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Thoughts on Kenilworth and Tara in BR?
Posted on 11/6/17 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 11/6/17 at 2:06 pm
Barring some drastic change in our income, the goals of the 1/2 acre lot and old home in Goodwood aren't in the cards and our current home will be at max capacity in the next ~2 years. In the balance between affordability, square-footage, and location; these two neighborhoods jump out for my family as options in Baton Rouge to pursue.
I'd appreciate any honest feedback as it relates to either area from those that live there now, and those that used to. What are/were your reasons for staying, moving in, or leaving? While I'm quite familiar with both, I've lived my entire life in the more established, historic parts of the cities I've lived, where the historic charm and convenience factor take weight to size of the home, minor crime, etc.
TIA.
I'd appreciate any honest feedback as it relates to either area from those that live there now, and those that used to. What are/were your reasons for staying, moving in, or leaving? While I'm quite familiar with both, I've lived my entire life in the more established, historic parts of the cities I've lived, where the historic charm and convenience factor take weight to size of the home, minor crime, etc.
TIA.
This post was edited on 11/6/17 at 2:08 pm
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Posted on 11/6/17 at 2:48 pm to Golfer
Just spit balling here as I have family in both neighborhoods, but dont ctually live there myself.
Tara, while still are rare combo of safe and affordable, is much closer to the north side of the city. That alone would have me leaning to Kenilworth.
Also, generally speaking, Kenilworth has some newer commercial stuff going up around it.
Que someone coming in here to bring up how close Kenilworth is to gardere/mayfair.
Tara, while still are rare combo of safe and affordable, is much closer to the north side of the city. That alone would have me leaning to Kenilworth.
Also, generally speaking, Kenilworth has some newer commercial stuff going up around it.
Que someone coming in here to bring up how close Kenilworth is to gardere/mayfair.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 3:18 pm to Golfer
Kenilworth. Much better location.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 3:45 pm to lsut2005
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Kenilworth. Much better location.
This wasn't really meant to be a one vs. the other. They have pros and cons related to location for our family. I'm trying to get a feel for them beyond what I can pull from MLS and crime data, if that makes sense.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 3:55 pm to Golfer
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Posted on 11/6/17 at 4:06 pm to lnomm34
Considered Oak Hills, but with our work locations, plans for kids school, and our Baton Rouge universe centered more towards LSU/Mid-City...just too far for us.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 4:29 pm to Golfer
Kenilworth is a good area as long as you arent on the main road. I say this because too many people use it as a cut through to Perkins and Highland
Great grocery store right there(Robert) also.
College Hill is also a good neighborhood right by Kenilworth. Plenty of homes are available right now
Great grocery store right there(Robert) also.
College Hill is also a good neighborhood right by Kenilworth. Plenty of homes are available right now
Posted on 11/6/17 at 4:50 pm to Golfer
We've been living in Magnolia Woods (Adjacent to Kenilworth) for 14 years. Neighborhoods along Highland Road have been transitioning. Been seeing more and more families with small children moving in. Great location.
Lee High, Baton Rouge Magnet, Catholic/Episcopal schools (not too far away), Superior Grill, Robert, Calandro's, Rouse's, Maxwell's, LSU, major hospitals, Walmart (unless you are like the $50K millionaires of the OT), Highland Hardware, bike shops, Perkins Road/Highland Road Park, you name it. These neighborhoods are walkable and bikable. If you work on this side of town then the limited commute is a huge plus as it is for me. 7 minute commute to work.
Ignore the OT trash with the constant "is Gardere/Staring/Valley Park more dangerous than..." threads. We've never personally had an issue with crime. Most crimes are opportunistic and no worse than any where else.
The lots are large. 1/2 acre or less. You can get a home that's completely redone or one that is in need of renovation. Plus, the Highland Road corridor is relatively safe from flooding. I would recommend you park at Perkins Road Park and take a stroll through Kenilworth and the surrounding neighborhoods on a weekend morning or any afternoon. Hope this helps.
I don't know anything about Tara so I'm not saying Kenilworth is better. Just get out and see for yourself.
Lee High, Baton Rouge Magnet, Catholic/Episcopal schools (not too far away), Superior Grill, Robert, Calandro's, Rouse's, Maxwell's, LSU, major hospitals, Walmart (unless you are like the $50K millionaires of the OT), Highland Hardware, bike shops, Perkins Road/Highland Road Park, you name it. These neighborhoods are walkable and bikable. If you work on this side of town then the limited commute is a huge plus as it is for me. 7 minute commute to work.
Ignore the OT trash with the constant "is Gardere/Staring/Valley Park more dangerous than..." threads. We've never personally had an issue with crime. Most crimes are opportunistic and no worse than any where else.
The lots are large. 1/2 acre or less. You can get a home that's completely redone or one that is in need of renovation. Plus, the Highland Road corridor is relatively safe from flooding. I would recommend you park at Perkins Road Park and take a stroll through Kenilworth and the surrounding neighborhoods on a weekend morning or any afternoon. Hope this helps.
