Made up of the tiny villages Longstreet and Keatchie (often spelled Keachie or Keachi), the rural neighborhood of Longstreet-Keatchie sits on Louisiana’s eastern border. Roughly 35 miles south of Shreveport, the sparsely populated neighborhood offers private, country living. “All of DeSoto Parish is pretty rural, with a small population, but when it comes to the Longstreet-Keatchie area, if you blink, you might miss it,” says Cindy Taylor, an area native and broker with T & T Realty, LLC. “Not many people move to the area from somewhere else, they just move around within the area,” Taylor says. “Families usually live here for generations, and most people who move away end up moving back to be closer to family and friends or to live on a property that was passed down to them.”
Longstreet-Keatchie
Rural Neighborhood in Longstreet, Louisiana
De Soto Parish 71032, 71046, 71049
Open land and rural landscapes equate to acreage opportunities
Buyers in the Longstreet-Keatchie area generally have a choice of manufactured homes, traditional midcentury ranch-style homes, or sprawling new farmhouse-style builds with open floor plans. Many homes here, regardless of their style, sit on wooded, multi-acre lots, and often there are large empty lots for sale. Manufactured homes and fixer-uppers can be found for less than $100,000 and can range to $200,000 depending on acreage and amenities, and new farmhouse-style homes built within the last decade can go for $300,000 to $500,000 or more, depending on the acreage.
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Learning at either Logansport or North DeSoto
Longstreet-Keatchie is in the DeSoto Parish Public School District, and according to Taylor, while some households in the northern part of the neighborhood are zoned for North DeSoto Elementary, Middle, and High School, most are zoned to attend Logansport High, which holds all grade levels from pre-k through graduation. The small number of students per grade level at Logansport High, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche, allows for a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. For households that are zoned for North DeSoto schools, kids can attend the B-plus-rated North DeSoto Lower Elementary for pre-k through second grade and the B-rated North DeSoto Upper Elementary for third through fifth grade. From there, students can attend North DeSoto Middle, which earns an A-minus rating, and move on to the B-plus-rated North DeSoto High School, which offers Jump Start, a career and technical education programs in fields like nursing, business, computers, manufacturing and more.
Nearby parks in Logansport and Mansfield
Residents in Longstreet-Keatchie can travel roughly 15 miles south to parks in Logansport, including Garrett Park, which has a boat launch on the Sabine River and covered picnic tables. Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park offers serene views of the Sabine River and has a paved walking trail leading to a boardwalk, as well as a large stage for concert performances and a playground and splash pad for children. The Mansfield State Historic Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is roughly 20 miles southeast in Mansfield, and preserves 178 acres where the Battle of Mansfield took place during the Civil War. The site includes a museum that features Civil War uniforms and artillery, and the nearly mile-long Battlefield Trail that visitors can hike.
Local eats at Keachie Kountry Store & Cafe or DB's Station, with grocery shopping 20 miles away
For major grocery shopping, residents can travel north to Shreveport to find stores like ALDI, Walmart, Brookshire’s Market and Kroger, or 20 miles southeast to Mansfield to visit the Walmart or Brookshire’s there. When staying local, residents can take a step back in time and stop at Keachie Kountry Store & Cafe for a small selection of grocery essentials, where they also serve breakfast, burgers and southern comfort classics like chicken fried steak and ribeye, as well as daily lunch specials. DB’s Station also offers its own breakfast menu and selection of daily lunch specials, along with fresh deli meats and cheeses. For additional locally owned dining options, residents in Longstreet-Keatchie can travel roughly 20 miles south to Logansport and visit Big Zach’s Place for seafood, steak and more or Mayte’s Mexican for south-of-the-border fare. For an abundance of additional options, residents can travel north to Shreveport.
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Access to Shreveport and beyond through Louisiana Highway 5
Louisiana Highway 5 runs directly through Longstreet-Keatchie, giving residents connecting access to major routes like Interstate 49 and Interstate 20, which can take them north to Shreveport, as well as throughout Louisiana and beyond. When traveling further distances, the Shreveport Regional Airport is roughly 25 miles north with service to major domestic destinations like Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte and Denver, with seasonal flights to Destin, and Orlando/Sanford. For emergency and specialized medical care, the DeSoto Regional Health System is located roughly 20 miles southeast in Mansfield.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Hayli Cagle
Hayli Cagle
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty-Tyler
(318) 754-0193
336 Total Sales
13 in Longstreet-Keatchie
$25K - $280K Price Range
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Karen Davis
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Karen Davis
Responds QuicklyDiamond Realty & Associates
(318) 666-4508
61 Total Sales
1 in Longstreet-Keatchie
$130,000 Price
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Audrey Hall
AH
Audrey Hall
Responds QuicklyFathom Realty LLC
(817) 668-3619
29 Total Sales
1 in Longstreet-Keatchie
$45,900 Price
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Prentice Tannehill
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Prentice Tannehill
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate
(318) 708-2070
39 Total Sales
3 in Longstreet-Keatchie
$258K - $1.3M Price Range
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Jodi Fountain
Jodi Fountain
Responds QuicklyTown & Country Real Estate
(936) 284-4230
79 Total Sales
1 in Longstreet-Keatchie
$160,000 Price
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Debra Lindsey
Debra Lindsey
Responds QuicklyBetter Homes And Gardens RE Lindsey Realty
(318) 562-5650
95 Total Sales
1 in Longstreet-Keatchie
$7,500 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Eddie D Jones Park
Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Garrett Park
- Boating
- Picnic Area
- River
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Longstreet-Keatchie | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Longstreet-Keatchie, Longstreet sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Longstreet-Keatchie, Longstreet over the last 12 months is $384,822, up 45% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$239,000
Median Single Family Price
$312,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Months of Supply
2.70
Median List Price
$394,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-29%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
67
Median Year Built
2005
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,310
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,404
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
174,240
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,935
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,923
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,586
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.2%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
50.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Logansport
A small, rural Louisiana town bordering Texas on the east bank of the Sabine River
Mansfield
Blue-collar living 40 miles south of Shreveport with ties to the Civil War
Stonewall
Small town in northwest Louisianna with stellar schools
Grand Cane
A historic DeSoto Parish village with country charm and boutique shopping
Stanley
A secluded rural village near the Louisiana-Texas border
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