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Magnolia Trace: West Bank Neighborhood of the Week

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Crescent City Living LLC Licensed LA RE Commission

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.

Magnolia Trace

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 low home owner fees of $600 per year.

With a great location right off of Manhattan Blvd., Magnolia Trace is less than 10 miles from downtown New Orleans, making your commute a breeze.  If you are stationed at NAS JRB New Orleans, a quick 15 minute drive will take you from your door to the front gates of the base.

Things to do around Magnolia Trace:Jefferson Parish Library

  • Just outside the gates is a beautiful branch of the Jefferson Parish Library
  • Right around the corner are several restaurants, coffee shops and small boutiques
  • Travel down Manhattan Blvd. and take in a movie, go out to eat, or do your shopping at the numerous nearby stores such as Target, WalMart, Lowe's, Sam's Club, Best Buy, Linens-N-Things and more.  You can even check out the new Circuit City that just opened at Manhattan and the West Bank Expressway.

Homes and Land for Sale in Magnolia Trace:

There are only 3 available homes in Magnolia Trace at this time.  Priced from $399,000 to $475,000, these homes offer 4 or 5 bedrooms and 3+ bathrooms, with an average size of over 3,200 square feet of living area.  If you would rather build your own custom home, there are 3 lots still available, all priced under $120,000.

Interested in learning more about buying in Magnolia Trace?  Contact Lisa Heindel, REALTOR® by phone at (504) 616-6262 or by email at lisa@lisaheindelsells.com.  I'd love to help you find your next West Bank home!

 

  


When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.

 

 West Bank Living

Here's the disclaimer part:  The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the author, but you are free to share yours in the comments.  All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Copyright 2008.  Lisa Heindel, All rights reserved.

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
As always...detailed info about a community...nice work Lisa!
Feb 10, 2008 03:05 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
Lisa, I'm certain that anyone moving to the New Orleans area will greatly appreciate your neighborhood of the week series.  It's like getting a tour of all the areas, without having to drive all over town.  How environmentally friendly!
Feb 10, 2008 10:06 PM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Sally, thanks!

Brian, I never thought about the fact that I might be saving on gas :)  Have a great week!

Feb 11, 2008 12:51 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Lisa, The area is beautiful...I can imagine the homes must be just lovely.  I sure would love to be able to buy the property and build later.
Feb 11, 2008 07:09 AM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker
Carole, they are beautiful homes.  Most were custom built in the last 10 years or so and there is not a lot of turnover in the community.  I'd love to sell you one :)
Feb 11, 2008 09:18 AM
Lisa Ryan
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty - Montgomery, NJ
Selling Princeton,West Windsor and Montgomery Town
LIsa~ as always, great neighborhood information.  Even the name of the neighborhood sounds wonderful.
Feb 11, 2008 03:20 PM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker
Lisa, thank you.  Know anybody relocating to NOLA? :)
Feb 12, 2008 12:33 AM
Amy Jones
Amy Jones Photo - Mandeville, LA
(licensed in LA)
Lisa, Wow! Great job. Your posts are so informative. I know who to call if I hear of anyone looking on the West Bank.  
Feb 13, 2008 02:42 AM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker
Amy, thank you!  If any of them are going to the North Shore, I'll repay the favor :)
Feb 13, 2008 06:37 AM