Mot-Carterville provides rural living and outdoor activities near the Louisiana-Arkansas border
The Mot-Carterville area is a mostly undeveloped rural expanse west of U.S. 371 near the Louisiana-Arkansas border, split between Bossier and Webster parishes. Residents have access to small cities like Springhill as well as a relatively straight shot to the larger city of Shreveport. “It’s an outdoor enthusiast area,” says Joshua Hanson, a broker with Lark Realty. “There’s tons of fishing, hunting and offroad activities. It’s the country. You’re out here to have some peace.”
Mot-Carterville lies just a short drive from Shreveport, making city life easy to access.
Mot-Carterville has close proximity to the red river which draws fishers and boaters to its piers.
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Single-story properties surrounded by woods, plus land available for development
Homes are rarely for sale in the area. The few that come on the market are usually single-story properties varying greatly in style, from traditional to log cabins to manufactured houses. They usually sit on lots of a half-acre or more and range from $90,000 to $135,000. While residences are sparse, there is a lot of available land, typically from $4,000 to $15,000 per acre. The region’s main roads are paved, but smaller roads can be dirt or gravel, and all of them lack sidewalks. Streetlights are rare in the heavily wooded area. The area has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Manufactured houses in Mot-Carterville often feature simple, boxy designs with practical layouts.
Mot-Carterville’s manufactured homes are usually single-wide or double-wide models on permanent foundations.
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Hunting, offroad racing and video poker within a few miles
Hunting is popular here. Deer season runs Dec. 5 through Jan. 12, if using a firearm. Duck season is open from November through January on specific days. Other animals can be hunted at different times throughout the year. The nearby Bodcau Wildlife Management Area has opportunities for hunting as well as camping and fishing on Ivan Lake. Los Paloma Sporting Range & Event Center lets guests fire at sporting clays thrown from 20 stations. It also has a skeet shooting field designed to Olympic dimensions. Muddy Bottoms ATV & Recreation Park has around 5,000 acres for riders to explore, though it is only open for specific festivals and private events. “People will line up for miles to get into that park, dragging their trailers and ATVs along,” Hanson says, noting that it even attracts out-of-state riders. In Springhill, Cash Magic Casino has a variety of video poker machines. The region has several churches, including Salem Baptist Church.
Salem Baptist Church sits near the heart of Mot-Carterville, serving as a community hub.
Muddy Bottoms features a mix of beginner and expert trails winding through wooded terrain near Mot-Carterville.
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Career and technical education pathways at Benton High School
Students are served by Bossier Parish Schools. They can attend Benton Elementary School, which holds an A-minus Niche grade. Benton Middle School gets an A score. Benton High School offers Louisiana’s Jump Start program, which lets students select career and technical education pathways like manufacturing, business management, and architecture and construction. It earns an A-minus grade.
Benton Elementary offers exceptional educational options to its young students.
Benton High School's motto is Win the day! Every student, every way by empowering others!
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Close to major highways and Springhill Medical Center
Louisiana state highways 2 and 157 cut through the region, and U.S. Route 371 is a few miles east. A railroad acts as the community’s northwestern border. Springhill is around 15-20 miles away, depending on a resident’s location in the area. Shreveport Regional Airport is close to 50 miles away. Springhill Medical Center is a 48-bed hospital that opened a new emergency wing in 2025. Hanson says tornadoes occasionally hit the area, but not frequently enough to be a major concern.
Highway 157 in Mot-Carterville connects the neighborhood to Shreveport and Springhill for easy access to retail and restaurants.
The Shreveport airport is only a short drive from Mot-Carterville offering easy travel.
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Greek food, pizza and shopping in nearby Springhill
Residents have to drive to neighboring commercial centers for shopping and dining. In Springhill, Chania Greek Restaurant serves authentic entrees like lamb shanks. The Butler House Bistro & Pizza Pro is within a historic residence and has Southern-inspired food. Chavo’s Mexican Restaurant’s meals are a balance of traditional and modern elements. Coffee on the Red awaits customers in Bossier City, on the way to Shreveport. The city also has a Piggly Wiggly grocery store and a Walmart Supercenter.
Mot-Carterville residents love Chania Greek Cafe for its authentic Mediterranean flavors nearby.
Mot-Carterville’s Piggly Wiggly is a central grocery spot known for friendly service and fresh produce.
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Parks in this Area
Plain Dealing Playground
East Side Park
MAD PlayScape
Oil Heritage Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mot-Carterville
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mot-Carterville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mot-Carterville, Springhill sell after 186 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mot-Carterville, Springhill over the last 12 months is $95,000.
A beautiful 15-acre tract of land with approximately 500 ft of Highway 157 road frontage. The property boasts an excellent stand of southern loblolly pine trees and also borders the prestigious Bodcau Bayou. This is a perfect place to build your dream home.
Looking for your own little piece of paradise to build a weekend cabin or your dream home? Look no further than this 1.9 acres, just a hop, skip and jump away from Ivan Lake. Enjoy fishing and small boating on this little gem in Cotton Valley. Ivan Lake is part of the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area. Call today before this property gets away. Lots on Ivan Lake do not come along very often.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,135
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,838
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,354
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
9.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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