Martin Luther King Jr is a suburban neighborhood situated northwest of downtown Shreveport. With nearby roadways and free bus fares, residents have ample access to surrounding amenities and attractions. More importantly, the neighborhood is focused on uplifting its community and bringing neighbors together thanks to establishments like the David Raines Recreation Center and the Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Association.
Breaking off from Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, the community's main line, is the neighborhood’s narrow residential streets. Endless mature trees, including evergreen and southern magnolias, are spread throughout the neighborhood, providing homeowners with a rural feel despite being so close to the city. Ranch-style homes, built in the mid-to-late 20th century, can be found sitting atop moderately sized front yards and are typically paired with driveways large enough to fit one vehicle. Those looking to purchase a home in the Martin Luther King Jr neighborhood can expect a range from $50,000 for a two-bedroom home to $135,000 for a renovated three-bedroom house. The newly constructed modern Craftsman-style homes to the northeast can be listed as high as $315,000.
Residents of the community take advantage of the several SporTran bus stops found throughout the neighborhood. The system provides residents with free rides to surrounding daily amenities, including Southern University Shreveport, which is located in the neighborhood. Downtown Shreveport is a short 3.8-mile drive southeast of the community via Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North Market Street. The same route can drop residents off at the Shreveport Downtown Regional Airport. Visits to the CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center can be made via a 13.8-mile drive along I-49 South.
Young students can begin their journey at Pinegrove Elementary School, which has earned a C-minus from Niche. Older students will head to Northside Middle School, which has yet to receive a school from GreatSchools or Niche, before attending Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy. The local high school has also earned a C-minus from Niche and offers dual enrollment courses to its students.
Home-style cooked soul food can be enjoyed less than three miles away along North Market Street and is best known for its oxtail and hot water cornbread. Meals on the go can be grabbed from Quick Snack Grocery before heading to the nearby Brookshire’s for any grocery needs. Retail shopping can be done at the local Dollar General on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive or at the nearest Walmart Plaza, a 6.2-mile trip via I-49.
Many of the neighborhood residents spend time at David Raines Recreation Center and Park, known as the heart of the neighborhood. It has become a place for locals to come together, with children playing on its playsets, games on the basketball court and homework tutoring taking place inside. The new MLK Community Garden and Park is home to a community garden full of fresh vegetables and plenty of picnic tables for a lunch in the park.
The David Raines Recreation Center and Martin Luther King Jr Neighborhood Association host several events throughout the year. Not far is the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, which also hosts several events, including the Annual Louisiana State Fair.
Neighboring the community to the west is the Kansas City Southern Railway. As this is an active railyard, residents experience background noise, and on occasion, longer commutes due to passing trains. Those looking to move to the area should consider this before making Martin Luther King Jr their new home.
Evette Clark
Keller Williams Northwest
(318) 666-4305
93 Total Sales
1 in Martin Luther King Jr
$170,000 Price
Shelly Wagner
Shelly Wagner & Associates + JPAR Real Estate
(318) 666-4452
745 Total Sales
1 in Martin Luther King Jr
$38,500 Price
Mario Gerard
Century 21 Elite
(318) 666-6727
89 Total Sales
2 in Martin Luther King Jr
$21K - $39K Price Range
Adam Lytle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate
(318) 666-9842
991 Total Sales
3 in Martin Luther King Jr
$10K - $35K Price Range
Jan Smith
Century 21 Elite
(318) 924-3690
266 Total Sales
8 in Martin Luther King Jr
$2K - $90K Price Range
Gerod Durden
Durden Property Group LLC
(318) 666-4414
137 Total Sales
4 in Martin Luther King Jr
$21K - $123K Price Range
On average, homes in Martin Luther King Jr, Shreveport sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Martin Luther King Jr, Shreveport over the last 12 months is $138,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$702 - $1,054 per month
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