Our rural communities with land for sale in Southwest Louisiana

It’s exactly what you’d expect from any thriving area in the South, only with a unique Cajun twist. A booming energy business, tourism and the state’s largest military base (Fort Polk) are often what first introduce people to Southwest Louisiana. And once they relocate to Calcasieu, Allen and Jefferson Davis parishes, they quickly come to treasure it for the truly original culture, friendly people, flavorful food and a roster of no-excuse-for-ever-being-bored recreational activities.

Yes! If you build a home on your rural property in Louisiana, you can apply for a $7,500 exemption for a purchase up to 160 acres. In addition, some parishes double that exemption ($15,000) for property owned and occupied by military veterans with service-related disabilities. Your broker can provide suggestions on how to find details about what tax advantages you may be able to leverage in the parish you’re considering.

Here’s the bottom line up-front: It depends on who’s selling the land. At Raydient Rural, all of our communities have electricity access. For most of our communities, well and septic systems will need to be installed to access well-water and sewage. A limited number of communities have access to city-water. Companies are also making daily rapid advances in bringing faster internet speeds to rural communities, and many communities have at least one satellite internet provider.

The loan size and complexity of the deal may have some influence on that, but, by and large, you can expect to have attorney’s fees, origination or services loan fees, appraisals, surveys and title insurance. (At Raydient Rural, we ensure our properties have a clean title before they go on the market.) Your broker and/or attorney can provide additional advice on what costs to consider when budgeting your purchase.