Please listen to this articleRiver Ridge, a suburb of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, dates back to the late 18th century, when French settlers and their descendants established large-scale rural farmland lined the Mississippi River. After World War II, veterans used the GI bill to buy homes in newly developed neighbourhoods. Local businesses were also established, and Riverridge has completely moved from farmland to a suburban family-friendly community that still exists today.
“I live in River Ridge so my job makes it easier to sell the area, but that area has always sold itself,” says Eric Hernandez, broker/real estate agent at Nola Living Realty. said. “You get more homes and lots for your money. There’s very little crime. You’re closer to restaurants and shopping. You shoot straight at Air Heart to go downtown, but River Ridge is You can also be self-contained because you have everything you need. Overall, there’s a North Shore vibe that lives in Jefferson Parish.”
More living space for your money, Hernandez’s current top list (7,300 square feet, five bedroom, five bathroom home on 244½ Garden Road) has hit the market for $2.5 million Masu. This is a new home built in 2021.
“This is one of the most beautiful, organized, new custom-made luxury homes on the market. Her husband has passed away and was the owner of the Campbell Cabinet Company. There are over $700,000 cabinets and stones all over the land. My wife worked for Neiman Marcus,” Hernandez said. “Everything they made, every colour they chose, and every detail they put in their home is very impressive. Everyone is blown away by attention to detail.”
Several facilities on 244½ Garden Road have a 12-foot ceiling downstairs. Kohler’s water-cooled house generator. White oak floors imported from Spain. $100,000 for drapes and blinds. The chef’s kitchen is homemade by Ahmac Martin in England, featuring thermodoll appliances, porcelain countertops and hardware. Temperature controlled room. Outdoor kitchen with louve red panels, barbecue pits and waterproof outdoor cabinets. Television hidden in the living room behind the art. Cobblestone driveway; heated saltwater pool underground. Porcelain tiles around the pool.
Beneath the streets of Garden Road, there is 251 Garden Road, a 2012 home, which sells for $1.15 million. The home features 3,423 square feet of living space in a 0.28-acre corner lot. The listing agent is Jill Wren, a real estate agent with RE/MAX NO properties. Local French homes have gourmet kitchens with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, commercial stoves and ice makers. Four main bedrooms downstairs. Study Room; 12 feet ceiling downstairs. One garage.
Another new, custom luxury home in River Ridge is 363 Walter Road. The house was built in 2007 and is on the market for $16.99 million. The home is located on a 0.43 acre lot, with four bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms and 5,296 square feet of living space.
“It’s an exquisitely custom built home in the lush green landscapes of River Ridge,” says Paige McCarthy, realtorter, realtor at the McCarthy Group. “The blend of refined craftsmanship, modern amenities and calm environments make the home a epitome of the luxury of living in River Ridge.”
The properties at 363 Walter Road include majestic oak trees. A pool with an infinity hot tub and cold plunge. Landscape lighting; each ensuite bedroom is decorated with ample closets. A dedicated media room. Office/study; dining room; gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, topline appliances and butler pantry. Den with a gas fireplace decorated with travertine mantle and built-in. French doors open on a brick patio overlooking the pool and backyard. The primary suite features new pine floors and a custom walk-through closet, offering a retreat on a private balcony. And then there is a 2,400-square-foot garage with completed walls.
The Colonial Farms subdivision in River Ridge is 18 grass coats on the market for $1.35 million. The 2007 custom built home features 4,567 square feet of living space in a five-bedroom, 4½ bathroom, and a 0.27-acre lot. Designed by local company Brian Gille Architects, he has designed the New Orleans home since 1987.
“The home has plenty of luxurious living spaces and is beautifully designed on the private, quiet streets of the cul-de-dead sac,” says Sarah Kiefer, a listing agent who is a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty. “There are high ceilings, large bedrooms, plenty of living spaces, two master bedrooms (one lower floor, one second floor), and the downstairs floor is used by the previous owner for parents to visit There is a beautiful backyard, an oasis with a saltwater pool, a new cedar fence, and a top quality generator before you reach the commercial home generator.
Several additional amenities in the 18 Grass Court include two oversized garages and an engraved concrete driveway leading to the Porto Cocher. The upgraded roof for 2022 includes architectural shingles and temperature insertion features. A backyard with a pool, gas heating hot tub and French-style side courtyard. Underground drainage and leaf guard ditch. A 22-foot marble foyer. A 12-foot ceiling downstairs. Plantation shutters; Crown molding; 12-inch baseboard throughout. The two main suites both offer granite countertops, an oversized soaking tub and porcelain tiles in the en-suite bathroom. Formal living and dining rooms. A family room centered around a gas fireplace with a stone mantle. Full wet bar with built-in ice maker and wine cooler. Additional Family Room/Den 2nd floor. Chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, Kohler fixtures and premium appliances.
The 18 Grass Court is located on the stairs to the embankment and offers easy access to Elmwood, Oxner and Uptown. In fact, Keiffer said the children of the current seller went to Newman.
“Why, if you live in a busy city with easy access to the city, you can escape it and return to the city within minutes if you want it,” Keiffer says. “Living on the river ridges, there’s more space. It’s peaceful, rooms for parking, smoother streets, not so commercial intrusion, it’s a really great restaurant, you’ll be I’ll get more homes and land for the money.”
