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Longwood

Longwood

$230,331 Average Value
$194 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

A quiet, wooded community

In rural Longwood, nature and the outdoors dominate life. The vast community, located west of Shreveport and just against the Louisiana and Texas border, is around 8 miles long from end to end, but it only includes less than 600 homes. “It's very secluded,” says Antonio Zavarce, a local real estate agent and team lead of Hello House. “It’s very quiet, and the families who have lived there for years continue to live there.” Folks looking to trade off on nearby conveniences for acreage will find those opportunities in Longwood.

Housing options in the neighborhood

Properties often branch off from narrow, wooded country roads, with an average lot size of about an acre and a half. House hunters could find a manufactured home on about an acre for around $135,000, a wood-clad cabin with a four-stall barn on 5 acres for about $275,000, or a farmhouse on 11 acres for around $325,000. Though it’s a good place to find a deal, Zavarce says that the time houses in Longwood spend on the market before selling has been longer than in surrounding areas. “Even during the heat of the pandemic, when interest rates were 2.7%, they were taking longer to sell.”

This large Arcadian home is a beauty out in the country of Longwood.
This large Arcadian home is a beauty out in the country of Longwood.
This manufactured home in Longwood is set back in the trees.
This manufactured home in Longwood is set back in the trees.
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Head out and enjoy nature at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park.
Head out and enjoy nature at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park.

Enjoying the outdoors in Longwood

When residents want to enjoy the great outdoors outside of their own properties, the biggest neighborhood park is the Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, though it is currently closed for renovations. When it reopens in 2025, the new state-of-the-art facility will offer interactive exhibits, classrooms, a bird aviary, and event space, among other features. Until then, residents can enjoy outdoor activities at Richard Fleming Park, which is located on Cross Lake and offers boat ramps, a fishing pier, and a 60-foot dock, or the American Rose Center, the country’s largest park dedicated to roses. Residents can take in the sights and scents on the walking trails, pack a picnic lunch, and take the little ones to the playground.

Where to eat and shop around Longwood

The central business in the neighborhood is the Longwood General Store and Casino, a small, friendly establishment that serves up sandwiches, burgers, and Southern fare like chicken fried steak. Residents may also find small farms nearby, like Morell Dairy Farm, for fresh groceries like eggs, milk, and butter. Aside from that, residents need to leave Longwood for most shopping and dining needs. Those in the lower portion of Longwood may prefer to shop and eat in Waskom, a small Texas community that is within 5 miles of many homes. Others may need to travel between 10 and 12 miles to reach larger shopping and dining destinations in Blanchard, like Walmart Supercenter.

Locals gather at the Longwood General Store.
Locals gather at the Longwood General Store.
Longwood General Store is a quick stop to pick up some supplies.
Longwood General Store is a quick stop to pick up some supplies.
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Northwood High School has the best teachers and staff.
Northwood High School has the best teachers and staff.

Schools that serve the Longwood neighborhood

Caddo Parish Public Schools serves the neighborhood. Students attend schools like Turner Elementary/Middle School and Huntington High School, both rated C-minus by Niche. Students at Huntington High can apply for the school’s magnet program, which includes pathways in law, business, or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).

Boothill Speedway is a great way to spend the day watching races.
Boothill Speedway is a great way to spend the day watching races.

Community events around Longwood

Residents may head to events in neighboring towns, like movie nights in Mooringsport or festivals and farmers markets in Blanchard. Christmas in Roseland is a magical time when the American Rose Center is transformed into a winter wonderland, and the venue offers a rotating schedule of events. Art in the Park is a large event often held at the Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, though the facility and its event space are currently under renovation. This event celebrates art and nature and features handmade goods from local artists, art workshops, artist demonstrations, live music, and plenty of food. Residents can also head to weekly and special events at Boothill Speedway on the neighborhood's southern end.

Getting around the neighborhood

There’s no public transportation in Longwood. Access to Interstate 20 may be between 5 and 15 miles from home, depending on where exactly in the neighborhood home is.

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Transit

Airport

Shreveport Regional

32 min drive

Longwood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$379,900
Median Sale Price
$348,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$348,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
70
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,577
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,530
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,263
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,979

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
Below 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®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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