I don't know anything about Tara so I'm not saying Kenilworth is better. Just get out and see for yourself.
This post was edited on 11/6/17 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 10:35 am to Golfer
Have some friend in Kenilworth. It seems nice, but I am hardly an expert. Homes seem a touch small for me, but that is personal preference.
I live in Goodwood and we looked hard at Tara. Really the big difference for us ceiling height. Tara homes are newer (and slightly nicer) in general than Kenilworth. But again that is both personal preference and a blanket generalization.
More to your point: We love the Midcity area. Convenient to everything. Great BREC park and ridiculous library right by. Crime is not particularly an issue there. It is not "too close to north baton rouge." That's crazy. Not saying crime NEVER happens there, but it should be a comparative nonfactor.
Schools are another factor, but we just sent our kids to magnets.
Given your description you might be able to get a slightly better (more historic/more midcity) place by moving a little west of Goodwood rather than east to Tara. Capital Heights, Ogden Park, etc. Though those areas are pretty well gentrified now so the costs are probably higher. But sometimes there is a deal if want to put some renovations in.
Hope that helps.
I live in Goodwood and we looked hard at Tara. Really the big difference for us ceiling height. Tara homes are newer (and slightly nicer) in general than Kenilworth. But again that is both personal preference and a blanket generalization.
More to your point: We love the Midcity area. Convenient to everything. Great BREC park and ridiculous library right by. Crime is not particularly an issue there. It is not "too close to north baton rouge." That's crazy. Not saying crime NEVER happens there, but it should be a comparative nonfactor.
Schools are another factor, but we just sent our kids to magnets.
Given your description you might be able to get a slightly better (more historic/more midcity) place by moving a little west of Goodwood rather than east to Tara. Capital Heights, Ogden Park, etc. Though those areas are pretty well gentrified now so the costs are probably higher. But sometimes there is a deal if want to put some renovations in.
Hope that helps.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:45 pm to BigJim
Kenilworth is the answer...i would rather live south of LSU than tara...
Posted on 11/7/17 at 11:18 pm to tigers1956
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Kenilworth is the answer...i would rather live south of LSU than tara...
Again. I'm not trying to compare the neighborhoods. They each have pros and cons related to location for our family. I'm trying to get perspective on each individually. They're similar in the sense that they are 40-60 year old ranch-style neighborhoods with population turning over.
Posted on 11/8/17 at 10:05 am to Golfer
I live in Old Goodwood right now and am looking to buy a house in Kenilworth soon, so I feel like I have a good idea of what is going on in both neighborhoods.
I like Old Goodwood alot. The homes in Tara are nice, a good price, a good size, etc. I would never tell someone to avoid Tara. There is hardly any crime there, in my experience at least. I run through it all the time. Honestly it is a great location and a really good little community. Its also a short uber/drive to anything on Government St which is getting much better as I am sure you know.
However, I am leaning towards Kenilworth primarily because I think the location is better for us. Much of what my fiance and I do revolves around the Perkins/Highland corridor. Its right between where we both work, its closer to the rest of our family/friends, and its closer to the Perkins overpass and LSU. Also, I think in 10 years or so you will see these homes as a great investment. As the city grows, Kenilworth becomes more and more like the center of the city. I think Kenilworth will become the new Southdowns in terms of demand. 2 things will be huge for Kenilworth IMO: 1) Will they actually punch it all the way through to Burbank? I have heard that for years now, but no progress. 2) This 10 mile walking/biking loop around BR. Once it gets connected completely, it will be a huge draw to Kenilworth IMO because you can access it from your house.
I like Old Goodwood alot. The homes in Tara are nice, a good price, a good size, etc. I would never tell someone to avoid Tara. There is hardly any crime there, in my experience at least. I run through it all the time. Honestly it is a great location and a really good little community. Its also a short uber/drive to anything on Government St which is getting much better as I am sure you know.
However, I am leaning towards Kenilworth primarily because I think the location is better for us. Much of what my fiance and I do revolves around the Perkins/Highland corridor. Its right between where we both work, its closer to the rest of our family/friends, and its closer to the Perkins overpass and LSU. Also, I think in 10 years or so you will see these homes as a great investment. As the city grows, Kenilworth becomes more and more like the center of the city. I think Kenilworth will become the new Southdowns in terms of demand. 2 things will be huge for Kenilworth IMO: 1) Will they actually punch it all the way through to Burbank? I have heard that for years now, but no progress. 2) This 10 mile walking/biking loop around BR. Once it gets connected completely, it will be a huge draw to Kenilworth IMO because you can access it from your house.
Posted on 11/8/17 at 2:52 pm to BigJim
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Given your description you might be able to get a slightly better (more historic/more midcity) place by moving a little west of Goodwood rather than east to Tara. Capital Heights, Ogden Park, etc. Though those areas are pretty well gentrified now so the costs are probably higher. But sometimes there is a deal if want to put some renovations in.
We're already in Mid-City/Garden District area...finding a 4 or 5 BR house that's on a decent lot and not $550,000 is the problem.
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