Welcome to 1339 Blankenship Dr. This home is situated on 24 beautiful maintained acre's nestled inside a flowering pecan orchard in the heart of Deridder, LA. There is an additional 129 Acres, that could also be yours. Drive down a long private drive to this beautiful all custom built home designed in the style of iconic Louisiana Architect A. Hays Town. The home was hand-built by local Mennonite Craftsmen with reclaimed antique materials throughout the inside and outside of the home. Materials you will see are beautiful 200 year old pine timbers, antique chestnut and antique oak flooring. The brick on the inside and outside of the home is all from the old Buster Brown Shoe Factory in St. Louis, MO. As you pull up to the drive you will see the beautiful brick laid throughout the pathway to the double French doors leading inside. Before you go in, enjoy the quiet, sit on the front porch which is also laid brick and watch for deer. Enter the home through the tall double doors. When you walk into the kitchen you will envision yourself entertaining. Large Island, 6 burner gas stove with pot filler, walk-in pantry for plenty of storage. Guests can enjoy the sitting area to the right, or walk under the beautiful brick arches to a large family room. Go sit by the fire while visiting with friends and family. As you head towards the primary bedroom you will see built in bookshelves with a hidden entrance to the almost finished attic. This space could be finished very easily as subfloor, insulation and framing is all complete. The primary bedroom has French doors leading to the outside patio, bathroom offers walk-in stone shower, and lovely soaking tub, and of course double sinks and double walk-in closets. The upstairs bedroom is like its own apartment, offering 532 SQ Ft. located above the garage. It has a full living/bedroom space, and full bathroom. There is utility installed for a possible small kitchen. The property offers a barn, a pond, and so much more.
The median home value in Deridder, LA is $180,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $137,000. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Deridder, LA is $180,500. Approximately 53.48% of Deridder homes are owned, compared to 31.51% rented, while 15.01% are vacant. Deridder real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Deridder real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Deridder, Louisiana has a population of 10,060. Deridder is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.12% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 34.3%.
The median household income in Deridder, Louisiana is $50,889. The median household income for the surrounding county is $57,130 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Deridder is 36.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 61.3 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.