Surrounded by vast rural Louisiana landscapes, Ida-Hosston is composed of a grouping of three villages: Ida, Hosston and Gilliam. “Hosston is a very very small town with a library,” says Realtor Amanda Hodges who has 5 years of experience in the area and works with Homesmart Realty South. The local libraries have regular events to spice up a peaceful pastoral lifestyle with limited retail.
North of Shreveport, Ida-Hosston consists of acres of farmlands and woods with U.S. Highway 71 connecting the three villages. Much of the village homes have spacious yards, some with multi-acre lots shaded by old-growth trees. Architectural styles include Cape Cods, ranch-style houses, bungalows and new construction farmhouses. Sales prices range from $160,000 for a smaller ranch-style home to $1.95 million for a new construction contemporary home. “The Hosston area is comparable to Oil City for general price ranges,” Hodges says.
Students in the area go to Caddo Parish Public Schools, which earns a B rating according to Niche. Schools include Herndon Magnet School for elementary and middle school levels, plus North Caddo High School. The elementary and middle school earns a B-plus grade on Niche, while the high school has a B-minus rating. The high school features courses from Business Computer Applications to Library Science.
At Gilliam Park, residents can bring children to the playground and swing set or walk around the paved pathway. Ida Park has a playground on woodchips, a large picnic pavilion and exercise equipment. For water recreation, Robert L Nance Park rests on Black Bayou Lake. Locals can fish on piers, launch a boat and have a picnic in the shelter while watching the sunset over the water. A unique recreation option, Skydive Louisiana offers a heart-pumping experience with scenic aerial views of the Red River.
Being a collection of small rural villages, Hosston-Ida makes a trade-off in its retail selection for peace and quiet, although there are a few small businesses around to support. As a grocery store and eatery hybrid, James Country Restaurant offers snacks and other goods, plus a spacious restaurant area complete with tablecloths and bouquets. At Big Mama's Restoration & Antiques, patrons can browse a wide selection of vintage items from furniture to gifts. For a quaint country-style atmosphere, residents can go out to eat at Main Street Restaurant, which offers Southern comfort meals.
Hosston Library hosts events like holiday-themed crafts, coffee or tea meetups and movies. The library also has storytimes for children. At Shreve Memorial Library - Gilliam Branch, residents can learn about the history of the area or attend events like bingo and adult coloring sessions. Honoring a WWII fighter pilot, the Capt. Fletcher Adams United States Air Force 357th Fighter Group Museum displays historical air combat artifacts.
About 30 miles from downtown Shreveport, residents of Ida-Hosston can easily commute to the big city via Interstate 49 South by car since there’s no public transit in the area. As for a nearby hospital, locals can go to North Caddo Medical Center. Residents can also access the Shreveport Regional Airport for further travel from business trips to vacations.
Frederic Dinca
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
(318) 827-7739
52 Total Sales
1 in Ida-Hosston
$72,000 Price
David Rollins
Century 21 Elite
(318) 666-4428
124 Total Sales
2 in Ida-Hosston
$15K - $210K Price Range
Rhonda Davis
Open Door Realty Group, LLC
(318) 300-1606
60 Total Sales
1 in Ida-Hosston
$299,000 Price
Adam Lytle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate
(318) 666-9842
993 Total Sales
3 in Ida-Hosston
$55K - $2M Price Range
Jimmy Stewart
Primeaux Realty, LLC
(318) 987-8290
67 Total Sales
1 in Ida-Hosston
$185,000 Price
Hannah Loker
Sterling & Southern Real Estate Co. LLC
(318) 924-3990
140 Total Sales
5 in Ida-Hosston
$205K - $529K Price Range
On average, homes in Ida-Hosston, Hosston sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Ida-Hosston, Hosston over the last 12 months is $78,000, down 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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