Hillcrest has a couple of unassuming entries on Barataria Blvd, just south of Lapalco. But don't let the lack of a fancy sign fool you, this is one of the most in demand subdivisions in Marrero.
Originally developed in the early 1960s, Hillcrest continued to grow and expand into the late 1990s, so there is a large mix of home styles and ages throughout the neighborhood. From 1960s and 70s ranch homes to newer construction, there's a style to fit almost any need.
Typical Hillcrest homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 or 2 1/2 baths and an average of just over 2000 square feet. There are some custom built homes sprinkled throughout the neighborhood that are larger, with additional bathrooms and square footage topping the 4000 square foot mark.
Commutes are a breeze from Hillcrest, so even if you work downtown or on the base, it won't take you long to get to and from work and home. Nearby you'll find shopping, dining, grocery and convenience stores, pharmacies, banks and more.
Barataria Oaks Estates is located off Barataria Blvd. in Marrero, LA, on the West Bank of New Orleans. Just far enough from New Orleans to feel suburban, it's still less than a 30 minute commute to downtown, the French Quarter and most of the city attractions. Situated on the edge of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, you'll be just minutes away from the natural beauty that south Louisiana has to offer in the form of bayous, swamps, nature trails and more.
Development began in 2004, with the newest homes completed in the last 5 years. Both Viola Homes and LA Homes were builders in this small community of 3 and 4 bedroom homes ranging from 1550 to 2500 square feet of living area and featuring attached garages and fenced yards. Barataria Oaks Estates has only 2 streets in the community. Augustine and Alexander Lanes form a complete oval, with one entrance/exit to and from the neighborhood.
Nearby, you'll find local and national shopping and dining, convenience and drug stores, gyms, gas stations, hardware stores, home improvement outlets and more.
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One of the most common complaints I hear when people have to start the packing process before moving is "I have so much STUFF". I think that we all have a tendency to accumulate things/stuff/junk in our homes.
If you are one of those people that never keeps something just in case, then this is not for you.
For the rest of us, getting rid of things can be a chore. Fortunately, there are a couple of really easy ways to dispose of items you no longer want, and certainly don't want to move, that could be useful to someone else.
The pickupplease website allows you to schedule a free pickup of unwanted household goods, clothing, small appliances and small furniture. It's easy, easy, easy to just go to the site, provide your address and choose from several different available dates throughout the month.
I used them recently and loaded up my front porch with bags of clothes that no longer fit (don't ask), a box full of coffee cups (I have no idea where they all came from), an old end table and a box filled with what appeared to be every curtain that has ever hung in my home at one time or another. When I got back home, all of the items were gone and they left behind a handy door hanger receipt for tax purposes. You can't get much better than that!
The bonus is that donations are used to support local, state and national programs for Vietnam Veterans of America. Visit pickupplease.org
Freecycle is a community group that posts items they are offering for free or allows folks to request items they are in need of. You'll have to create an account with them, but once that's done, you can post your discards on the site for pickup by anyone in need.
I've used this site as well, getting rid of shoes that I don't wear anymore by giving them to a member of the Krewe of Muses who is busily gluing, glittering and otherwise embellishing shoes for the next parade.
If you know of any other local businesses accepting donations that we can support or get the word out for, please leave their information in the comments below.
Originally published at West Bank Living, your source for all things NOLA
Have you ever walked or ridden along the bike path that runs from Algiers to Gretna?
It's a great ride, with a spectacular view of the city and the skyline serving as a backdrop to your exercise program. Plenty of people would love to be able to continue their ride into lower Algiers, but haven't been able to do so. That's all changing.
Bids will be taken shortly for the planned extension of the bike and walking path in Algiers. With construction expected to begin this spring and be completed before the end of 2012, the path that currently runs from the Gretna ferry landing to the Algiers ferry landing will be extended all the way to the Chalmette ferry landing on the West Bank.
Plans include benches, water fountains, places for people to clean up after their pets and historic markers that share some of the history of Algiers. There is already a shell path on the top of the levee, but the addition of a 10 foot path and several access ramps along the route will make your walk, run or ride even more enjoyable.
Additionally, the section of the levee that was closed to restrict access to the Naval Base is now open and will be included in the path construction. Just that one change makes the entire path more appealing since it no longer dead ends into a restricted area, which forced people off of the levee and around the base.
I can't wait to see the new improvements as they are completed!
Recent article about the bike path at nola.com
Originally posted at West Bank Living
If there is one thing about New Orleans that people may not get, it's that we embrace the eccentric, the different, the unique. If you aren't from here, your normal and our normal are two entirely different animals - probably not even in the same species.
I know that many of the big cities have marching groups that parade on St. Patrick's Day (or whenever people who don't have Mardi Gras parade) but here we have groups that march for anything and everything. Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, Irish-Italian parades, Christmas parades and pretty much any other time we feel like it. And we have some of those traditional groups that walk the parade route, handing out flowers and kisses along the way.
But that's not nearly as much fun as when you find a group of guys that not only don't take themselves seriously, but have turned the entire idea of a marching group/dance team upside down.
Enter the 610 Stompers.
From the headbands to the cheesy red jackets to the spray painted gold tennis shoes and the motto of "Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Moves", you can't watch them and not have a good time. They have performed at Hornets games, Saints games, in multiple parades and are the epitome of why our town will always be just a little on the fringe of normal ;)
The 610 Stompers will be participating in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (is it really a parade without throws?) and I'm not sure New York is going to know what hit them. Locally, watch for them between 11:20 and 11:30 am CST. You can do the math to figure out when they will be on your area, but until then, check out one of the most unique groups to come out of New Orleans in years.
