Linton-Midway
Rural Neighborhood in Red Chute, Louisiana
Bossier Parish 71006
Contemporary homes and waterfront properties
North of Shreveport, Linton-Midway is composed of winding roads of single-family homes on large yards and acres of undeveloped land, some also available for purchase. The subdivisions often can feature sidewalks, although the area isn’t walkable for errands. Homes often come with attached garages and manicured lawns with garden beds. The architecture includes Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, contemporary houses and colonials with second-story front porches. As for sales prices, these can range from $199,000 for a ranch-style home to $1.05 million for a waterfront Cape Cod mansion. “Most of the market is more expensive now with new subdivisions and upcoming growth. The prices are pretty much like the rest of the nation. The market value is escalating rapidly,” Harner says.
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Cypress Bayou recreation
At the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District, locals can access activities on the reservoir like covered fishing piers, a sandy swimming beach and cabins for a weekend getaway. “I have spent many days at Black Bayou,” Harner says. “The lake is beautiful and known for fishing. It’s definitely an attraction.” For those who prefer dry land, visitors can also go on walks in woodland paths and bring kids to a playground. The large park also features peacocks, pigs and goats at the zoo. Another recreation spot is Benton Park, which has a large picnic pavilion, a playground and a weekly farmers market in warm months.
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Bossier Parish School District
Students in the area go to Bossier Parish Public Schools, which earns an A-minus rating and is the No. 1 best school district in the Shreveport area according to Niche. Schools include Benton Elementary School, Benton Middle School and Benton High School. All three schools have A-minus grades on Niche. The high school features unique courses from Environmental Science to Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
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Nearby attractions
At Party Central Family Fun Center, visitors can race each other at the go-carts, play mini golf and win prizes at the arcade. The attraction is often a venue for birthday parties and other events. The Shreveport Aquarium offers a hand-feeding activity for the stingrays, touching starfish and informative shark talks.
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15-mile commute
About 15 miles from downtown Shreveport, residents of the area can easily commute to the big city via Benton Road 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.Shopping at Brookshire's and dining at Trejo's
To stock up on bulk produce and groceries, residents can go to Sam’s Club. People can also opt for Brookshire’s, a southern grocery chain. More stores include Five Below for discount items and TJ Maxx, a department store. As for restaurants, Trejo’s serves Tex-Mex dishes like tacos in a colorful eatery with daily specials. Residents can also visit Sonic or Sam’s Southern eatery for convenient fast-food drive-throughs.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson
Epique Inc
(318) 666-5282
68 Total Sales
1 in Linton-Midway
$350,000 Price
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Zondra Spikes
Zondra Spikes
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Northwest
(318) 666-9858
195 Total Sales
1 in Linton-Midway
$30,000 Price
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David Rollins
David Rollins
Century 21 Elite
(318) 666-4428
124 Total Sales
3 in Linton-Midway
$95K - $339K Price Range
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Shelly Wagner
Shelly Wagner
Shelly Wagner & Associates + JPAR Real Estate
(318) 666-4452
769 Total Sales
7 in Linton-Midway
$30K - $669K Price Range
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Charles Horne
Charles Horne
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Executive Realty
(318) 666-4504
200 Total Sales
1 in Linton-Midway
$699,000 Price
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Jan Smith
Jan Smith
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Elite
(318) 924-3690
276 Total Sales
4 in Linton-Midway
$10K - $414K Price Range
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cypress Park And Recreation
Shed Road Community Playfield
Swan Lake Park
Bodcau Recreational Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Linton-Midway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Linton-Midway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Linton-Midway, Red Chute sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Linton-Midway, Red Chute over the last 12 months is $431,970, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$454,950
Median Sale Price
$431,970
Median Single Family Sale Price
$452,970
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
589
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
5.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,429
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,611
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,947
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,503
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,075
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
37.8%
Advanced Degrees
18.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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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