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A classic American suburb with Lake Pontchartrain Views
There is neither a country club nor estates in the Metairie neighborhood of Country Club Estates. There used to be, however, which is how the neighborhood got its name and reputation for being an epitomic New Orleans suburb. In the years since the Beach Club's sale, the neighborhood still maintains countless suburban features and, in fact, has gained some over the years too, such as larger, newer homes. The one thing that has changed, however, is the neighborly spirit. Residents know each other perfectly well but aren't quite as involved in one another's lives as they were when tennis matches and meetups at the restaurant were a weekly tradition. Still, the neighborhood pulls in a lot of buyers, mostly for its location, but also for the undisturbed lifestyle its location offers. "Human nature is to be closer to water," says Realtor Michael Lester of Keller Williams Realty, who grew up around the neighborhood and frequently went to the now-closed Beach Club while visiting his grandfather's home, which backed up to the club. "You're a bit more confined in that area as opposed to being in the middle of everything that's happening in Metairie. And you're backed up to the lake, so you know that everybody that's going back there for the most part lives there."
Country Club Estates is not far from the Central Business District in New Orleans.
Large homes along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain can be found in Country Club Estates.
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A wide range of styles, sizes and prices
Homes in Country Club Estates can vary quite a bit, although some trends, such as backyard pools, are consistently popular. Some streets contain whole rows of vernacular designs like red brick ranchers and split-levels built across the decades, which usually sell for between $225,000 to $500,000. Closer to Lake Pontchartrain, homes tend to get bigger as multi-story Colonial Revivals with tall columns become more frequent. These tend to form the middle of the neighborhood's price range, with most selling for between $500,000 and $700,000. The highest end of the range are also some of the newest homes in the neighborhood, often boasting no less than 5,000 square feet with undisturbed lake views. Prices for these typically begin around $750,000 and often reach as high as $1.5 million.
Federal-style homes can be found when looking to move to Country Club Estates.
Traditional style homes can be found throughout Country Club Estates.
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Career pathways and schools in walking distance
Young public school students in the Country Club Estates begin their education at Harold Keller Elementary, then attend John Q. Adams Middle School for grades 6-8. Both schools have a B-minus Niche score and are located in the neighborhood. For high school, students attend Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, which has a C-minus Niche score and offers multiple career education programs, including pre-nursing, automotive engineering and restaurant apprenticeship.
Harold Keller Elementary School serves families in Country Club Estates.
John Q. Adams Middle School serves families in Country Club Estates.
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Swinging for the fences of Girard Park
While scenic activities such as long walks along the 12-mile-long Pontchartrain Lakefront Trail and picnics on the levee are popular, the main neighborhood green space is Girard Park. Residents gather at the 11.5-acre park for all sorts of activities, including tennis matches, playground meetups and practice for the big game in some batting cages. Residents can also head to Girard Park for rainy day workouts at the park's indoor facilities. If looking to get out of the neighborhood for a more leisurely activity in a peaceful setting, "It'll take you ten minutes to get to Lafreniere Park from Country Club Estates," Lester says. "I bring my daughter to feed the ducks in Lafreniere Park from time to time and she loves doing that."
Girard Playground serves families in Country Club Estates.
Lafreniere Park hosts a farmers market every Wednesday.
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Little League Baseball and the Golden Age Club
"I think the fact that the country club is gone did probably diminish that whole neighborly aspect of it a little bit," Lester says. "But just because of the history of that area and it always being very family-oriented, I think it still is, they just don't have the neighborhood meetup area like they used to." Girard Park is today's main gathering place. Like many neighborhood parks in Metairie, Girard Park also hosts a Little League Baseball team – the Vikings – that plays regularly and is the main community touchpoint. The neighborhood's 55-plus residents can meanwhile head inside the park's indoor facility to attend meetings for the Golden Age Club, a Jefferson Parish parks and recreation program that organizes biweekly activities such as group lunches, shopping outings, Mardi Gras Balls and more.
Girard Playground offers outdoor activities for families in Country Club Estates.
The Pontchartrain Lakefront Trail is a 12.3-mile greenway in Country Club Estates.
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Surf and turf from Austins Seafood & Steakhouse
“West Esplanade has restaurants scattered along it, while Veterans Boulevard has lots of restaurants and shopping, like at Lakeview Mall,” says local Realtor David Claus with GNO Realty. The intersection of Esplanade Avenue and Transcontinental Drive is where most residents of Country Club Estates do their weekly shopping at a Robért Fresh Market location, get supplies for home improvement projects from an ACE Hardware store or go to get their hair done. Some residents also head there to visit their favorite nearby eateries, such as a dozen fritters and beignets from Tastee Donuts. Across the street, Austins Seafood & Steakhouse offers a location for an upscale evening of raw oysters, surf and turf, and bread pudding.
Austins Seafood & Steakhouse is a white-tablecloth restaurant near Country Club Estates.
Robért Fresh Market is a full grocery store near Country Club Estates.
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Easy interstate and city access
The neighborhood's location in Metairie affords it easy access to the city and the rest of Jefferson Parish. There is no public transportation in the neighborhood, so most residents rely on a car to get around. Access to Interstate 10 is only about 2 miles away. However, traffic slowdowns during peak commuting hours can be frequent, especially as one gets closer to Causeway Boulevard.
Things to consider
Some homes in the neighborhood are located in Flood Zone AE, which puts them at higher risk of water damage than homes in the neighborhood that are located in Flood Zone X.
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Parks in this Area
Lafreniere Park
Disc Golf
Dog Park
Fishing
Clearview Shores Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Girard Playground
Baseball/Softball
Football
Tennis
Wilson Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Galatas Playground
North Kenner Recreational Park
Transit
Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
13 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Country Club Estates
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Country Club Estates, Metairie sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Country Club Estates, Metairie over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 21% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,789
Median Age
46
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$157,675
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$183,008
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
59.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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