Moss Bluff, Louisiana


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Be sure to visit my Quality of Life section. It provides information about all of Southwest Louisiana. Golf, dining,  accommodations, arts and culture and more!

Schools.Derenda.com includes my insights as a former teacher, links to school ranking reports and links to local public and private schools. All are arranged in a user-friendly manner.


310info.org offers an extensive list of the various community agencies and non-profit organizations in and around Lake Charles.

  


Moss Bluff Links of Interest
Demogarphics, Statitistics, and More Specific to Moss Bluff
     City-Data.Com
        Wikipedia
Lake Area Runners 
Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana
Newcomer Information includes contact and other information for utility companies and Driver's License Bureau
Sam Houston Jones State Park
MLS Areas and Major Subdivisions
The Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS manages the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS is a database of property and homes for sale in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Carlyss, Westlake and the remainder of Calcasieu Parish. This centralized database enables agents to more effectively serve buyers and sellers. I do NOT require registration for access to an MLS/IDX search.  For a quick explanation of the various ways to search for properties including a method to have listings meeting your parameters e-mailed to you as they are placed in MLS, visit my Search Options page.

A map is included in my relocation kit which I will forward to you upon request. If you simply need a map, e-mail me with a map of Lake Charles and surrounding areas request.

Moss Bluff is an unincorporated bedroom community located just North of Lake Charles. The 10,000+ residents enjoy urban conveniences in a tranquil, wooded setting. While Moss Bluff is within the Lake Charles postal area, it is generally treated as a distinct community. Moss Bluff has been a popular resale area for many years. Wooded, one-acre lots are quite typical. Moss Bluff Real Estate MLS areas are as follows:
MLS Area

MLS Short Geo Description
Used on IDX searches

 Detailed Geographical Description Subdivisions with at least 5 sales or active listings with list prices in excess of $50,000 per MLS as of Jan. 31, 2006
110 Moss Bluff* East of Hwy 171, north of MLS area 116, including both sides of the West Fork of the Calcasieu River. Beechwood, Deer Run, Emeral Forest, Greenleaf, Greenwood, Indian Ridge, Magnolia Forest, Pine Meadows, Roman Forest, Shadowwoods, Suburban Forest, Terrell Sub, Woodland Hills
120 Moss Bluff* West of Hwy 171 to Holbrook Park, North of the Calcasieu River Alamo, Brackenridge Park, Cypress Lake, Dalcque Estates, Diamond Development, Duplechain, French Settlement, Gardenwood, Gateway Esates,  Glenwood, Indian Acres, Indian Bayou, Indian Hills, Indian Ridge, Jamestown, Jensen Pine Acres, Lorraine Pines, Lynnwood Terrace, Midway, Moss Bluff Acres, Moss Bluff Estates, Noah's Acres, North Park, Park Manor, Park View, Pentangeli Square, Pine Bluff Estates, Pine Forest Estates, Pinewood Estates, Piney Hill Heights, Quail Ridge, Southern Belle Estates, Sunrise, Timberline, Victorian Heights, West Pine Ridge, Winding Woods, WKN
   * Not a Typographical error The MLS Vendor placed identical names for these two areas. When conducting an MLS/IDX search, the areas are listed in numerical order as indicated here.  
Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Louisiana and Moss Bluff:
What is the population?
The 2000 census indicated the population of the City of Lake Charles as 72,757 with an MSA Population of 184,700.
How far is Moss Bluff from Houston and New Orleans?
Moss Bluff is approximately 155 miles from Houston and approximately 215 miles from New Orleans.
What is the weather like?
We are blessed with a generally mild, comfortable climate.  Click here for today's weather as well as a 5 day forecast.
How do Moss Bluff Schools and all of Southwest Louisiana Schools measure up?
The area has excellent public and private schools. As a former teacher, I have prepared an overview of education along with links to Lake Charles schools, Sulphur Schools, Westlake Schools, Moss Bluff Schools and other helpful information. The overview includes important links to school statistics such as those compiled by the Department of Education.
What is the average home sales price for the Lake Charles area?
The quick answer is: The average sales price for 2007 for the 204 residential homes sold in the Moss Bluff areas described above was $186,265 with a median sales price of $182,700. 

What is the average home sales price for the entire MLS area?
For the 1736 sales of residential homes sold between Jan.1st and Dec. 31st, 2007, the average priced home for the entire MLS was $157,287 and the median price was $139,650.  However, I caution my clients from depending on "average sales prices."  Age, location, condition, and floor plan are a few of the critical items that need to be considered when looking at housing statistics.

I make a point of staying current with the market and can supply you with a variety of statistical reports specific to Moss Bluff or other areas within our Multiple Listing Service.

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Derenda S. Grubb
CENTURY 21 Bessette Realty, Inc.
3025 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

 derenda@derenda.com

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