neighborhood of the week: Village Green: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 04/10/08 10:48 AM
Developed in late 1990s by Willow Homes, Village Green is yet another exclusive gated community on the West Bank of New Orleans.
Located in Harvey, LA, Village Green is a small community of well kept homes within an easy commute to the Central Business District or NAS JRB New Orleans.   Low Village Green home owners association dues of $360 per year help maintain the attractive entrance to the subdivision, the front and rear access gates and the streets and lighting through the community.
What's nearby?
With it's terrific location facing Manhattan Blvd., Village Green is just minutes from shopping, dining, public libraries, golf courses … (9 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Plantation Estates: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 03/29/08 03:33 PM
For this week's neighborhood of the week, I took a drive through the winding streets of Plantation Estates in Marrero, LA.
Originally developed in 1979 by Marrero Land and Development, Plantation Estates is located off of Barataria Blvd., just south of Lapalco Blvd..  The location provides a quick commute to employees at West Jeff Medical Center and is a short distance from Highway 90 B (West Bank Expressway) with easy access to downtown New Orleans and the Central Business District.
 
The Plantation Estates Civic Association is charged with enforcing the neighborhood covenants and restrictions, including collection of the $60 per year home … (10 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Timberlane Estates: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 03/23/08 09:22 AM
Stretching from Belle Chasse Highway to the south side of Lapalco Boulevard, Timberlane Estates is one of the shining stars of Gretna, LA real estate. Originally developed in 1959, Timberlane has continued to grow through the years with new homes still being constructed in this prestigious golf community today.

Living in Timberlane Estates provides easy access to Timberlane Country Club, the oldest country club on the West Bank, with an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and an Olympic size swimming pool offering year round outdoor activities for the entire family. The clubhouse is available for private events and has … (0 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Algiers Riverpoint: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 03/16/08 09:43 AM
Do you love the look of historic New Orleans homes, but don't want the maintenance issues that can come along with them?  On the edge of Algiers Point, there is a community of homes built to reflect the wonderful architecture of Algiers and New Orleans, while providing all of the modern conveniences you want for today's lifestyle.  All of this is rolled up into a gated community tucked between Opelousas Avenue and the Mississippi River.
Do you remember sitting on the porch and calling out "Hello" to your neighbors when you were growing up?  Algiers Riverpoint was designed to encourage that old-fashioned … (4 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Bent Tree Estates: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 03/01/08 03:21 PM
Just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, Bent Tree Estates in Marrero, LA is the neighborhood of the week.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Originally developed in the late 1980s, Bent Tree is located just off of the Lafitte Larose Highway, with easy access to Barataria Boulevard, Lapalco Boulevard and the West Bank Expressway for commutes to anywhere in the metropolitan area.  If you are stationed at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, your commute time will be approximately 20-30 minutes. 
Within a short distance of Bent Tree Estates you will find plenty of retail shopping and dining.  Or, … (4 comments)

neighborhood of the week: The Commons: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 02/24/08 10:29 AM

In my continuing review of gated communities on the West Bank, this week's focus is on The Commons in Gretna, LA.  Developed by Willow Builders in 1999, The Commons is centrally located on the West Bank of New Orleans off of Wall Blvd. with easy access to the Central Business District, NAS JRB New Orleans, the Metairie business district and more.
 
 
Is your office in one of the new developments on Manhattan Blvd.?  The  Commons offers you a commute time of less than 10 minutes!  Travel time to the Naval Air Station in Belle Chasse is only around 20 minutes.
Nearby shopping includes Target, Lowe's, … (10 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Pleasant Ridge Estates: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 02/16/08 02:12 PM
Just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city of New Orleans, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, Pleasant Ridge Estates is an exclusive, gated community in Belle Chasse, LA.
                                             
Developed in 1996, Pleasant Ridge Estates offers upscale, custom homes for discriminating buyers in a secure area with state of the art video camera surveillance that is owner accessible online.  Along with a prime location in Plaquemines Parish, Pleasant Ridge Estates home owners have access to the highly sought after Belle Chasse public schools system.
The Pleasant Ridge Estates Home Owner's Association is the sponsor of … (6 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Magnolia Trace: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 02/10/08 12:46 PM
As we move into the busy spring selling season, I spent this weekend showing property all over the West Bank of New Orleans.  One of the great neighborhoods that I toured with clients was Magnolia Trace, an exclusive gated community in Harvey, LA.
Developed in the 1995, Magnolia Trace was one of the first upscale, gated communities on the Manhattan Blvd. corridor.  The subdivision has been the site of multiple Parade of Home featured properties and remains an in-demand location on the West Bank.  The community has an active home owner's association and is a covenant controlled and building restricted community, with … (9 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Barkley Estates: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 01/14/08 02:44 AM
Are you looking for your next home on the West Bank of New Orleans? Before you decide, be sure to take a look at Barkley Estates, in Harvey, Louisiana.
Located off of Lapalco Blvd., Barkley Estates is a gated, private, deed restricted community on the West Bank of New Orleans.  416 home sites, along with walking and jogging trails and community parks make up this great West Bank neighborhood.
What does Barkley Estates have to offer home owners?Active community association   Community website  Active neighborhood watch program Garden of the month awards Annual Easter egg hunt Annual block party Annual Night Out Against … (2 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Springwood Estates - West Bank Subdivision of the Week - 12/04/07 02:07 AM
Located in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Springwood Estates has some of the newest homes in Plaquemines Parish.  Right off of Woodland Highway, Springwood Estates began offering new homes for sale in 2002 and continues to offer existing home resales and vacant lots to build your own dream house on.
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Low homeowner association dues of $250 per year Quick and easy access to Algiers, Gretna and the New Orleans Central Business District High demand Belle Chasse public school system Current Home Listings in Springwood
5 active single family homes for salePrice ranges from $399,000 to $898,000All homes are 4 or 5 bedrooms with a minimum of 3 … (5 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Bellemeade North and South- West Bank Neighborhoods of the Week - 10/21/07 03:30 PM
The spotlight this week is on the Bellemeade subdivision in Gretna, Louisiana.
The Bellemeade subdivision is divided into two sections, Bellemeade North and Bellemeade South.  Conveniently located, Bellemeade has easy access to both Belle Chasse Highway and Lapalco Blvd. making it a snap to get anywhere on the West Bank in minutes.  Have a golfer in the family?  Bellemeade is just around the corner from Timberlane Country Club and golf course.
 
Bellemeade residents enjoy an active homeowners association (Bellemeade Civic Association) and a private swim club located inside the boundaries of the subdivision at 501 Brookmeade Drive.  Get more information about the swim … (0 comments)

neighborhood of the week: Garden Park - West Bank Neighborhood of the Week - 09/16/07 11:46 AM
Garden Park is a high demand neighborhood located inside the city limits of Gretna, Louisiana.  Winding streets and a range of home ages make for a pleasing place to call home.  The neighborhood is actually divided into 2 sections, Garden Park on the south side of the Expressway, and Old Garden Park on the north side.  Mature trees and some fabulous landscaping line the streets.  Conveniently located, it's a hop, skip and jump to get to the Central Business District or the Manhattan shopping corridor.
A look at the market in Garden Park:
10 Active Listings
Average asking price:  $243,800Lowest asking price:   $149,900Highest asking … (2 comments)

 
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