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How Cut Off got its name
What gives the town of Cut Off, a Louisiana community of around 5,500 residents, its unusual name? Some locals claim that it’s because the town is “cut off” from civilization. It's a good guess considering that Houma, the closest major city, lies more than 25 miles west. However, the real story is more complex. When the Cheniere Hurricane struck the Louisiana coast in 1893, a band of survivors moved north, settling around Bayou Lafourche. In the early days, the area was called “Cote Blanche,” or “White Coast,” because the settlers painted many houses white. To make it easier to travel around Lafourche Parish, residents created a “cut-off,” or a loop that shortens and straightens the course of a river by creating a new channel--and the town adopted the name. Bayou Lafourche runs through the heart of this fishing community, with Highway 1 following its path. Along with angling, the area offers plenty of other outdoor recreation including golfing and target shooting.
Many of the homes in Cut Off are Acadian Style, with large sloped roofs.
Cut Off is a bustling community centered on the Bayou Lafourche.
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Team spirit at Cut Off Youth Center
At Cut Off Youth Center, kids can join the Biddy Basketball League in late August and play until March, just in time for swim team training to begin in April. Nearby Eagle Scout Park features a playground, walking path and picnic areas. Cut Off Range Complex is an outdoor range for rifle and pistol shooting. The 18-hole golf course at Tidelands Country Club is open to the public, and visitors can grab a bite at the onsite restaurant after hitting the links. Anglers set out on Big Bayou Blue, a popular spot near the Intracoastal Waterway, from the marina off Louisiana Highway 24 in nearby Larose. Outfits like Riptide Charter provide guide services, fuel, tackle and ice for residents or visitors who don’t own boats.
The Cut Off Youth Center has a pool, indoor gym and playing fields.
Cut Off has the feel of a rural neighborhood with enough city amenities to be convenient.
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Brick custom builds, stilt houses and investment properties
A broad assortment of homes populates the roads surrounding Bayou Lafourche. First-time homebuyers, downsizers and investors will find fixer-uppers in abundance. These homes in need of TLC typically range from $50,000 to $100,000. Established stilt and ranch-style homes are typically priced from $150,000 to $300,000. Newer subdivisions feature brick custom builds with dormer windows and gabled roof accents, which can range from around $300,000 to $500,000. Classic Acadian-style or custom-built homes on several acres are usually priced at $600,000 to $1 million. Some properties are right on the water and include docks or boat slips.
Simple cottages in a variety of styles are on the cheap end of the spectrum of homes in Cut Off.
A line of identical simple white cottages on Route 3161 in Cut Off.
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Carving an educational path in Cut Off
Cut Off Elementary School is in the neighborhood and earns a B-plus from Niche. Students move to Larose-Cut Off Middle School, which is a short drive away in Larose and receives a B-plus. To attend South Lafourche High School, which has a Niche grade of B, students travel a short distance down East Main Street toward Galliano. The high school offers a robust athletics program, including football and soccer.
Cut Off Elementary School gets a B+ from Niche.
South Lafourche High School gets a B from Niche.
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Seafood at Cher Amie’s
Visitors to Simple Bean enjoy their croissants and avocado toast with a frappe, cold brew or hot coffee. Images of the bayou adorn the walls at Cher Amie’s Seafood, a favorite with locals. Mommie Jo’s specializes in Cajun delicacies like gumbo, fried okra and shrimp pistolettes. Nearby, La Maison De Fleur sells floral arrangements, wreaths and home décor. Cajun Pecan House is known for its pies and butter-roasted pecans, but during Mardi Gras season, it’s the place to pick up a King Cake, the famous ring-shaped pastry iced in purple, green and gold. The nearest grocery store is Rouses Market, about 3 miles away in Larose.
Simple Bean is a popular spot to get coffee and breakfast in Cut Off.
Cher Amie's Seafood in located right on W Main St in Cut Off.
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Closest ties to Cut Off
Cut Off is 27 miles from Houma, where shopping and dining opportunities abound. Louisiana Highway 3235, a four-lane highway bordered by countryside, connects to Highway 24 in Larose and offers the quickest route. Highway 1 runs right alongside Bayou Lafourche and connects with U.S. Route 90, which provides access to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 50 miles away. To get to Lady of the Sea General Hospital, 7 miles away, residents follow Highway 1 south toward Galliano. Travelers often take this route further to Grand Isle, a barrier island 45 miles south.
All hail the Hurricane Festival
The annual Hurricane Festival blows into town in late September. The three-day event features carnival rides, family activities, Cajun cuisine and live local music. Proceeds benefit the Cut Off Youth Center. October’s French Food Festival, one of the Bayou Region’s biggest free events, is held at Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 3 miles away.
Coastal flooding and hurricane season
As sea levels rise, the flood risk in coastal communities like Cut Off rises along with them. This is a particular concern during hurricane season, which runs from June through November and brings the additional risk of wind damage.
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On average, homes in Cut Off, LA sell after 122 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Cut Off, LA over the last 12 months is $157,500, up 235% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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38.63 acres of land partial cleared located from LA Hwy 1 to Hwy 3235. With LA 1 frontage of 66' and Hwy 3235 frontage 879.11'. This land has no restrictions and can be used for residential and commercial purposes. All measurements to be verified by buyer and/or surveyor.
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