Katrina did quite a bit of wind damage in the area, so many of the homes have newer roofs and updates that continue to keep the houses in demand.

Map of Park Place

It’s easy to get to anywhere on the West Bank from Park Place, but you don’t have to go far to find shopping, dining, golf, parks, playgrounds and more.  Downtown New Orleans is only minutes away, with Terry Parkway bringing you right onto the Crescent City Connection.

What are condo prices in Park Place?

Condos provide a very affordable way to own your home and 1 and 2 bedroom Park Place units are typically priced below $100,000, while 3 bedrooms units are priced in the low $100s.  Monthly dues vary depending on the size of the unit, but most are less than $200 per month.

What are home prices in Park Place?

Homes that have not been updated or renovated are priced in the low $100s, while those that are in excellent condition are priced in the mid to upper $100s.

Other facts about Park Place

• Condo sizes range from 1 to 3 bedrooms, with square footage ranging from around 750 square feet to over 1,000 square feet per unit
• Home sizes range from 3 to 4 bedrooms,  with square footage ranging from around 1,450 square feet to over 2,400 square feet of living area
• There is a home owner association, but membership and dues are not required.  Of course, it’s always a good idea to get involved in your community and get to know your neighbors!
• Park Place is located in flood zone AE, which means lenders will require you to carry flood insurance

Community information

Jefferson Parish Public Schools

Jefferson Parish Parochial Schools

Jefferson Parish official website

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If you are new to town, it’s a great way to explore your new city, even with the kids in tow.

New Orleans Area Activities

Audubon Zoo

Aquarium of the Americas

IMAX Theatre

Insectarium

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Visit City Park – take a ride on the pedal boats, play in Storyland, ride the train and the carousel in the amusement park

Take horseback riding lessons in Audubon Park

Tour Mardi Gras World

Don’t worry about the weather – visit the Monkey Room indoor playground

Visit the National WWII Museum

West Bank Activities

Go fishing, hiking or canoeing in Bayou Segnette

Cool off in the Bayou Segnette Wave Pool

Join a local swim club – check out Bellemeade Swim Club, Park Timbers Swim Club, Aurora Country Club or Terrytown Country Club (1785 Carol Sue)

Watch glass blowing artists at work

Day Trips

Blue Bayou Water Park – Baton Rouge

Weekend Trips

Visit the beaches along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida

We welcome you to our city and wish you a fun-filled summer!

With a steady stream of service members relocating to and from NAS JRB New Orleans and NSA New Orleans, it’s important for you to know that military home buyers with a period of duty outside the United States can still qualify for the tax credit provided you meet the following criteria:

From Federal Housing Tax Credit site:

Extension of Tax Credit Deadlines

• The home buyer tax credit is available for qualified purchases with a binding sales contract in place on or before April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010.
• However, for qualified service members who are ordered on a period of official extended duty, these dates are extended for one year. For these home buyers, the tax credit applies to sales with a binding sales contract in place on or before April 30, 2011 and closed by June 30, 2011.
• A person who is forced to return to the U.S. for medical reasons before completing an assignment of at least 90 days of qualified official extended duty outside of the United States may qualify for the one-year extension.

Definitions

• “Qualified service member” means a member of the uniformed services of the US military, a member of the Foreign Service of the US, or an employee of the intelligence community.
• “Official extended duty” means any period of extended duty outside of the United States for at least 90 days during the period beginning after December 31, 2008 and ending before May 1, 2010.

More information about the Federal Tax Credit

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Located in the upper part of Belle Chasse, Pleasant Ridge is just off of Woodland Highway and boasts some of the finest homes in the area.  Gated and secure, the community has very little turnover…a testament to how much the home owners love living there.  Join us on a drive through this lovely neighborhood.

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Take a driving tour with me of the Point and I bet you’ll fall in love as well….

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I was recently in San Diego and Newport Beach and I have to say that I was hard pressed to leave.  It’s a stunningly beautiful place and the weather is exceptional – it’s no wonder that real estate is so expensive there.

Moving anywhere new always brings at least a little bit of culture shock…from the different weather to the strange local customs and food.  Although, I have to say that I think you’ll enjoy our seafood a lot more than we enjoyed what they served in California.  No offense, but adding a little seasoning wouldn’t kill anyone there, would it?

Anyway, as you prepare for your move, it’s always a good idea to do a little research about your new city.  Since you’ve probably already heard the stories about Mardi Gras and the French Quarter, it’s up to me to let you know a few things you might not have been told.

