What It’s Actually Like Living in Freetown-Port Rico
Looking for the most unique, character-filled real estate in Lafayette, Louisiana in 2026? In this video, Drake Abshire breaks down why the smart money is targeting Freetown-Port Rico—two historic neighborhoods experiencing a massive revitalization wave. 🏡 Stop overpaying for a cookie-cutter subdivision lifestyle! If you crave unmatched walkability, rich history, and soaring property values, we are diving deep into what makes these historic streets so competitive. From the classic shotgun houses and Acadian cottages positioned right between Downtown Lafayette and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL), to the strict zoning rules regarding short-term rentals and the realities of plumbing and electrical updates, we're looking at the true lifestyle data. Discover why young professionals are abandoning the car-dependent suburbs to build generational equity right here in the cultural heart of Acadiana. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Subdivision Living vs. Historic Soul 00:40 – Freetown-Port Rico History & Architecture 01:16 – National Register of Historic Places Data 01:30 – Are These Historic Homes Falling Apart? 01:49 – Ultimate Walkability to Downtown & UL 02:14 – Lafayette Parish Bikeability Scores 02:27 – College Rental Market vs. Single-Family 02:46 – Low Inventory & High Real Estate Demand 03:08 – Downtown Lafayette Revitalization Trends 03:40 – Short-Term Rental AirBnb Zoning Rules 03:56 – Accessing Off-Market Historic Homes 📲 Text "HISTORIC" to (337) 316-0479 for your free, private Historic Home Alert in these zones. LET’S CONNECT: I’ve lived in Lafayette for 10+ years and I’m a local Realtor helping families buy, sell, and invest right here in Acadiana. If you’re planning a move—I’d love to talk to you (and yes, it’ll actually be me you’re talking to! 😉) 👇 Book a 1-on-1 Strategy Call: 📅 https://calendly.com/drake-abshire Drake Abshire | The SoLux Group Southern Luxury Experience At Any Price. 📞 Call/Text: (337) 316-0479 ✉️ Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: https://thesoluxgroup.com/ FOLLOW FOR LOCAL UPDATES: 👉 Instagram: / drakeabshirerealtor 👉 Facebook: / drakeabshirerealtor 👉 TikTok: / realestate_drake #LafayetteRealEstate #LafayetteLA #MovingToLafayette #DrakeAbshire #TheSoLuxGroup #FreetownLafayette #PortRicoLafayette #DowntownLafayette #LivingInLafayette #AcadianaRealEstate
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