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 in the 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 Southwest Louisiana.
Newcomer Information includes contact and other information for utility companies and Driver's License Bureau
Brief description of major areas courtesy of CENTURY21 Bessette Realty, Inc. Below, geographical descriptions of our local Multiple Listing Service as well as major subdivisions in Vinton are provided.
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, Vinton 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.
The Vinton Real Estate MLS area is partially combined with West Sulphur. The sudvisions that follow represent subdivisons within Vinton. Many of the areas in and around Vinton are on large lots or acreage and may not be a part of a recorded subdivision. The median and average sales price are for the entire MLS area of 140.
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.
140
Vinton/West Sulphur
West of Hwy 27 and Lewis Street, North of Hwy 90
Alice Perry, H.P.Fontenot, Oak Grove Estates, Shaw Sub, Thoroughbred Park, Vinton Township, Walter Broussard, Western Delta Acres
Frequently Asked Questions About Vinton, LA and Southwest Louisiana:
What is the population?
The 2000 census indicated the population of the City of Vinton at just over 3,300. The MSA for the Lake Charles area indicates a population of 184,700.
How far is Vinton from Houston and New Orleans?
Vinton is approximately 140 miles from Houston and approximately 225 miles from New Orleans.
What is the weather like?
Vinton is blessed with a generally mild, comfortable climate. Click here for today's weather as well as a 5 day forecast.
How do Vinton Schools and all of Southwest Louisiana Schools measure up?
As a former teacher, I have prepared an overview of education along with links to Vinton Schools, 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 Vinton, LA area?
The average sales price for 2007 for the 26 residential homes sold in the Vinton area described above was $83,377 with a median sales price of $69,900.
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 Vinton as well as within the entire Multiple Listing Service.