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re: Moving to the northshore, need advice
Posted on 10/5/17 at 11:18 pm to domesticengineer
Posted on 10/5/17 at 11:18 pm to domesticengineer
We unfortunately just moved from Covington but Id move back in a heartbeat. While we had a Covington address, we were in the Madisonville school district. As far as traffic, yes if you live or work anywhere off 190 it sucks. We lived off 1085 about a mile or so away from 1077 (the Madisonville Goodbee exit) so traffic was a breeze to get on 12. If you are looking for kids activities, Coquille Park was at the corner of 1077 and 1085 and thats where alot of the kids football, basketball, soccer, and baseball/softball is played. Theres also a big splash pad and playground there. We would send my two daughters there each summer for camp and they did activities and field trips everyday.
I’ll agree with some of the responses here about Mandeville in that it does seem a bit “uppidy” in certain areas. Very nice clean city, but def a different vibe than madisonville and Covington. Also quite a bit more expensive for what you get in a house. Schools are very good but have a shite ton of kids. That will change though once they build more schools.
Madisonville is a small nice quaint town. The area is growing at a rapid pace though so I teally hope it doesnt lose its relaxed small town charm. The schools are very good, and because of the growth they will be building a high school fairly soon if they havent already.
If you havent found a home yet I actually still have mine for sale. We were one of the only subdivsions along 1085 that didnt flood last year. Flood insurance isnt required since we were just north of I-12 and was under 500 a year for max coverage. The neighborhood has a ton of kids and the familes for the most part are pretty pretty much 30’s to 50’s. If you are looking for a gym, the YMCA is at the round about at 1085 and Ocshner Blvd and there is also Stone Creek on Ocshner Blvd as well. Where we were was great bc it was easy as hell to get to 12, HWY 21, Pinnacle Pkwy, downtown Cov, and the kids schools were about 2 miles away. Best part is that we got to miss all of the traffic thats around 190. Let me know if youd like any other info about the house or the area.
I’ll agree with some of the responses here about Mandeville in that it does seem a bit “uppidy” in certain areas. Very nice clean city, but def a different vibe than madisonville and Covington. Also quite a bit more expensive for what you get in a house. Schools are very good but have a shite ton of kids. That will change though once they build more schools.
Madisonville is a small nice quaint town. The area is growing at a rapid pace though so I teally hope it doesnt lose its relaxed small town charm. The schools are very good, and because of the growth they will be building a high school fairly soon if they havent already.
If you havent found a home yet I actually still have mine for sale. We were one of the only subdivsions along 1085 that didnt flood last year. Flood insurance isnt required since we were just north of I-12 and was under 500 a year for max coverage. The neighborhood has a ton of kids and the familes for the most part are pretty pretty much 30’s to 50’s. If you are looking for a gym, the YMCA is at the round about at 1085 and Ocshner Blvd and there is also Stone Creek on Ocshner Blvd as well. Where we were was great bc it was easy as hell to get to 12, HWY 21, Pinnacle Pkwy, downtown Cov, and the kids schools were about 2 miles away. Best part is that we got to miss all of the traffic thats around 190. Let me know if youd like any other info about the house or the area.
This post was edited on 10/5/17 at 11:29 pm
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Posted on 10/5/17 at 11:30 pm to OceanMan
That's good stuff. Add that the Covington city area (down Jancke, etc) is beautiful.
The parish school board has a great site for comparing schools. I'm sure the private schools are excellent as well, hate to ignite that debate, so just to say there are great options all around.
Bad traffic areas I know of area Hwy 22 west going from Mandeville to Madisonville and 190N into Covington before the bridge.
Pro tip, check various map apps around 5-5:30 to see the traffic backups in the area.
The parish school board has a great site for comparing schools. I'm sure the private schools are excellent as well, hate to ignite that debate, so just to say there are great options all around.
Bad traffic areas I know of area Hwy 22 west going from Mandeville to Madisonville and 190N into Covington before the bridge.
Pro tip, check various map apps around 5-5:30 to see the traffic backups in the area.
