Homes for Rent in South Toledo Bend, South Toledo Bend

The Toledo Bend Reservoir is one of the largest human-made bodies of water in the country. Spanning nearly 200,000 acres, the reservoir and its hydroelectric dam serve as a source of electric power for much of Texas and Louisiana. On the southern end of the massive lake, the quiet waterside area of South Toledo Bend is made up of a few subdivisions, mostly for seasonal residents when the weather cooperates. “I’d say most of the people who own properties up here are not permanent residents. There are some that live here, but most of them are second homes,” says Carolyn Whitney, a real estate agent with JLA Realty who has lived in the area for over a decade. Longtime residents love the peace and quiet and the lakeside lifestyle right on the Texas-Louisiana border. Much of South Toledo Bend is in a forested landscape with towering trees surrounding the single-family homes. Most homes are raised aboveground despite a low risk of flooding in the areas near the lake. Waterfront properties tend to range between the low $200,000s and $550,000, while homes more inland can cost between $150,000 and $400,000. “There are some short-term rentals as well,” Coshman says. “Some people will buy