• Despite our reputation for debauchery, New Orleans is a kid friendly community with plenty of fun to be had by families.  From the world class zoo and aquarium to the festivals that are held all around the city and in the adjoining parishes, there is always something to do to combat the dreaded “I’m bored….”
• Culture abounds in New Orleans, with an active arts community including the oldest opera association in the United States.
• Outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and canoeing are all available in the area when you know where to find them
• The weather in New Orleans is a far cry from what you are used to in San Diego.  While April and October offer some of the most beautiful days in the city, the rest of the months can be a little challenging.
• When compared to southern California, we have very affordable homes.  Before deciding on a housing budget, be sure to check your 2010 BAH Rates.

And, if all else fails, the beach is only a couple of hours away….

It would be our pleasure to have the opportunity to assist you with any of your real estate needs and have a little fun while doing it!

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No matter what you think of any of the politicians (always a hot topic in any community) it’s nice to see the parish taking the time and spending the money to get the word out about the opportunities that exist here.

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That’s not to say that everyone on the East Coast is unfriendly.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  But, my friend hasn’t found those like minded people yet that will allow her to feel more at home and less like a transplant.

As we were talking, she told me that she has had several job offers in southeast Louisiana, but that she’s not ready to make another move quite so soon.  Although I tried to cajole her with tales of diversity and our love of the eccentric, she’s not budging.  But, it got me thinking about how accepting New Orleanians are of those who others might consider “different” and how welcoming we are to everyone who moves here.

In many ways, we are a typical American city. We have artists and musicians.  Bankers and soccer moms.  Entrepreneurs and successful business owners.  Parks and playgrounds.  Potholes and problems.

In so many ways, we are much, much more.

We celebrate like no other city….living life to its fullest, even turning what is just another Tuesday in any other part of America into the greatest free show on earth.  Whether you are a native who is part of the old line Carnival organizations or you are experiencing Mardi Gras for the first time, there is fun to be had by all.

Meals are more than nourishment…they are an event, a gathering and sometimes even a contest for who is the best.  While some of my friends that have moved away are paying outrageous prices for frozen seafood, I’m taking a quick run over to Westwego to buy it fresh, directly from the guy who was out on his boat this morning.

Art is celebrated…with multiple, diverse mediums used to communicate vision.  Glass, paintings, sculptures, even graffiti can send a message here.  There is a vibrant artistic community that has an open door for anyone who wants to join in.

Music drifts through the city…from the sounds of practicing marching bands, the opera, the local dive bar band and the symphony to the DJ playing at a backyard crawfish boil.  No event in New Orleans is complete without music, from a family birthday party to the second lines that end a jazz funeral.

We are connected…once you’ve lived here for any length of time, I dare you to go shopping or to the movies or even just make a quick stop for milk without either running into someone you know or having someone new strike up a conversation with you.  It can’t be done.

My resolution for the new year is to spend more time exploring my hometown, my city, my New Orleans.  To become more involved on a local level.  To spend more of my dollars in locally owned businesses.  To embrace the diversity of this most unique of American cities.  To venture beyond my little neighborhood and take myself, and hopefully you, on a tour of the real New Orleans.

For years, one of my favorite ways to describe this place has been that it’s where strangers become acquaintances, acquaintances become friends and friends become family. Despite the fact that I lay my head to rest at night on the West Bank, I’m still a part of this city.

New Orleans LA viewed from the West Bank

No matter who you are, or where you are from, there’s a place for you in New Orleans.

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The one thing that stood out to me when house hunting was that most of the homes were pretty much the same from neighborhood to neighborhood.  There seemed to be about a half dozen floor plans that all looked the same from the outside and were all finished the same on the inside.   I mean, really, how many times can you look at the same old, same old and get excited about the thought of putting your roots down there?  I even asked the agent who was helping us “where are the houses that have some character?”

If you are looking for a home that goes beyond the traditional subdivision and isn’t part of the McMansion set that seems to be the rage in new construction, consider expanding your search to a home in one of the historic neighborhoods on the West Bank of New Orleans.

There are certainly pockets of older homes sprinkled across the area, but the biggest concentration of historic housing on the West Bank is in Algiers Point and the City of Gretna.  Homes with beautiful wood floors and original pocket doors.  Homes with fancy trim and brackets and columns framing front porches that are made for sitting and people watching.  Homes that were built with pride by craftsmen, not by a construction crew waiting for the whistle to blow and end the day.

Owning an older home certainly comes with its own challenges.  If you can’t stand the thought of a drafty window or can’t live without a double car detached garage, then you might not be happy with a house that is living, breathing, and needs to be loved and maintained.  If, on the other hand, you swoon over transoms and fireplace mantles and gingerbread trim…a historic property might be just the right place for you to call home.

Are you relocating to or from the New Orleans area or NAS JRB New Orleans?  The West Bank Living Team would love to assist you with any of your real estate needs.  Different by design, we offer the services of both buyer and seller specialists who are dedicated to representing you and only you during your purchase or sale.  Contact us for more information about homes for sale on the West Bank or for a free, confidential market analysis of your home.