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A walkable locale just off the ULM campus
More than 8,000 students enroll at the University of Louisiana Monroe each year, and many of them call the University Area home. Restaurants and small-town shops are easily within walking distance, making the neighborhood attractive to students. “It’s sort of an ideal living situation for college students,” says Mark Sisk, a Realtor with 18 years of experience and owner of RE/MAX Premier Realty in Monroe. Twenty years ago, the neighborhood was primarily occupied by homeowners; however, low listing prices and the allure of high rental income soon attracted investors. To maximize rental income, some of the 100-year-old homes don't get much attention when it comes to repairs and refurbishments. But Scott Leo, a Realtor with Cypress State Realty and investor with property in the area, says homeowners are gradually returning to the area, especially employees at the university and anyone looking for waterfront living along Bayou Desiard.
Students can enjoy a walk at any point at the safe neighborhood of University Area.
It is easy to navigate your way around the university campus when you get there.
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Fast-casual restaurants within walking distance
Homeowners and students alike are spoiled for choice when it comes to shops and restaurants. “You can walk just about anywhere you need,” says Scott Leo, a Realtor with Cypress State Realty and an investor with 17 properties in the neighborhood. “You’re closer to restaurants and grocery stores than anywhere else in Monroe.” Walmart has groceries covered just outside the neighborhood on Desiard Street. Desiard Street has waterfront restaurants like Catahoula’s, a casual college hang-out spot serving up American fare with Louisiana flair. Waterfront Grill is a community staple known for steak nights and Cajun-style seafood. Sterlington Road is lined with chains like Popeyes, Starbucks and Taco Bell, but there are some local eateries on the same strip. Authentic Greek and Lebanese cuisine are Athena’s specialty, including savory shawarma and kabobs. For dessert, diners can pair fresh baklava with floral Lebanese tea to end their meal on a high note.
Locals can choose between several known brands when it comes to fast food options.
KFC is also just around the corner for the students to grab a quick bite.
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Boating and fishing on Bayou Desiard
Bayou Park is a relaxing space located on the ULM campus and the site of concerts and special events. The meandering Bayou Desiard winds through the area. Tall cypress trees draped with Spanish moss line the 28-mile bayou, and canoers and kayakers who paddle on the water can often spot egrets and the occasional bald eagle. The water is full of bass, and anglers can cast a line or rig up a yo-yo, also known as an automatic fishing reel. The bayou is especially popular with water skiers and boaters — the university’s 29-time champion water ski team regularly practices on the bayou. During football season, students, families and alumni go to The Grove on campus for tailgating and camaraderie. Golfers can take to the fairways at Bayou Desiard Country Club, a private, members-only country club with an 18-hole course, a pool, and tennis and pickleball courts.
The Bayou River runs right by the neighborhood in University Area.
Locals can do fishing from any side of the Bayou River in University Area.
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Neville High School earns an overall Niche grade of B+.
The most beautiful public high school in Louisiana
Kids can attend schools in the Monroe City School District. Pre-kindergarten through grade 6 students can attend Cypress Point Elementary School, which receives a C-plus from Niche. Seventh and eighth graders can attend Neville Junior High School, which receives a B-plus. Neville High School also receives a B-plus and was named the most beautiful public high school in Louisiana by Architectural Digest in 2017. A new $6 million multipurpose center at the high school is expected to open in fall 2024. The high school football team has won 12 state championships, most recently in 2015, and has not missed playoffs since 1999. The university is known for its strong health sciences program, including its school of pharmacy and its atmospheric sciences program — the only such program in the state.
Fixer-uppers and waterfront homes
Modest single-story homes, most of which were built in the 1940s and 1950s, populate the neighborhood. Investors have flocked to the neighborhood in the past 15 years, snapping up many of its low-cost older homes and renting them out to ULM students. A two-bedroom home in need of repairs can range from $45,000 to $100,000, while a livable three-bedroom home can range from $70,000 to $200,000. “You’re probably looking at $125,000 for a typical house,” says Mark Sisk, Realtor and owner of RE/MAX Premier Realty in Monroe. Prices increase closer to the bayou, where a four-bedroom brick ranch with a pier on the water can range from $200,000 to $325,000.
There is a good amount of investment properties available thorough the neighborhood,
Cozy homes overlooking the river are on the pricier side of the market in University Area.
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There is good bus public transportation in University Area.
Walk or hop on a Monroe Transit System bus
Residents can walk to several nearby shops and restaurants, but the Monroe Transit System also has several bus stops on University Avenue, Cole Avenue, Desiard Street and Webster Street. St. Francis Medical Center is less than 4 miles southwest of the neighborhood, and Monroe Regional Airport is less than 3 miles away.
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On average, homes in University Area, Monroe sell after 104 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in University Area, Monroe over the last 12 months is $197,500, up 127% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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