Rural New Sarpy blends natural beauty with industrial roots
Twenty-one miles upriver from New Orleans, the rural community of New Sarpy rests between the natural beauty of South Louisiana and the heavy industry of refineries along the Mississippi River. It’s home to many employees from the nearby plants and factories. The character of New Sarpy isn't much different from the early 1700s, when the area was settled by hard-working German immigrants who turned the wilderness into a vast swath of arable land. That land would be bought in the 1800s by Leon Sarpy, who lent his name to the town he helped put on the map. It's an ideal area for those who love to hunt and fish, and there's plenty of room to build a new house.
New Sarpy rests along the east bank of the Mississippi River, west of New Orleans.
Manicured lawns and well-kept gardens can be found in New Sarpy.
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Large lots and traditional house styles dominate the community
Homes in New Sarpy are a range of styles including Acadians, cottages, A-frames, and ranch-style, and found on large lots. Manufactured homes are also plentiful. Residential streets are quiet and sometimes lined with sidewalks, and homes sit close together on lawns landscaped with grass and mature trees. Houses come in all states of repair, including those that need some TLC. Prices range from $100,000 to $400,000 for a waterfront home with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Acadian-style homes are common in New Sarpy and throughout Louisiana.
Ranch-style homes are common in New Sarpy, and many come with large windows.
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Top-ranked elementary and athletic high school in the area
Students in the area attend New Sarpy Elementary, which rates an A on Niche. The school offers a family literacy center to help students build reading and comprehension skills. From there, they head to A-rated Harry Hurst Middle and A-rated Destrehan High, which offers a dual enrollment program with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Destrehan High School near New Sarpy has an 89% graduation rate..
Near New Sarpy, Destrehan High School is a top rated school in the state for athletes.
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Golf, tennis and swimming at Cypress Lakes Country Club
Nearby, the semi-private Cypress Lakes Country Club welcomes golfers year-round to play its 18-hole course, which is known for its Bermuda grass fairways surrounded by cypress trees and wetlands. The club also has a pool, tennis and pickleball courts and a full service spa.
Cypress Lakes Country Club welcomes golfers to play on its Bermuda grass fairways in New Sarpy.
Cypress Lakes Country Club offers golf and much more inNew Sarpy.
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Dining out options include The Seafood Pot and St. Rose Tavern
Residents pick up groceries at Winn-Dixie and essentials at CVS off East Airline Highway. Dining out options include regional chain Rotolo’s Pizzeria, a casual Italian restaurant that makes its dough and sauces from scratch each day; The Seafood Pot a local spot that specializes in crabs, shrimp and crawfish; and St. Rose Tavern, which also serves seafood, plus po’boys, fried mushrooms and cold beer. More shopping, dining and the closest hospital, Ochsner Medical Complex - River Parishes, is in nearby LaPlace.
St. Rose Tavern occupies a historic grocery store in New Sarpy.
The Seafood Pot cooks up some of the highest rated seafood in New Sarpy.
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Handmade goods and kid-friendly fun at Annual Fall Festival
Residents head to nearby Destrehan Plantation for the St. Charles Parish’s Annual Fall Festival each November. The weekend-long event features 175 vendors selling handmade items and many activities for kids including pony rides and face painting.
High winds and flooding are possible
New Sarpy is vulnerable to hurricanes and related high winds and flooding. St. Charles Parish’s website offers resources to help residents stay prepared for severe weather.
East Airline Highway connects to nearby Interstate 310
Residents get around by car, as the community doesn’t have public transportation. East Airline Highway runs along the community’s northeast side and connects to nearby Interstate 310. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International is the closest airport, about 11 miles away.
New Sarpy does not have public transport options, but Louisiana Transit busses are available.
Kenner is home to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport near New Sarpy.
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