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A lakeside suburb with space to play and relax
The Metairie Lakefront is not what is used to be. What was once a quiet community of modest homes tucked between the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and two intersecting canals is now an elite community. This haven of spacious and sporty suburban hermitages hides from the breezy lake behind levees and several tall buildings directly west of the Causeway. Down the street, residents can find some of the most vigorous shopping anywhere near New Orleans, all while still enjoying a home life that remains largely untouched by the outside world.
I-10 makes Metairie Lakefront just 25 minutes from downtown New Orleans.
Ranch style homes can be found when looking to move to Metairie Lakefront.
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Growing square footage and widening prices
Metairie flooded during Hurricane Katrina. Many homeowners returned after the storm to rehabilitate their homes, but some didn't, which altered the neighborhood. Bigger homes replaced preexisting split-levels, ranchers and bungalows while also expanding their yard space and amenities in the process. "They sold them as a teardown, and so neighbors took advantage of buying the lot next to them to allow them to have tennis courts, basketball courts, a pool," says Realtor Ken Hamrick of Keller Williams Realty New Orleans. "West of Causeway Boulevard, the lots tend to be deeper, and I think that was one of the reasons why. Because the lots are larger there, so the homes are bigger, especially the ones that are adjacent to the levee of the lake." This trend has widened the price range considerably, with most double lot properties beginning around $700,000 and often breaking $1 million. Meanwhile, the remaining restored properties can sell for anywhere between $250,000 to over $500,000.
Newer homes near Lake Pontchartrain provide luxurious living in Metairie Lakefront.
Bungalows and ranch style homes can be found in Metairie Lakefront.
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The original location for Drago's Seafood
The Lakeside Shopping Center is a 6 block walk south on Severn Avenue. With over 100 stores, it is easily one of the biggest retail magnets in the New Orleans area. "The Lakeside has really the only shopping in the metro area if you want to go to a multitude of stores," Hamrick says. "There is one a little bit further down at ClearView that's much smaller." Immediately adjacent to the center are multiple supermarkets such as Whole Foods, home improvement stores and chain restaurants. For a taste of bayou flavor, head one block west to the original location for Drago's Seafood – a popular regional chain that serves everything from gumbo to alligator tacos.
Drago’s Seafood is just minutes away from Metairie Lakefront.
Breaux Mart is a local grocery chain that serves Metairie Lakefront.
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Family-oriented Mardi Gras parades
Aside from weekly religious services and programs at the local JCC, most major events, especially holiday and carnival parades, draw residents out of their neighborhood towards the center of Metairie. "I would say they're doing probably 12 to 14 parades annually in that area," Hamrick says. "The Metairie parades are much more family attended, just because I think people feel safer out there and the crowds aren't quite as large."
Shir Chadash is part of a vibrant Jewish community in Metairie Lakefront.
Shop for local flare at Fleurty Girl near Metairie Lakefront.
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The best public middle school in Louisiana
Neighborhood students begin school at Harold Keller Elementary, which has a B-minus score from Niche. Later on, they age up to J.D. Meisler Middle School, which has a C-plus Niche score. Some high achieving students apply to attend Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies, an A-plus institution ranked by Niche as the top public middle school in Louisiana. Once they reach high school, Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy serves as the final step. The school has a C-minus rating from Niche and offers multiple career education programs, including pre-nursing, automotive engineering and restaurant apprenticeship.
At Harold Keller Elementary School all students will learn to their fullest potential.
J.D. Meisler Middle School believes an engaged student is a productive and successful student.
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Indoor tracks and Lakefront trails
Some residents spend their free time poolside or shooting hoops in their backyard escapes. But the neighborhood has several public options for recreation too, such as the indoor running track, gymnasium and fitness center at New Orleans JCC Goldring-Woldenberg Campus. For an outdoor option, residents have access to a 12 mile walking path along the breezy Pontchartrain lakefront, which leads to a variety of parks in nearby neighborhoods, including a dog park in Bonnabel Place and a marina in Bucktown.
The Lake Pontchartrain levee is a great place to enjoy the outdoors in Metairie Lakefront.
Bonnabel Park Dog Park overview in Bucktown, LA.
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Bus rides and backroads from hospitals to downtown
Bus riders can pick up routes along Esplanade Avenue and Causeway Boulevard, beginning at East Jefferson General Hospital and extending all the way south to Jefferson Highway. Aside from that, most residents drive to get around, which sometimes requires taking backroads to circumvent droves of commuters at Causeway Boulevard and Interstate 10. "There's definitely ways that you can get downtown without struggling," Hamrick says.
Things to consider
Since Katrina, the Army Corps of Engineers have invested billions of dollars to reinforce the levees and drainage pumps around New Orleans, including those in Metairie. But some of the Metairie Lakefront is still prone to high water, especially those closest to the Esplanade and Suburban Canals. Buyers should check to see if their property is located in Flood Zone X, which has reduced risk, or Flood Zone AE, which is a special flood hazard area.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Metairie Lakefront Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Metairie Lakefront, Metairie sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Metairie Lakefront, Metairie over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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