Provenance Development and City Taxes (Shreveport, Patterson: for sale, real estate, assessors)

[paleopanda]

I may take a job in the Shreveport area about 1-1.5 years from now. I live in Texas now but I was born and raised in a small town about two hours south of Shreveport and my parents still live there. Anyway, the last few times I have been back home I took daytrips to Shreveport to get an idea of the areas I like and to get a general feel for the place. My favorite neighborhood, by far, has been Provenance in Southeast Shreveport. I love the feel of the development and being on the far south side of Shreveport puts it a little closer to my parents house.

However, I have read some concerning articles about taxes in Shreveport. An article was posted in 2011 that states Shreveport property taxes were 70-90% higher than other cities in Louisiana. Beyond that, it looks like bond issues have been floated for roads and schools since that article was published. I am afraid that no matter how much I like Provenance, city taxes in Shreveport may be pricing me out of the market there.

For people familiar with Southeast Shreveport in general and hopefully the Provenance subdivision in particular, what other subdivision can you recommend that may be in Bossier or Benton areas outside of those Shreveport city taxes?

[JWG223]

Originally Posted by paleopanda

I may take a job in the Shreveport area about 1-1.5 years from now. I live in Texas now but I was born and raised in a small town about two hours south of Shreveport and my parents still live there. Anyway, the last few times I have been back home I took daytrips to Shreveport to get an idea of the areas I like and to get a general feel for the place. My favorite neighborhood, by far, has been Provenance in Southeast Shreveport. I love the feel of the development and being on the far south side of Shreveport puts it a little closer to my parents house.

However, I have read some concerning articles about taxes in Shreveport. An article was posted in 2011 that states Shreveport property taxes were 70-90% higher than other cities in Louisiana. Beyond that, it looks like bond issues have been floated for roads and schools since that article was published. I am afraid that no matter how much I like Provenance, city taxes in Shreveport may be pricing me out of the market there.

For people familiar with Southeast Shreveport in general and hopefully the Provenance subdivision in particular, what other subdivision can you recommend that may be in Bossier or Benton areas outside of those Shreveport city taxes?

Really depends on the tax assessor. One plot may cost much more tax than the one next to it, and not really be that much different in value. It's also who ya know This is LA, man. Grease some palms.

[Chance and Change]

JWG223,Don't give people "criminally instigated slants of non confirmed information as such",

(Hopefully any kind of graft, under the table money and other subversive acts against the city, parish or state will be prosecuted to the fullest and done so swiftly.)


Palepanda, If you are new to the area, plan to do your business fair and square and obey the laws as they exist.
Go to the Tax Assessors office and pursue any tax related information as it relates to real property and get the correct information.

[rgathrights]

Here is the Shreveport Tax Assessor's office, I encourage you to search the tax rolls for the neighborhood you are interested in and compare the actual taxes themselves. Louisiana property tax is very low compared to other states.

https://www.caddoassessor.org/PublicSearch/Search.aspx

Originally Posted by Chance and Change

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Go to the Tax Assessors office and pursue any tax related information as it relates to real property and get the correct information.

Chance and Change, you should work harder to provide the users of City-Data.com forums relevant information. Why go to the tax assessors office when you can see the data online!

[rgathrights]

There is another option for you paleopanda, if you have a year before moving to shreveport. The adjudicated property program in the city of Shreveport allows you to purchase abandoned property for low prices.

Adjudicated Property Search
Shreveport, LA - Official Website - Properties for Sale

Rules and ways to buy the adjudicated property:
Caddo Parish, LA - Official Website - Adjudicated Property

[paleopanda]

Thanks for the info rgathrights but I don't think I'm looking to purchase abandoned property. Anyone familiar with The Crossing at Wemple subdivision over in Bossier and how it would compare to Provenance? If not, I'll be back up that way in November and will check it out.

[JWG223]

Originally Posted by Chance and Change

JWG223,Don't give people "criminally instigated slants of non confirmed information as such",

(Hopefully any kind of graft, under the table money and other subversive acts against the city, parish or state will be prosecuted to the fullest and done so swiftly.)


Palepanda, If you are new to the area, plan to do your business fair and square and obey the laws as they exist.
Go to the Tax Assessors office and pursue any tax related information as it relates to real property and get the correct information.

You're the one in the other thread saying it's wrong to prosecute minor breaks of the law because it's not worth the trouble, lol LA just wastes tax dollars. They don't deserve the money, it should be used by those who EARN IT to do something USEFUL with.

[BeenThereDunThat]

Caddo Parish / Shreveport Metro has higher property taxes when you consider other areas in Louisiana.
Add to the poor infrastructure and disproportionate city services, etc.; and you'll wonder where the money goes.

Here's a La. PBS news magazine segment on the subject from a few years back. Google Eliott Stonecipher who keeps track of such matters for more recent info.

La. PBS - High Property Taxes in Caddo / Shreveport:

https://youtu.be/s8xQuus6yQ4

[Dr Dough]

I live close to the Crossing at Wemple subdivision. I watched it as it was being built from the ground up. It was developed by a builder named Wade Patterson - who is a great builder around here. He has a lot of pride in his work and pays very close attention to detail - I say that because the quality of the homes are great.

It isn't really comparable to Provenance in any way other than they are both "garden style" homes - meaning they have small yards and are close together. The style of home is different at Wemple.

Provenance I would think has more upgraded amenities around it like restaurants, shops, and a park that are actually integrated into the community. The price per square foot in Provenance is a little outrageous in my opinion - and for me personally I would be concerned that I wouldn't be able to sell the house for what I had in it when I was ready to move. However - I know people that live there and they absolutely love it. Also, I think the properties are managed well by their HOA, and they pay very close attention to their comps so really my fears may be unfounded.

The Wemple homes are much smaller, and it feels a little more compact as far as lot spacing. I think most of the homes in Wemple are 2 bedrooms also. My concern about getting into this part of town is that the city currently has annexed (and maybe un-annexed) about 90 acres across the street and currently going through a zoning process for a Super Walmart. My concern is that the Super Walmart may bring too many undesirables and crazy traffic to the small street the subdivision sits on.

It really all boils down to personal preference and what part of town you want to live in. Most people are moving to the areas that you are interested in (South Shreveport, North Bossier area). Both have their pros and cons. Good luck to you on your search - when you get closer to your move I highly recommend getting a real estate agent that can help you narrow down your search and do most of the work for you. If you need recommendations just ask.

Hope that helps.