Bendel Gardens
Suburban Neighborhood in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish 70501, 70503
Architectural mixed bag: Acadians, ranch-style dwellings and new development
Properties in Bendel Gardens range from early 20th-century Acadians to midcentury modern ranch-style dwellings to new contemporary builds. Lots are also available for those interested in custom-built properties. Homes range from under $100,000 for a condo to over $1.4 million for a larger home. Some properties sit by small streams or the Vermillion River, offering residents waterfront views. Most people rent their homes, and many properties have attached garages. Bendel Gardens’ geography makes it different than other communities in the greater Lafayette area. “It has the most hills of any neighborhood in Lafayette. The city is flat, so it’s unique,” says Tyler Albrecht, a Realtor with Keaty Real Estate, who has sold multiple homes in the area. Magnolias and mature oaks with hanging moss border narrow streets, creating a whimsical feel to the area.
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Walking, fishing and sports at Lafayette’s parks
Locals here have their pick of many nearby parks. Visitors of Girard Park can take refuge from the sweltering Louisiana sun by spending the day relaxing under tall oak trees. Sports enthusiasts can challenge their friends to a match on one of the many courts, while those who enjoy fishing can head to the pond to try to catch a fish. Kids cool off on the splash pad or play with their friends on the ADA-accessible playground. Boaters can take advantage of Beaver Park’s pond, which offers a boat ramp and fishing pier. The park is also home to a tennis center that offers lessons.
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Lafayette Parish Public School District
Children can enroll in the Lafayette Parish Public School District, which boasts a teacher-student ratio of 18 to 1 and is ranked as the 2nd best school district in Lafayette by Niche. Students can attend Woodvale Elementary, L.J. Alleman Middle and Lafayette High. All three schools received A-minus ratings from Niche, and the high school offers career and vocational programs. The Academy of Health Careers is a magnet program at Lafayette High that offers students specialized healthcare classes and partnerships with healthcare facilities and clinics.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bendel Gardens is home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, which receives a Carnegie R1 classification, showcasing the university’s involvement in research. The University of Louisiana Lafayette is one of 250 universities around the world in the National Academy of Inventors, and the university is also known for its nursing and engineering programs.
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Walkable area with easy access to many of Lafayette’s amenities
Bendel Gardens’ central location in Lafayette makes many destinations just a walk or short drive away. The area is very walkable, but since public transportation is limited, locals will need a car for farther away destinations. Lafayette Regional Airport is right outside Bendel Gardens, making it just around a 2-mile drive away for some residents. A major employer in the area is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, making Bendel Gardens appealing to healthcare professionals seeking short commutes. Another major employer in the area is the Lafayette Parish School District, and some schools, like Lafayette High, are about 3 miles away.Farmers market, Cajun flavors and live music
Bendel Gardens residents are just a short drive away from Moncus Park, which hosts the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market every Saturday. Visitors can enjoy listening and dancing to Cajun music under mature oak trees while feasting on local flavors and perusing the different booths. The park also hosts local food trucks some Fridays. Residents here can also check out some of the area’s many restaurants, like Bon Temps Grill, which serves up Cajun and Creole flavors and fresh seafood. For a night out, locals can head to one of the many bars clustered around the University of Louisiana Lafayette, like Freetown Boom Boom Room, which features live music, karaoke and even movie nights. On days they’d like to dine in, locals can pick up their groceries at one of the supermarkets nearby, like Champagne’s Market
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Hillard Art Museum and Vermilionville Historic Village
On a day off, locals can head to the Hillard Art Museum to peruse through different rotating exhibits. They can also go to the Vermilionville Historic Village to learn more about folklife near the banks of the Bayou Vermillion River from the mid-18th century to the late 19th century. Visitors visit the Healer’s Garden to learn about medicinal plants used by Creole, Cajun, African Americans and Native Americans in the area during that period or learn more about the area’s culture through guided tours, cooking classes and live music.
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K.T. Phillips
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Asim Baloch
Asim Baloch
Weiser Realty & Property Managment, LLC
(337) 284-9164
51 Total Sales
2 in Bendel Gardens
$146K - $162K Price Range
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Diana Greene
DG
Diana Greene
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 341-8849
91 Total Sales
1 in Bendel Gardens
$415,000 Price
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Christie House Theaux
Christie House Theaux
Responds QuicklyNextHome Cutting Edge Realty
(337) 279-3429
49 Total Sales
1 in Bendel Gardens
$530,000 Price
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Jackie Montgomery
Jackie Montgomery
Responds QuicklyBellator RE LLC Orange Beach
(504) 517-7729
58 Total Sales
1 in Bendel Gardens
$1,150,000 Price
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Lucius Hornsby
Lucius Hornsby
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 806-8896
138 Total Sales
4 in Bendel Gardens
$179K - $392K Price Range
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Sean Hettich
Sean Hettich
Responds QuicklyDistrict South Real Estate Co.
(337) 317-4591
513 Total Sales
2 in Bendel Gardens
$200K - $283K Price Range
Schools
Source:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Beavers Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Heymann Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lafayette Parks & Recreation
Girard Park
Bourgeois Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trails
Lafayette Central Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bendel Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bendel Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bendel Gardens, Lafayette sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bendel Gardens, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $189,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$219,000
Median Sale Price
$189,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$200,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$195,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$115,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
535
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
2011
Months of Supply
6.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,646
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,399
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,251
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
685
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 213 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$540 - $990 per month
- The Genesis Lafayette
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 720+ Sq Ft
- 200 Oakcrest Dr
- Lafayette, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,528
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,052
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,147
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
53.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74
/ 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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