Sulphur, Louisiana



Sulphur....Gateway to the Creole Nature Trail
Suphur Recreation and Aquatic Center
 Above photo courtesy
City of Sulphur


Click here for a TerraServer Topographical Map of Sulphur.  The wikipedia link below provides further links to aerial and topo maps of Sulphur, LA.

Be sure to visit my Quality of Life section. It provides information about all of Southwest Louisiana. The quality of life section includes information about the multiple golf courses int he Sulphur area as well as 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. Care Help of Sulphur is one of many respected organizations.

  


Sulphur, LA Links of Interest  
Demographics, Geography, Aerial and Topo Maps of Sulphur,all in one central location thanks to one of the top 30 websites in the world, Wikipedia!  
Creole Nature Trail The Creole Nature Trail is more than 180-mile miles and  was the first National Scenic Byway in the Gulf South. The trail is one of only 20 so designated by the Federal Highway Department. It is the only National Scenic Byway to be named solely for its natural intrinsic qualities.  A visit to the Creole Nature Trail is a journey to Louisiana's Outback.  
 Suphur Parks and Recreation  
 
 
  • Frasch Golf Course is a public course located in Sulphur. This link also supplies a list of other public courses.  Bayou Oaks Country Club offers a golf course just South of Sulphur.
  
 Newcomer Information includes contact and other information for utility companies and Driver's License Bureau.  
Official City of Sulphur Website    The city of Sulphur website has been updated and offers a variety of helpful information, including utlity information, churches, parks and recreation.  
Lake Area Runners   
Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana  
Brief description of major areas courtesy of CENTURY21 Bessette Realty, Inc. Below, I have provided geographical descriptions of our local Multiple Listing Service as well as major subdivisions.  

Links to the Brimstone Museum, Henning Cultural Center and more are
contained on the Quality of Life Page.

Sulphur Police Department Web Page

Southwest Daily News

West Calcasieu Association of Commerce 


 

 
   
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 Sulphur and surrounding areas request.

Sulphur is a located just West of Lake Charles.  Sulphur Real Estate MLS areas are as follows:
MLS Area

MLS Short Description
for MLS/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
This section is in development and is based on MLS data. The incorrect overlap of subdivisions will be corrected soon. Note: some of the overlap is correct.
70 Southwest Sulphur

 I10 North to Hwy 90, Neg Beglis Parkway West to City Limits Briarwood, Doiron Addition, F.G.Lock, Gulfway Terrace, Hunter Acres, J.T.Henning, Kingswood, Pecan Acres,  Pecan Grove, Pinecrest, Plantation Estates, Ridgewood, Rosemont, Royal Oaks, Sunnywood, Tanglewood, Villa Maria, Westfield, Wildwood, Woodland Terrace
75 Sulphur

 10 South to Cities Service Hwy,Neg Beglis Parkway West to City Limits Carlin and Stine, D. J. Woodward, D.S.Perkins, F.J. Lock, Kimwood, Pecan Acres, Pinecrest, Royal Oaks, Sonnier, Southpark, Tanglewilde, Villa Maria, Westfield, Wildwood, Woodland Terrace
80 Southeast Sulphur

 Neg Beglis Parkway east to Lake Charles, Old Spanish Trail South to Cities Services Hwy. (note Cities Service Hwy funs both N/S and E/W) Barcelona, Barton Place, Beverly Hills, Cedar Sub, Elmwood, Dogwood, Forest Hills, Forest Park, Gilmar Acres, Glen Taylor Estates, Hollywood, Hollywood Oaks, Indian Hills, Indian Oaks, Lawrence R. Counter, Lebanon, Magnolia Forest, Maplewood, Maplewood Estates, Maplewood Partition, North Forest Hills, Rosepark, Summewood, Sylvan Oaks, Waynewood, Westpoint
101 North of Sulphur North of Old Spanish Trail, East of Lewis St and Hwy 27, West of Houston River Road Audubon Acres, Chalkley Pines, Majestic Pines, Sandy Pines, Timberly Place
130 Carlyss

 Cities Services Hwy South to Parish Line Bayou Oaks, Bonanza, Evangeline Oaks, Gulfway Terrace, Hickory Ridge, Oak Lake Estates, Oak Leaf Forest, Plantation Estates, Rosemont, Southern Oaks, Spanish Oaks, Trosclair Estates, Vincent Settlement
  
Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Louisiana and Sulphur:



 

What is the population?  
The 2000 census indicated the population of the City of Sulphur at just over 20,000 . The MSA for the Lake Charles area indicates a population of 184,700.  
How far is Sulphur from Houston and New Orleans?  
Sulphur is approximately 150 miles from Houston and approximately 220 miles from New Orleans.  
What is the weather like?  
Sulphur is blessed with a generally mild, comfortable climate.  Click here for today's weather as well as a 5 day forecast.  
How do Sulphur Schools and all of Southwest Louisiana Schools measure up?  
Sulphur 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 Sulphur, LA area?  
The average sales price for 2007 for the 287 residential homes sold in the Sulphur areas described above was $146,305 with a median sales price of $129,900.

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 buyers and sellers with a variety of statistical reports specific to Sulphur areas as well as within the entire Multiple Listing Service. 		 

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CENTURY 21 Bessette Realty, Inc.
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