price
$325,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$155
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
94
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
29%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
433
Median Year Built
2011
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,054
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
130,462
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,656
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,843
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,792
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
21.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
53.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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