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Licensed in Louisiana, USA Serving home buyers and sellers in New Orleans LA and on the West Bank of New Orleans in Algiers, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero and Westwego.
I live and work on the West (Best) Bank of New Orleans, listing and selling homes in Algiers, historic Algiers Point, Gretna and Terrytown, Belle Chasse, Harvey, Marrero and more. I have been a full time real estate agent since 2002, when I left the corporate world of banking after 19 years to follow my dream of being involved in the real estate industry. An Algiers resident, I take pride in all that the West Bank has to offer and welcome everyone relocating to our area. Whether you are moving from across the river or across the country, I am available to assist you in choosing the right West Bank neighborhood for you.
Military relocations to the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base on the New Orleans West Bank are made easy with local lenders who offer many choices in VA financing, including direct VA lending. If you are being transferred to NAS JRB New Orleans, contact me for a list of available housing in the area and we can get to work making your relocation as smooth as possible.
Why choose the West Bank Living Team?
WE LOVE HOUSES! Small or large, beautiful or ugly, every house has potential. OK...almost every house has potential. Being able to see the potential in each home makes it easier for me to focus on the positives when marketing them or helping a buyer to "see" what a home could be. Taking the most flattering photos possible, creating virtual tours, designing flyers for virtual distribution...these are all part of my services to every client, in every price range.
Working with Sellers
In today's rapidly changing market, there is nothing more important to a seller than the ability to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Helping our West Bank sellers put their correctly priced homes into prime condition and moving them towards a quicker sale is our primary focus.
Working with Buyers
Today's buyers have more choices than ever in home ownership. This can be overwhelming to most people when faced with literally dozens of choices in the market.
Assisting buyers has become a much more specialized effort, so I have teamed up with Terri Babineaux, a dedicated buyer's agent, as part of the West Bank Living Team. We can help you narrow down your wants and needs to find the perfect new neighborhood and home for your family. Need help finding a mortgage lender, a home inspector or a title company? Our proven team of partners can assist with every step along the way.
Professional guidance through the buying process can eliminate most of the stress involved - let's make finding a new home the fun adventure it can and should be!
I specialize in homes for sale on the West Bank of New Orleans and West Jefferson Parish. Growing up in the area gives me a real appreciation for all of the great amenities the West Bank has to offer and how unique each area is. From Algiers to Avondale, the West Bank is a collection of diverse neighborhoods with homes ranging from historic to newly constructed, from affordably priced starter homes to multi-million dollar properties.
I work with both buyers and sellers, but my passion is being a listing agent. Putting together a marketing plan for a new listing is always very exciting and I want that excitement to shine through in all that I do. I believe that part of my success comes the open lines of communication that my clients have learned to expect from me. Weekly emails, updates after showings, "just touching base" calls, 24/7 web access and keeping my sellers up to date on the current market are all part of my standard services. I strive to always exceed the expectations of all of my clients.
When I list your West Bank home for sale, I guarantee you the following services:
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Client Testimonials:
Lisa,
Thank you so much for the help selling my home in Marrero. As you know I interviewed 2 agents before you but liked the web site and all the information there. As you may remember we were in the middle of updating when you first toured the house and I asked you to be brutally honest with my proposed changes and give me any advice you thought would help.
The advice you gave me was spot on and reasonable for the market. Of course I always go overboard and decided to do even more, but your ideas for the kitchen put the idea in our heads for what we could do in the bathrooms and they turned out great.
I was expecting the house to sit on the market for several months since the neighbor has been for sale for what seems like forever. When we got our offer after only 74 days I was blown away. It was very nice to go to closing on the day that had been originally planned with no problems .
I have recommended you to one person considering sale of their home and would shout your praises from the roof tops. Thanks also for the contractor recommendation for "German" He is wonderful and did awesome work for me.
- Beverly G.
Dear Terry and Lisa-
Bruce and I would like to thank you both for all of your hard work and perseverance in helping us buy our 1st home. We couldn't have done it without you! You both made this process less frightening and less stressful!!! We feel privileged to be the first closing you had as a team. You truly worked as a team in every sense and we appreciate it. Thanks again for being with us every step of the way.
Catherine & Bruce
Dear Lisa,
We want to thank you for all you've done for us in the past few weeks - this one especially. We're hoping a real "thank you" comes with a closing! You have been invaluable to us - we're so glad we found your website!! Thanks again,
The Beatties
Hi Lisa:
Just to let you know, I was very impressed with all of your knowledge and handling of the sale of my house.
I was very satisfied with the efforts, hard work and service you provided in the sale of my ranch home on Rhodes Ave. If I may go one step further, Latter & Blum is so lucky to have such a fine professional working for them and that you are an asset to the company.
We will definitely recommend you to everyone we know in New Orleans. P.S. Come visit Colorado!
Sincerely, John R. Boutte
You have been a blessing throughout this whole process. Thank you again for all your help with my family and assisting my mother. We love this site of our new home, how awesome it that. If I know of any more military families coming to New Orleans I will definitely send them your way.
We are looking forward to moving into our new house and making it our home.
Thanks again,
Angela and Douglas
Lisa,
Thank you so much for helping us find our new home in New Orleans! You've been wonderful to work with and have gone way above and beyond. We won't forget you and we'll be passing on your name and number to anyone looking in the area!
Many thanks!
The Jones Family
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Lisa,
Thank you for all your hard work on the closing of our house. It was a pleasure working with you. We love our new home!
Thanks,
Charles & Jennifer
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