One of the newest subdivisions on the West Bank of New Orleans, Pelican Bay offers both resale and new construction homes in Marrero.

With prices under $200,000, Pelican Bay is a good place to start your affordable home search and get all of the bells and whistles that new and newer construction have to offer.

The majority of the homes are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and range in size from 1400-1800 square feet.  If you custom build, you can tweak that square footage to fit your needs.

The location is tucked away between Ames Blvd and the Lafitte Larose Highway (also known as Leo Kerner), just 30 minutes to downtown New Orleans and a few miles from the Barataria Preserve, with walking trails and nature hikes.

Marrero Community Information and Links

Marrero LA community and school information

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For more information about buying a home in Pelican Bay, contact us.  We’ll be happy to provide you with exclusive representation and help you find your next West Bank home.

The majority of the homes are ranch style single stories, although there are a few 2 story models sprinkled on streets with names like Sugarpine, Cottonwood and Firethorn.  Just a few miles from NAS JRB New Orleans, Southwood is a quick commute for military members who can’t swing the higher prices of neighboring Belle Chasse.

The average Southwood home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and about 1800 square feet of living area.  Priced from the low to mid $100s, the neighborhood is affordable and provides some excellent choices for first time home buyers.

Conveniences are all nearby…grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants, fast food and more are all located within minutes of Southwood.  Drive south for less than an hour and you can launch your boat for a day of fishing.  Drive east for a few minutes and you’ll be in downtown New Orleans, with all of the excitement and activities the city has to offer.  Come back home at the end of the day to your own little piece of the West Bank.

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Developed in the 1980s, the Park Place subdivision is located in Jefferson Parish, in Gretna, Louisiana.  A collection of condos and single family homes make up this community of well kept residences.  More than 20 years after the first owner moved in, the neighborhood has matured, with many homes boasting mature shade trees and some beautiful landscaping.

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.

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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Walnut Bend in Algiers is bounded by Mac Arthur Blvd, Holiday Drive, Kabel Drive and Gen. Meyer Avenue.  With several hundred homes in the community, it is one of the largest subdivisions in Algiers.  The central location means you are only minutes from downtown New Orleans and less than one mile to NSA New Orleans (the new Federal City).

More about Walnut Bend

Walnut Bend Civic Association

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This week’s video tour takes place in the Belle Chasse neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge Estates.

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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Pleasant Ridge Estates Homes for sale

Pleasant Ridge Lots for sale

One of my favorite neighborhoods on the West Bank of New Orleans is Algiers Point.  From the historic architecture to the walkable streets to the diverse population, it’s definitely a part of the city of New Orleans.

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

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Just south of Woodland Highway in Algiers, the Old Aurora neighborhood features beautifully tree lined streets. The sound of birds chirping can be heard each morning as the sun rises and begins to dapple the streets and front yards of the community.  The sprawling branches of the mature oak trees appeal to the recklessness of youth and dare you to see how high you can climb…

Developed just after WWII, the original Aurora Gardens homes were typically small (700 to 900 square feet) 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranchers on large lots.  Over time, most of the homes have had additions made to them to enlarge their size.  As Algiers grew over the years, and homes spread to the north side of Woodland Highway (New Aurora), the neighborhood became known locally as Old Aurora.

Most of the homes in Old Aurora were built in the 1950s and 1960s, but there are pockets of newer homes on Kingston Court, Brighton Place and Oxford Place.  Additionally, some of the homes that fell into disrepair have been razed and replaced by new construction.  Who could blame a buyer for wanting a lot with an average size of about 1/4 of an acre?

Home prices in Old Aurora run the gamut, from under $50,000 for a lot or a home that’s ready to be razed, to over $175,000 for one of the newer or renovated homes.  It’s an affordable area of the West Bank, and the commute to the New Orleans Central Business District is under 10 miles to any part of downtown.  Also nearby are NSA New Orleans (Federal City), NAS JRB New Orleans, the beautiful campus of Our Lady of Holy Cross College and a huge selection of churches and places of worship.

Algiers Charter Schools
New Orleans Public Schools
New Orleans Parochial Schools
Our Lady of Holy Cross College

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For more information about living in Old Aurora, a list of available properties or a tour of the neighborhood, contact the West Bank Living Team today.

Picture this: You leave the office at 5 pm, fighting to get out of the parking lot and into the traffic.  Merge, yield, creep, crawl.  The traffic breaks up and suddenly you are on your way…home.

Home.  Where you can relax on the porch and watch the cranes and egrets as they search for an evening snack.

Home.  Where the sounds of nature replace the sounds of the city.

Home.  Where you are surrounded by mature maples, elms, pecans, oaks, and sugarberry trees, with their leaves dancing and rustling in the breeze.

Home.  Where people have a minimal impact on the environment through the use of ecologically sound drainage and building practices.

Home…

Welcome to The Arbors

The Arbors is a master planned and gated community located on the Lower Coast of Algiers, just across from English Turn.  Even though it’s only 6 miles from downtown New Orleans, you’ll feel the worries of the world slip away as you drive through the gates and enter your own woodland paradise.

The majority of the 92 acre development is dedicated to the preservation of old growth trees, with the number of home sites limited to 100.  Large, estate sized lots are located on winding lanes and cul-de-sac streets that surround the community lakes, offering you the serenity and tranquility that comes with building your own nest in the woods.

Planned future additions to the community include walking and biking trails and a community pool.

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