Posted on 10/5/17 at 11:37 pm to Hammertime
People say the same about where I'm from. I couldn't imagine living in a place that isn't "uppity"
Posted on 10/5/17 at 11:46 pm to OceanMan
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OceanMan
Bruh, you left River Oaks off your list of neighborhoods and I'm not sure I would include beau rivage, has its ups and downs as all older neighborhoods do
Posted on 10/6/17 at 5:39 am to domesticengineer
I’d recommend the outskirts of Mandeville in a Lacombe or Abita. Outdoorsy areas, small quiet places but still can use the Mandeville schools ie: Monteleone then Lakeshore/Mandeville.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 5:49 am to Rossberg02
OGS/Lewisburg are great for a small family that likes to walk/ride bikes after work. My wife grew up in Lewisburg and it’s quiet/pretty. We lived there when we moved back until we found a place in CCC. This, to me, is perfect. Covington but in the Mandy school district. Lots of places nearby to shop, quiet, no traffic in the evenings so you can walk/ride bikes, easy access to 12/Causeway, has never flooded or come close to flooding, and well established.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 6:00 am to BRgetthenet
OGS is great! Would recommend!
Posted on 10/6/17 at 6:08 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Planning on moving to Madisonville next year. I prefer to send my kids to private school. What are some good Catholic schools for KDG to 7th grade. I'm already aware of Hannan for high school.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 6:19 am to domesticengineer
Pic of said engineer. 
Posted on 10/6/17 at 6:37 am to Havoc
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That's good stuff. Add that the Covington city area (down Jancke, etc) is beautiful.
You'll love this area if you coming from Lafayette.
The only Covington public school issue is Pineview(Jancke area is not in that district)... Pitcher Jr. High is a very good school and my kids transitioned from public to private without issue as far as academic level.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 6:38 am to domesticengineer
Lots of traffic in Covington, north of I12.
School districts best in Mandeville, Madisonville.
Again, traffic congestion if you live anywhere off West approach to Madisonville.
Pelican Park recreation and State Park are east of Mandeville.
Can!t help with Montesssori school choices.
Resident of Mandeville for 22 years now.
School districts best in Mandeville, Madisonville.
Again, traffic congestion if you live anywhere off West approach to Madisonville.
Pelican Park recreation and State Park are east of Mandeville.
Can!t help with Montesssori school choices.
Resident of Mandeville for 22 years now.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 6:51 am to Gulffisherman
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traffic is murder
Traffic is beyond ridiculous for a population of this size.
I lived in LA for a few years before moving back to Louisiana (now live in the North Shore)
The traffic on 190 and I12 in the evening is as bad as anything I ever saw in Southern California.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 7:06 am to domesticengineer
I don't have much info, but my wife and I looked at a home in the Greenleaves neighborhood in Mandeville when we were determining where we were going to move. It seemed like a nice walkable neighborhood.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:29 am to jmon
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Can!t help with Montesssori
I can say that the Kinderhouse Montessori in Lewisburg is poorly run. It’s understaffed, has had multiple violations with DOE over the last few years, and even had employees there that had not gone through the mandated background check with LA State Police.
It also isn’t being run as a true Montessori school. They’ve deviated so far from that model it should just be called a daycare. When they fired Miss Julie for complaining about it, then subsequently ran her daughter off, we took our child out.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:30 am to Jim Rockford
That seems to be the case everywhere these days, Jim... unfortunately
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:32 am to Theboot32
This is what I'm hearing from others as well. Appreciate the help.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:35 am to lsuroadie
Roadie-I hear you. I used to commute from covington & the shite I saw on the road was horrifying. Woman in her 30s or 40s speeding in the left lane taking a selfie... fml... reason I say away from most sahms
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:46 am to GEAUXT
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We already have too many people.
This. I suggest moving to Bogalusa
This post was edited on 10/6/17 at 8:47 am
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:53 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
When I went to SPS, the people from Bogalusa actually did not mind driving in from up there
Posted on 10/6/17 at 9:40 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
A lot of people from Washington Parish make the commute to St. Tammany to work, not a whole lot of job opportunities in Bogalusa except for the paper mill. The only thing keeping Bogalusa alive is the paper mill. Most of my family lives there.
This post was edited on 10/6/17 at 9:42 am
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