New Orleans West Bank Living and Real Estate News: Louisiana: Harvey: Barkley Estates

Sometimes you just can’t find the perfect house despite searching high and low. When that happens you can either sit back and wait OR you build a home that perfectly fits your wants and needs.

The West Bank Living Team just listed 2 gorgeous lots in Harvey LA in the gated community of Barkley Estates. One of these could be the right one for you and your house plans.

Sherbrooke Court is a cul-de-sac street with only 6 lots. This cleared and ready to be built on piece of land has enough space to build a custom home with backyard left over. Priced at $120,000, it’s a blank slate waiting for you to color it in.

1801 Turnberry Lane has over 1/4 acre of land for only $92,000 on a winding street in the exclusive Barkley Estates community. Large enough to accommodate the grandest of homes, the lot has been cleared and is ready for the contractors to start work.

Barkley Estates

One of the premier gated communities in Harvey LA, Barkley Estates has an active home owner’s association and beautiful, public green spaces. The quality of life is wonderful, with community activities year round such as the annual Easter Egg extravaganza, community crawfish boils, annual night out against crime block parties, garden of the month awards and more.

If you are interested in living or building a home in Barkley Estates, contact the West Bank Living Team for more information. It would be our pleasure to assist you!

The West Bank Living Team provides local, experienced real estate services to buyers, sellers and military relocations to and from NAS JRB New Orleans. Feel free to call Lisa or Terri for more information about how we can help you achieve your real estate goals.

Watching the recent activity on my previous posts, it seems that lots of folks are interested in the Barkley Estates sales information, so I thought it would be a good time to do a neighborhood update.

First, some current statistics in Barkley Estates as of 4/28/2008:

• Active listings = 14
• Under contract listings = 2
• High list price = $589,900
• Low list price = $305,900
• Average list price = $434,507

All information is from the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

And a look at the recent homes sales in Barkley Estates:

Not only has the number of homes sold increased since the 4th quarter of 2007, but check out that average sold price!  Good news for home sellers in Barkley Estates, who are getting about 9% more for their homes in 2008 than they were at the end of 2007.  Note the average days on market, though, which indicates that sellers are waiting a little longer to get these prices.  I'll be able to update the sales information after my clients close on their new Barkley home soon - get ready to meet your new neighbors!

Remember, this report is for the entire Barkley Estates neighborhood.  For an individual market analysis of your West Bank home, please contact Lisa Heindel, REALTOR®. 

Related Reading:

Harvey, LA: April 2008 Real Estate Absorption Report

Harvey, LA: March 2008 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Update

When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.

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Located off of Lapalco Blvd., Barkley Estates is a gated, private, deed restricted community on the West Bank of New Orleans.  416 home sites, along with walking and jogging trails and community parks make up this great West Bank neighborhood.

What does Barkley Estates have to offer home owners?

• Active community association  
• Community website 
• Active neighborhood watch program
• Garden of the month awards
• Annual Easter egg hunt
• Annual block party
• Annual Night Out Against Crime
• Halloween/Fall Festival
• Christmas Decorating Contest

Homes for Sale in Barkley Estates

As of 1/12/2008, there are 18 active listings in Barkley Estates, ranging in price from $330,500 to $599,000.  These homes contain from 2,480 square feet of living area to over 4,500 square feet living area.  Available properties have 3-5  bedrooms, 2 1/2 to 4 baths, 2 car garages and are all 12 years or younger.  (Most of the homes for sale on this date are less than 5 years old.)  For a list of currently available homes in Barkley Estates, please contact Lisa Heindel, REALTOR®.

Lots for Sale in Barkley Estates

As of 1/12/2008, there are 8 lots listed for sale in Barkley Estates.  Prices range from $72,500 for an interior lot to $130,000 for a filled cul-de-sac lot.  Remember that deed restrictions apply when building a new home, and all construction plans and specifications must be submitted to and approved by the Barkley Estates New Construction Committee.  For a list of currently available lots in Barkley Estates, please contact Lisa Heindel, REALTOR®.

Recent Sales in Barkley Estates

Recent sales in Barkley Estates forecast an 18 month supply of homes in the area.  This is well above the 5-6 month supply expected in a balanced market and means that buyers looking to purchase their next home in Barkley Estates may be able to negotiate a better price. 

Need more information on buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans?  Feel free to contact me, I'll be happy to help!

When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans, you deserve professional, local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.

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