In 1903, the Louisiana community of Zachary was almost destroyed by a blaze allegedly started by a greengrocer trying to flame-ripen bananas. The resilient settlement was rebuilt, and today, the buildings that survived the fire, including the 1898 Allison House, are part of the two-block downtown historic district. The city's tenacity is still evident through a devotion to its heritage and its commitment to the future. "Zachary is a small, close-knit community that is still growing," says Heath Monte with Monte Real Estate.
Chain supermarkets and local establishments
Locals restock kitchen supplies at Winn-Dixie or Walmart. Tucker's Seafood Market & Deli offers fresh crawfish, oysters and cooked items like fried catfish. Zachary has plenty of dining options to choose from; The South Plains Food Company stands out by providing its customers with a five-star experience. The indoor seating space features unique artisan tables, while outdoor seating occupies a large deck. The restaurant serves local favorites and has an entire room for on-tap beers. The local snack bar, Virginia St. Snowballs, has comforting favorites like hotdogs, nachos and flavored ice.
Come get crawfish, nachos, and snowballs at Zachary's Virginia St. Snowballs.
Homes from the last 100 years
Homes here range from traditional to contemporary, although most of the latter are new constructions. The city has cottages, bungalows, ranch-style homes, and Acadian houses. There are also French Provincial homes and custom-built residences like log cabins. There are a handful of New Orleans-style cottages peeking out of the trees. Lawns are well-kept, and some make use of natural landscaping. Prices run from $100,000 for an investment property to well over $1 million for a six-bedroom, seven-bath new construction home. "The city is not as small as it used to be. It's rapidly growing and new construction is going up," Monte says.
Zachary homes can feature long driveways and sidewalks.
Zachary has acadian style homes with tall and short roofs.
Purchase this cottage home in the welcoming Zachary area.
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A progression of schools
Zachary has one of the best school districts in the state. Students will attend a succession of academic locations throughout the years. Young ones begin their journey at Rollins Place Elementary until the end of second grade. Schools like Zachary Elementary teach and empower students while building self-esteem. The elementary accepts third to fourth grades and has the No. 2 spot for best public elementary schools in the parish from Niche. Copper Mill Elementary opens its doors to fifth and sixth graders. Seventh to eighth graders head to Northwestern Middle. Zachary High offers a dual enrollment program for seniors to gain college credit and offers athletic summer camps. The school has over a dozen sports options, including wrestling, tennis and golf. Each school has an A grade from Niche.
Zachary High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
Watch a nail biting Friday night game at Zachary High School.
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Over 70 acres of park space
Zachary is peppered with green spaces, and Zachary Youth Park is among the most popular. The sports complex rests on 33 acres and provides year-round youth programs. There are synthetic turf fields for baseball and softball, as well as two T-ball fields and multiple batting cages. There's also a playground, picnic areas and a half-mile walking trail. Adjacent to the Youth Park is Zachary Community Park. The green space is spread over 43 acres with a lake, dog park, and nature trails. The grounds include an outdoor fitness station, skate park and spray pad.
Zachary Youth Park features multiple basketball goals for a quick pick-up game.
These geese roam from waterfront to waterfront in Zachary's lakes and ponds.
Zachary Youth Park is the location for youth sports in the Zachary area.
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Getting around on CATS routes and downtown hospital
Commuters travel through the city and nearby regions on the Capital Area Transit System bus service. Residents can head to the local medical facilities, such as Ochsner Health Center or the Lane Medical Plaza, near the center of the city. Zachary is about 15 miles from Baton Rouge.
A golfing community
Zachary has several golf clubs, but only one was rated the best golf course in Louisiana by Golf Advisor. Beaver Creek is an 18-hole course through picturesque, protected wetlands. The par-72 layout offers unique shot-making opportunities and a large putting green. There's a PGA Tour-style driving range, a large practice facility and a short-game practice area.
Try your golf swing at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Zacahry.
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