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3100 Lake Villa Dr,
Metairie, LA 70002
1-2 Beds $1,950 - $4,000
Lakewood
1229-1249 Lake Ave,
Metairie,
LA
70005
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About Lakewood
Lakewood's large two-bedroom, one and a half-bath with den apartments offer you the best of both worlds. While you'll be just minutes from downtown New Orleans, your Metairie home will be on the perfect path for a pleasant walk, run or bike ride along the levee and the lovely landscaped shores of Lake Pontchartrain.
Lakewood is an apartment community located in Jefferson County and the 70005 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jefferson Parish attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Off Street Parking
- Free Exterminating Service
- Cable TV Connections
- Custom Appliance Package Including Microwave
- 2 Bedrooms with Den, 1 1/2 Baths
- Plush Carpeting & Designer Tile
- Washer/Dryer Included
- 900-992 Square Feet
- Near Shopping & Transportation
- Levee Jogging & Cycling
- Faux Wood Blinds
- Large Country Kitchen
- Small Pets Welcome
Community Amenities
- Pool
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Den
Location
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Known as the first suburb of New Orleans, Metairie sits between New Orleans’ expansive City Park and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Metairie provides residents with a taste of suburban life on the cusp of the Big Easy’s many vibrant offerings.
Metairie touts an overall peaceful atmosphere along with numerous shopping opportunities at Lakeside Shopping Center and Clearview Mall. Nestled on the southern shores of Lake Pontchartrain, Metairie boasts plenty of options for outdoor recreation on the lake as well as at the lush Lafreniere Park.
Not limited to just the standard suburban amenities, Metairie’s main commercial district is known as “Fat City,” which is brimming with delectable restaurants and lively nightclubs. Metairie is also home to the New Orleans Saints offices and practice fields. Getting around from Metairie is simple with quick access to I-10 and Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
Lakewood is within 6 minutes or 2.5 miles from Univ. New Orleans, Jefferson. It is also near Delgado Community College and Xavier Univ of La, New Orleans.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
697 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
892 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
753 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,463 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
400 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
1,258 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Metairie include Cemeteries-Canal And City Park, located 2.7 miles from Lakewood. Lakewood is near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, located 10.8 miles or 19 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi |
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Drive: | 44 min | 34.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.8 mi |
Time and distance from Lakewood.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
Lakewood has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Couturie Forest
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.2 mi |
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Longue Vue House and Gardens
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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New Orleans City Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
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New Orleans Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.1 mi |
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi |
Lakewood has 5 parks within 7.2 miles, including Couturie Forest, Longue Vue House and Gardens, and New Orleans City Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi |
Lakewood has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is Omega Hospital which is 3.1 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.8 mi |
Lakewood is 10.8 miles and a 19 minute drive from New Orleans Naval Support.
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1229-1249 Lake Ave
Metairie, LA 70005