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Sloan-Carmel is a rural community about 10 miles from Mansfield
Sloan-Carmel is a rural area in DeSoto Parish where residents enjoy a private, secluded life, with lines of pine trees separating homes. Several churches are in the area, including Rock Chapel, which was built in 1891 by an order of Carmelite Monks. There is only one restaurant in the area, inside Eagle’s Truck Stop on Interstate 49. For more dining and shopping options, as well as other services like healthcare, people drive about 10 miles to Mansfield.
Sloan-Carmel homes are surrounded by forests of towering pine trees.
The Barksdale Farmers Market is a weekend favorite amongst Sloan-Carmel residents.
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Ranch-style homes and new construction are on 1-acre lots
Trees fill flat stretches of land along the neighborhood's country roads, and most homes are ranch styles from the mid-20th century. Some new traditional and manufactured houses are there as well. The median lot size is just over an acre. Prices generally range from $110,000 to $225,000; properties with more acreage have sold for nearly $500,000.
Parts of Sloan-Carmel are in FEMA-designated flood zones. Most mortgage lenders require flood insurance in those areas.
Sloan-Carmel homes are typically ranch style homes on large plots of land.
Some Sloan-Carmel residents have large farms with cattle and crops on their property.
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Clear Lake offers fishing and hunting opportunities nearby
Clear Lake is a fishing destination in the Sloan-Carmel area. Anglers can catch largemouth bass and crappies. Bayou Pierre Wildlife Management Area is about 11 miles away and spans almost 2,800 acres. Apart from a waterfowl refuge area, people can hunt or trap throughout the park. Birding is also popular in the bayou; species to look out for include owls, hawks and sparrows. There are designated camping areas. One of the closest playgrounds is at PlayLand Park in Mansfield, which also features an amphitheater and picnic tables.
Students take the bus to DeSoto Parish schools
The Sloan-Carmel area is part of the DeSoto Parish School District. Mansfield Elementary School earns a C-plus from Niche. Mansfield Middle School and Mansfield High School receive a C. The high school offers career and technical education courses like manufacturing and website design.
Mansfield High School also serves Sloan-Carmel students in the area.
Sloan-Carmel students can attend North DeSoto High School.
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Highways connect to Mansfield and Shreveport nearby
Residents must have a car to get around Sloan-Carmel. Highway 509 leads into Mansfield, while Interstate 49 connects the region to Shreveport, about 30 miles away. The closest emergency room is in Mansfield, at the DeSoto Regional Health System. Most people fly out of Shreveport Regional Airport, about 33 miles away, which offers nonstop flights to 9 cities.
Country Café is the only restaurant in the area
The only restaurant in the area is the Country Café at Eagle’s Truck Stop, which serves southern comfort food like fried catfish. Otherwise, people travel into Mansfield for shopping and dining. Popular eateries include Billy B’s Cajun Grill, which has large portions of Louisiana staples like jambalaya, and Armadillo Mexican Grill. Residents can get groceries from Brookshire’s and do the rest of their shopping at Walmart. Target and Lowe’s are about 28 miles away.
There are few options in Sloan-Carmel, including Billy B’s Cajun Grill.
Billy B's in Sloan-Carmel stay very busy year round because of their exceptional dishes.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sloan-Carmel
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
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Crime Score
4
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sloan-Carmel Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sloan-Carmel, Mansfield sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Sloan-Carmel, Mansfield over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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