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New BR Developments (Residential)
Posted on 9/22/14 at 10:28 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 10:28 pm
Settlement at Willow Grove (near Perkins Rowe) and Preserve at Harveston (near Bluebonnet/Nicholson) both look to have the same design/feel. It seems like these are relatively new neighborhoods, which is somewhat reflected in the prices. Marketed as high quality materials with gourmet kitchens and lots of bells and whistles.
Willow Grove - $200-$225/sqft
Harveston - $150-$175/sqft
The pictures look phenomenal for these high end communities. Any other developments with similar designs in the area, or more established neighborhoods that would be preferable?
Willow Grove - $200-$225/sqft
Harveston - $150-$175/sqft
The pictures look phenomenal for these high end communities. Any other developments with similar designs in the area, or more established neighborhoods that would be preferable?
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 4:01 pm
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Posted on 9/22/14 at 10:30 pm to Boh
Rouzan
Americana in Zachary is trying to be that as well.
Long Farm (Horton, so not custom)
Perkins Lane?
Americana in Zachary is trying to be that as well.
Long Farm (Horton, so not custom)
Perkins Lane?
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 10:33 pm to TigerDeBaiter
I've heard of Rouzan - is that near Southdowns?
This type of construction is the norm nowadays around BR, and maybe other areas as well. Just classical looking homes, with high ceilings and open floor plans.
This type of construction is the norm nowadays around BR, and maybe other areas as well. Just classical looking homes, with high ceilings and open floor plans.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 10:46 pm to Boh
Yeah, that's basically in southdowns.
TNDs are trendy right now if that's the type of community you're looking for. Small yards, pedestrian paths, typically with an alley loading garage, and some sort of commercial development mixed in. Within those a sense of (false sense perhaps) historical charm is desired. Like any master plan there are typically a few historical styles and guidelines within those styles to design from. Authenticity, or at east the appearance of authenticity seems to be a priority.
TNDs are trendy right now if that's the type of community you're looking for. Small yards, pedestrian paths, typically with an alley loading garage, and some sort of commercial development mixed in. Within those a sense of (false sense perhaps) historical charm is desired. Like any master plan there are typically a few historical styles and guidelines within those styles to design from. Authenticity, or at east the appearance of authenticity seems to be a priority.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 10:50 pm to TigerDeBaiter
The small yards is surprising to me for the price points. I would expect to have a decent sized yard for those prices. But I guess it comes with being that type of development, having a community feel/common area. The interiors do look amazing though.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 7:47 am to Boh
The small yards are a turn off for me, but I can see how this would be appealing to someone that may be older or don't have any plans to have children.
Also, many of these houses are right on top of each other, another downside for me.
Also, many of these houses are right on top of each other, another downside for me.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 8:22 am to Will Cover
I actually live in Harveston. Yes, you are right it was difficult for my wife and I to get over the size of the yards. We are both around 30 and are about to start having kids, but we justified the lack of yard space, because of the large amounts of common space where the kids can play. I also, grew up on 3 acres and want nothing to do with that much yard work. I can mow, edge, and trim my entire yard in about 30 minutes. Plus, it was the only neighborhood in Baton Rouge that was convenient for both of our work commutes and were we could build a house we wanted within our budget.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 8:31 am to LumbermanRon
Yeah, it just depends on the preference. As long as there was some form of playground/park area nearby, then I could make it work. My current yard isn't big by any stretch (maybe 1/3 acre), but I like having the area for exercise and kids to play.
I grew up on about an acre and loved it. But yes, that yard work is a beast in the dog days of summer
The houses in there are beautiful - I like the custom feel. Maybe when we're in our 30s we can afford $175/sqft - that area would be near the top of the list for work commute
I grew up on about an acre and loved it. But yes, that yard work is a beast in the dog days of summer
The houses in there are beautiful - I like the custom feel. Maybe when we're in our 30s we can afford $175/sqft - that area would be near the top of the list for work commute
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 8:32 am
Posted on 9/23/14 at 8:41 am to Boh
To offset the cost of the walking paths, playground and other amenities, the housing density must remain high. That's the trade off. I like the setup personally. It's above my budget for now, but have entertained purchasing a lot in Rouzan for the future.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 8:43 am to TigerDeBaiter
I actually remember seeing a sign for Rouzan somewhere around Perkins and Lee a while back. Seems like it was/is a fairly controversial development for that area.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 8:58 am to TigerDeBaiter
I have heard of a few people building in rouzab and renting it out as luxury rental since those are so scarce in BR. They told me they are making a pretty good return with no major maintenance since it's all new.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 8:59 am to Boh
Yeah, Rouzan was our first choice, but when we looked further into it we decided against it. It now seems like this was for the best. Rouzan seems to have stalled pretty badly. I was never under the delusion that it would be the TND proposed in the plans, but I thought it would be a newer, nicer extension of Southdowns, which in my opinion is the most convenient area to live in Baton Rouge. If I were one of the homeowners who paid 150k for one of those lots, I would be pretty pissed off, but then again I guess they kind of deserved what was coming for not learning from Spinosa's previous ventures.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 9:09 am
Posted on 9/23/14 at 9:54 am to LumbermanRon
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Posted on 9/23/14 at 9:56 am to theBeard
Sounds legit 
Who are the builders in Harveston?
Who are the builders in Harveston?
Posted on 9/23/14 at 9:59 am to Boh
chuck Dupree
Tyler Watson
bo fetzer
Tyler Watson
bo fetzer
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:23 pm to Boh
Not really new but carriagewood estates. Still have some lots left. You can bring in your own builder. I think my house ended up being about $142/ sqft. And I ended up with about 4,000 sq ft of completely flat backyard. Not huge but enough for me. And that's not including the 18' x 20' back patio. Really nice neighborhood though. I might have the cheapest house. Lol. A neighbor has his for sale right now for 800k. Lol. Doubt it's worth that but it gives you an idea of price range.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:38 pm to Boh
A lot of these communities have a more traditional setup with narrower streets, smaller yards, and sometimes alley-entry garages. They also look well finished and appear to be pretty expensive.
Is there that big of a market for that in the Baton Rouge area? How are these development's doing?
Is there that big of a market for that in the Baton Rouge area? How are these development's doing?
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:47 pm to dewster
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This post was edited on 10/14/14 at 11:09 am
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:56 pm to Boh
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Harveston - $150-$175/sqft
Cheapest I see here is $165/ft
Wife and I are really looking to get into a 3/2 or 4/2.5 in the Mid-City/Southdowns/Goodwood area but we may end up in one of these that somewhat offers the "historic" charm.
Anything renovated in these area are nearing $200/ft. which is insane.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:45 pm to LSUEEAlum
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LSUEEAlum
My dad built in there in 2008, he's was one of the 1st houses besides the ones the developer built
Is the neighbor you speak on the corner and owns a brick company? If so that's directly across the street from my dad
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