Programs

Homes for Sale/Builder Bundles

Our select builders have acquired ‘bundles’ of lots at bargain prices allowing them to focus their efforts on building quality homes. The builders are allowed to spread out the construction of the homes within their bundles over a multiple year time span. This will allow for the redevelopment of whole neighborhoods at a pace the market can handle with the ultimate goal of creating a thriving community.

The builders selected to participate in this unique program bring their own style and flair to the construction & design of their homes. They were selected because of their sound building practices and quality of construction. The Department of Community Development added its own standards in order to ensure exceptional quality and style. The program promotes traditional regional housing types such as cottages, shotguns, center hall homes, and farmhouses. However, no specific style is required and often the end product is a pleasing blend!

To date, there have been 8 different iterations of the Builder Bundle program. While the program started solely in Arabi, it expanded to different parts of the parish, including Chalmette, Meraux, and Violet. In some instances, the program has facilitated the revitalization of an entire block.

Here are some of the notable differences you’ll find in our Sold on St. Bernard homes:

• Most homes built on lots with 75-100 ft. frontages
• Minimum 10 Foot ceilings
• Smooth HardiBoard for a traditional look
• Solid wood doors
• Landscaping requirements including shade trees
• High end fixtures, countertops and crown molding

Potential buyers can also choose from various plans and lots offered by our Sold on St. Bernard Builders- to discuss options with a builder, visit our Builder’s Page, scroll through their sample homes and contact either the builder or their associated realtor. Or you can simply contact a Realtor. When working with one of Our Builders, a buyer has the option to finance the project with a construction loan through their lender. Details related to buyer financing requirements are located below.

Process

Through the Sold on St. Bernard program, we hope to partner aspiring homeowners in St. Bernard Parish with builders who have acquired lots through our programs. If you find a builder you like on our site, click here for more information on how to build a custom home on one of the builder-owned lots.

Sale of Individual Lots

Sold on St. Bernard was able to offer the Buy and Build program to the residents of St. Bernard Parish from 2017 to 2020. During that time, individuals were able to pick up single lots from the parish at fair market appraised value. Over 300 individual lots were sold through the Buy and Build program, making a considerable difference in the landscape of neighborhoods.

The Department of Community Development also participated in the Lot Next Door program through which already existing property owners were able to purchase the adjacent property at a discount. We hope that this program made many dog-running, kid-running, pool-filled, she-shed dreams come true.

To inquire about a particular property or get more information about any of our programs stop by, email or call us.

St. Bernard Department of Community Development
8201 W. Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette, LA
(504) 278-1002 Office
(504) 278-4298 Fax
info@soldonstbernard.com
www.sbpg.net