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Bayou St. John/City Park Bayou St. John/City Park is an area known for its charming homes clustered along this historic bayou and its proximity to City Park. A bit about City Park - City Park is the nation's fifth largest urban park in the U.S., and one of the safest parks in the country. City Park is laced with picturesque lagoons, huge 100+ year old oak trees draped in Spanish Moss, and towering Magnolia trees, and is home to the New Orleans Musuem of Art and the New Orleans Boatincal Garden. Interesting fact - the intersection of Esplanade Avenue at Bayou St. John and City Park Avenue is one of the highest points of elevation in the city. The neighborhood has imposing homes, as well as needing-renovation bungalows at affordable prices. A strong neighborhood association, great architecture and an area rich in history are just some of the area's strong points. The tree-shaded area is close to cozy restaurants, shops, coffee houses and grocery shopping. Unparalleled beauty of the bayou, makes this neighborhood a favorite place to call home. This area is easily accessible to the Interstate, the French Quarter and the Central Business District (CBD), all within a few minutes. Average housing costs: $270,000 to $340,000 (pre Katrina) Average rent: 1 bedroom: $450-550 (pre Katrina) 2 bedrooms: $700-800 (pre Katrina) 3 bedrooms: $850-1,000 (pre Katrina) For more information on this area, visit: Architecture Information for Bayou St. John Bayou St. John Bed & Breakfast Benachi House Bed & Breakfast Information on Bayou St. John Laid Back Tours New Orleans City Park How is crime in this area? CLICK HERE |
| Lakeview Proximity to Lake Pontchartrain is just one of the advantages of the Lakeview area. Not only for the cooling breezes of Lake Pontchartrain, but also for the miles of parks that line Lakeshore Drive. With more of a suburbian feel to it, Lakeview is one of the safest areas in New Orleans and also boasts a family atmosphere. Known for its excellent public schools of Hynes Elementary and Ben Franklin, Sr. High School, Lakeview also boasts some of the areas most affordable private schools as well such as St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Dominic Episcopal School, and Mt. Carmel Academy. In the 1900s the New Orleans Levee Board reclaimed land from Lake Pontchartrain what was to become the Lakefront subdivisions of East & West Lakeshore, Lake Vista, Lake Terrace and Lake Oaks. Most of thes homes in these areas were built in the 1950s and 1960s. The housing is a combination of frame cottages, sprawling brick ranchs and architectural delights, both old and new. The lakefront is home to several local favorite seafood restaurants. Combining a beautiful setting with a convenient commute to downtown, Lakeview is a great choice to call home. * Please note that flooding fromthe 17th Street Canal completely devastated this area of town (with anywhere from 5-11 feet of water) and for the most part, there is some re-building, but it is far from being back to normal with the majority of the area still without power. Average housing costs: $280,000-350,000 (PreKatrina) $150,000-250,000 (After Katrina/after flooding) Average rent: 1 bedroom: $500-600 (Pre Katrina) 2 bedrooms: $750-850 (Pre Katrina) 3 bedrooms: $900-1,100 (Pre Katrina) For more information on this area, visit: Architecture in Lakeview area Lakeview Civic Association Greater New Orleans Community Data Center Detailed (and I mean REALLY detailed) map of Lakeview How is crime in this area? CLICK HERE |
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