Sugar Mill
Neighborhood in Houma, Louisiana
Terrebonne Parish 70360
Higher-priced homes and townhouses on Bayou Black
The neighborhood has wide, sunny streets and neat lots decorated with mulberry, oak and palmetto trees. Several subdivisions fill the area, typically featuring New Traditional homes and ranch-style houses listed between $245,000 and $335,000. Alternatively, larger homes and mansions with Cape Cod or Neoclassical-inspired exteriors are priced between $470,000 and $800,000. There's also a small townhouse community on Bayou Black, where prices are typically between $270,000 and $300,000. With the community's sunny, hot climate, many homes have backyard pools, and some homes feature solar panels for energy efficiency. Most homes in Sugar Mill are at risk of significant flooding during storms, such as Hurricane Francine in 2024. Residents can purchase private flood insurance or enroll in the National Flood Insurance Program. Homeowner's insurance is another necessity for inevitable hurricane damage, though rising deductible prices or issues with insurance companies have caused some homeowners to go without.
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Summerfield Park, Willard Avenue Park and other rec spaces
Summerfield Park is the neighborhood's closest green space, popular with local families. There are two swing sets and three playscapes for kids, and a picnic area shaded with trees for parents to keep an eye out. Other outdoor options include Willard Avenue Park, which has a tennis court, small walking path and play area, and Mulberry Park, which has a picnic pavilion and a paved walking loop surrounding a playground. Residents looking for more recreation can head west on Bayou Black Drive and trek along the Mandalay Nature Trail or use the Bayou Black Recreation Center's amenities, including a pool, sports courts and a playground.
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Students attend standout Terrebonne High
Students may attend Terrebonne Parish School District, starting with Mulberry Elementary. This school earns an A-minus rating from Niche. Houma Junior High earns an overall B-plus, and Niche ranks as the second-best middle school in the parish. Niche also puts A-minus-rated Terrebonne High in Louisiana's Top Five of Standout High Schools. In addition to the high school's noteworthy academic curriculum, the school offers a Career Compass Program, which provides yearly graduation planning assistance and college and career coaching for seniors.
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Major thoroughfares connect residents in Sugar Mill
The closest major thoroughfares include Little Black Bayou Drive and West Tunnel Boulevard, which turns into Martin Luther King Boulevard. These roads connect residents east to downtown Houma and northwest to the area's main commercial retail hub and Thibodaux, 18 miles away, and Highway 90. The city of Houma and Terrebonne Parish operate the Good Earth Transit system, which has several bus fixed bus routes. The closest medical center is Terrebonne General Hospital, 3 miles from Sugar Mill. Regional flights are 6 miles away at Houma-Terrebonne Airport, and larger national and international flights are available at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, about 45 miles away. Sugar Mill has a CAP Index Crime Score of three out of 10, just under the national number of four.Close to dining and retail on St. Charles Street and beyond
"This community is close to our major retail areas, which is a plus," says Realtor and resident Liz Hebert with Coldwell Banker. On St. Charles Street, there's a Rouses Market for quick grocery options and local chain eateries like La Carreta, a classic Mexican restaurant, and PJ's Coffee, which has espresso drinks and beignets. A few miles west, Martin Luther King Boulevard has a sizeable retail hub with big box stores like Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, and Lowe's. This road also has car dealerships, banks, shopping centers and many chain restaurants. Farther north, Park Avenue is home to Southland Mall, which features department stores, chain retailers and a movie theater. To Sugar Mill's east, downtown Houma has several restaurants and bars along West Main Street and Barrow Street, such as lively Spigot's Brew Pub and upscale Italian eatery Cristiano Ristorante. Another notable locale is the Bonvillain Civic Center, which hosts community events like craft shows and bingo nights. It's also a shelter for the community after hurricane events.
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Written By
Micaela Green
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Stephen Mihalchik
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeff Puckett
Jeff Puckett
Latter & Blum Inc Slidell
(985) 288-2731
673 Total Sales
2 in Sugar Mill
$354,000 Price Range
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Melanie Bruce
Melanie Bruce
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY BAYOU P
(985) 333-7645
257 Total Sales
17 in Sugar Mill
$232K - $658K Price Range
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Beau Toups
Beau Toups
CENTURY 21 Action Realty Inc
(985) 333-8030
62 Total Sales
1 in Sugar Mill
$235,000 Price
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Maribel Morgan
Maribel Morgan
LATTER & BLUM (LATT14)
(985) 497-2968
49 Total Sales
2 in Sugar Mill
$354,000 Price Range
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Martha Bourgeois LeBlanc
Martha Bourgeois LeBlanc
Responds QuicklySnap Realty
(985) 333-8160
34 Total Sales
1 in Sugar Mill
$299,900 Price
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Cindy Price
Cindy Price
Responds QuicklyGood Earth Realty, Inc.
(985) 772-6518
89 Total Sales
1 in Sugar Mill
$299,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Fireman's Skate and Bike Park
Summerfield Park
Willard Avenue Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sugar Mill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sugar Mill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sugar Mill, Houma sell after 157 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sugar Mill, Houma over the last 12 months is $354,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$409,450
Median Sale Price
$354,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
394
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
2014
Months of Supply
5.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,016
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,850
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,826
Median Age
52
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,538
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,669
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
44.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 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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