River Ridge Real Estate
RIVER RIDGE REAL ESTATE
The area which now comprises River Ridge was once known as “Little Farms” or by the zip code 70123. It was not especially well known for real estate or anything else- other than being way out there. How times have changed, since the name River Ridge was adopted, it has become well known and prominent in real estate circles.!
It is now a sophisticated residential area with many affluent residents and expensive homes, well known to residents of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish , and regarded as most desirable. River Ridge is bounded on the east by the city of Harahan, on the west by the city of Kenner, on the south by the Mississippi River and on the north by Metairie and Kenner. Jefferson Highway is the primary east –west corridor, with Little Farms Avenue , Citrus and Sauve Road as major north- south thoroughfares. In that River Ridge is near the Mississippi River it tends to be higher ground with less subsidence and fewer structural problems than the surrounding areas. Flooding is generally less (although it does pose an occasional prob lem)
and flood insurance rates tend to be somewhat lower.
One of the primary appeals of the area from a real estate viewpoint is that it has a more rustic, rural feel to it as it has more towering trees, tasteful landscaping and larger lots than the surrounding real estate communities. River Ridge residents love the serenity of the area and appreciate the subtle differences which distinguish it from surrounding
neighborhoods.Some streets which are particularly noted for larger lots include Citrus, Midway, Garden Road, Sauve Rd,Tudor, Orchard, Walter Rd. and several streets just west of Tudor. Although there are subdivisions such as Cherokee Court, Paradise Manor, and others, the area is unusual in that there is a complete mixture of luxury homes and modest homes on the same streets, unlike the more orderly residential developments north of Veterans Blvd in Metairie. This is what makes up the ambience and character that is enjoyed by River Ridge residents and perhaps may not be as desirable to those more accustomed to a more uniform, subdivision type look.
An area which is enjoyed greatly by residents is the Mississippi River Levee which abuts the river and has a jogging and bicycle path which winds along the woods of the batture and provides a respite from noise and traffic. Recently Jefferson Parish agreed to purchase the batture in order to provide recreational facilities and this should make it even more appealing. There is Colonial Golf and Country Club just to the east on Jefferson Hwy and several small community clubs with swimming pools and tennis courts. Little Farms Playground is a Jefferson Parish facility complete with a baseball field, gymnasium, tennis courts and other recreational facilities for adults and children. Churches of nearly all denominations abound throughout River Ridge.
Although many think of River Ridge real estate as expensive, home prices begin around $130,000 and run as high as $2,000,000. There are many architectural styles available to choose from as most of the area has been developed by individuals rather than developers. Vacant land is scarce and hard to come by if you wish to build. Generally speaking River Ridge is a high cost area for vacant real estate and prices will usually begin at $100,000 and up for modest size lots-in the range of 60’ x 100’ in areas of less expensive homes. More exclusive lots will command a much higher price, beginning about $200,000 and above and they are scarce !
I have lived in the Harahan- River Ridge area for over 24 years and have become intimately familiar with it over that period of time.. Literally, I have sold hundreds of properties throughout the Jefferson Highway corridor, comprised of Old Jefferson, Harahan, River Ridge and South Kenner I know what makes the area tick, I know what people like and I know how to market the unique amenities of the area. Invariably ,if my advice is followed, my listings get S-O-L-D not O-L-D ! I am an expert and a master marketer of River Ridge, Harahan and Old Jefferson real estate Try me, trust me, list with me for I know whereof I speak! I also have the real estate expertise and connections to locate available properties in this area and to ensure that you pay a fair price. Knowledge and experience garnered in over two decades of real estate brokerage, and hundreds of sales and listings sold along the entire length of Jefferson Hwy, enables me to provide comprehensive and expert representation of both sellers and buyers. References are available upon request.
The preceding article is subjective and represents the professional opinion of the author/Real Estate agent, Becky Weber