Walker

Walker

Located in Livingston County

$255,651 Average Value
$152 Average Price per Sq Ft
89 Homes For Sale

Pleasant days and starry nights await you in Walker, Louisiana. It’s one of only two cities in Livingston Parish and was founded in the 1820s. Originally called Milton Old Field, the town’s name was changed to Walker in 1890. Located in the pine woods near the twisting Amite River and some 20 miles east of Baton Rouge, Walker has a small urban core. But it stretches far beyond that to embrace open, rural land. There’s so little light pollution on the outskirts of town that a national observatory makes its home there, as it scans the skies, catching glimpses of what lies beyond the Milky Way.

Living in Walker provides residents with the best of country and city lifestyles. There’s plenty of open space to build your own dream home, and lots range from a few thousand dollars to several hundreds of thousands depending on how much land you’d like. Along with custom-built residences, you’ll find both traditional and a surprising amount of more contemporary housing. There are also manufactured homes, cottages, Acadians, farmhouses and ranch-style dwellings throughout the area. Prices range from $185,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch-style residence to $700,000 for a five-bedroom, four-bath traditionally designed newly built construction.

Students in the area have their choice of schools in Walker itself or throughout the parish as a whole. Walker Elementary educates children while empowering them. The school is growing quickly with new classes being added for prekindergarten, second, third and fifth grades. Walker Junior High participates in the State Library of Louisiana’s Young Reader’s Choice Awards and helps make the journey to high school easier. Walker High was founded in 1921 and focuses on career and college preparation while remaining one of the top 35 best schools in the state for athletes according to Niche. It also has a visual arts department teaching ceramics, game animation and art history courses.

In the more urban part of Walker, those craving the outdoors can venture to Sidney Hutchinson Park. The green space is centrally located and surrounded by a 1.2-mile walking trail that takes you around the perimeter of the park. The path is dog-friendly and has a few spots where your furry companion can run off-leash. The space also has a large lagoon stocked with fish like rainbow trout. You can cast your line from the footbridge spanning the waterway while watching ducks and geese enjoy themselves in and around the pond. In addition, the park has baseball diamonds for summertime games and Challenger Field for players with disabilities.

One of the most unique features of the Walker area is the LIGO Livingston Observatory. One of four sites working in conjunction to detect gravitational waves in space, the station’s sister site is located over 3,000 kilometers away in Hanford, Washington. Gravitational waves can signal the birth or death of a star as well as when stars collide. The public can learn more about what these waves mean on the first Saturday of every month when the observatory opens to the community by appointment. There are over 50 interactive exhibits in the Science Education Center for young and old to explore in this remote area of Livingston Parish.

Walker welcomes residents home each day with a laid-back attitude, everyday essentials and star-filled skies.

Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Kristen Siekmann

    Kristen Siekmann

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Professional

    (504) 608-6570

    46 Total Sales

    2 in Walker

    $332,500 Price Range

    Kristen Siekmann
  • Hayden Bell

    Hayden Bell

    Responds Quickly

    Kaizen Home Sales and Services, LLC

    (225) 304-4090

    36 Total Sales

    7 in Walker

    $50K - $375K Price Range

    Hayden Bell
  • Amanda Bennett

    Amanda Bennett

    Responds Quickly

    Thrive Real Estate LLC

    (985) 602-1897

    54 Total Sales

    1 in Walker

    $180,000 Price

    Amanda Bennett
  • Neil Kahn

    Neil Kahn

    Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners

    (225) 424-1931

    148 Total Sales

    19 in Walker

    $43K - $475K Price Range

    Neil Kahn
  • Katie Toups

    Katie Toups

    Blue Heron Realty

    (985) 602-5296

    249 Total Sales

    10 in Walker

    $198K - $370K Price Range

    Katie Toups
  • BRENT DRUDE

    BRENT DRUDE

    CBTEC HAMMOND

    (985) 401-5508

    300 Total Sales

    1 in Walker

    $175,000 Price

    BRENT DRUDE
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Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 1
    2 - 4pm

    14993 Cross Creek Blvd, Walker, LA 70785

    $279,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,692 Sq Ft
    • 14993 Cross Creek Blvd
    • New 4 days ago

    Freshly painted and move-in ready, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom and 2.5 bath home offers style, comfort, and custom upgrades throughout. The inviting foyer opens to a spacious living room, with a back door featuring six large windows that overlook the fenced backyard and covered patio—perfect for outdoor entertaining. Interior highlights include laminate flooring throughout, with tile in

    Damon Matthews Dream Home Realty

  • Sunday, May 25
    1 - 3pm

    12514 Orchid Ln, Walker, LA 70785

    $207,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,296 Sq Ft
    • 12514 Orchid Ln

    Welcome to this stunning contemporary home, built in 2021 and located in the desirable Foxglove community! Designed with modern living in mind, this home features neutral tones throughout and an inviting open-concept layout—perfect for entertaining. The stylish kitchen comes complete with a center island, a spacious corner pantry, sleek granite countertops, and a gas cooktop stove. Luxury vinyl

    Lorin Ridenour NextHome Solutions

  • Sunday, May 25
    2 - 4pm

    15022 Cross Creek Blvd, Walker, LA 70785

    $250,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,642 Sq Ft
    • 15022 Cross Creek Blvd

    Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, where style and comfort seamlessly combine. Featuring a spacious, open, and split floor plan. The modern stained concrete flooring flows throughout, offering both aesthetic appeal and easy upkeep. The living room is a true highlight, with a boxed ceiling, elegant crown molding, and recessed lighting that add warmth and

    Tricia Walker Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners

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