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New Homes for Sale in Lakes at Harveston | South Baton Rouge
Oct 12, 2026
What’s Outside Your New Home? Community Amenities in the Lakes at Harveston
We spend plenty of time sharing what goes into building a new home, like the semi-custom home process, the available floor plans, and all the thoughtful details that make our finishes shine. But the house is only part of where you live. Your new community matters just as much. We build for the long run, and the long run is lived out there as much as it is inside. October is a great month to see our communities for yourself. With the heat easing, an afternoon outdoors is a pleasant way to get to know the Lakes at Harveston and the new homes available in Baton Rouge.
Key Takeaway: Lakes at Harveston is a South Baton Rouge community with a pool, clubhouse, pickleball courts, scenic lakes, and walking trails. We have five new homes there, priced from $565,000 to $1,190,000, and one is ready now. We also have homesites where we’ll build one of nine plans for you.
What Amenities Does The Lakes At Harveston Have?
Lakes at Harveston has a community pool, clubhouse, pickleball courts, scenic lakes, and walking trails. Located in South Baton Rouge, it’s just a short drive to some of the city’s top attractions. These are the places many residents end up on an ordinary day.
The Lakes and Walking Trails
The lakes give the neighborhood its name, and winding trails run through it. Depending on where you live in the neighborhood, the trails may be a short walk from your door, so an after-dinner stroll or an early-morning walk doesn’t take a drive to a park. Bring your favorite drink and enjoy the scenery. Fall is our favorite time to scope out the trails.
The Pickleball Courts
If you haven’t joined the craze yet, here’s your chance. Pickleball works best when it’s convenient, and with courts in the neighborhood, fitting in a game after work is easy. Get to know your neighbors and join them for a game.
The Clubhouse
The clubhouse gives neighbors a place to gather when your living room runs out of space. If you’re thinking about hosting a baby shower or a birthday party, ask us how reservations work.
The Pool
The pool is quiet in October, but the neighborhood’s outdoor fire pit offers another place to gather and visit with friends and family. When the heat returns in full force (and we know it will), having a pool in the neighborhood changes summer.
The Playground
The playground gives kids a place to burn off some energy within the neighborhood, and it’s an easy way for families to meet each other. Expecting a visit from your grandchildren? They’ll have somewhere to go.
None of this shows up in a square-footage number, but it shapes daily life as much as the kitchen does. When you compare communities, weigh the amenities alongside the floor plans. Ask us for the community’s HOA documents, including any design guidelines and dues, so you know what to expect.
What Homes Are Available in Lakes at Harveston?
We have five homes for sale in Lakes at Harveston that we designed and started without waiting on a buyer. The plan and most selections are already set, so that’s the trade-off: fewer decisions for you, and a shorter wait. One is finished. Two are targeted to finish this fall, and two are expected in 2027.
| Home | Plan | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq ft | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13824 Harveston Mill Drive | Vienna | $899,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,902 | Available now |
| 13844 Harveston Mill Drive | Milan | $1,190,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,018 | Targeted for fall 2026 |
| 2747 Sugar Kettle Lane | Naples B | $638,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,316 | Targeted for fall 2026 |
| 2752 Sugar Kettle Lane | Nice B | $660,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,343 | Targeted for early 2027 |
| 2753 Sugar Kettle Lane | Bristol | $565,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,982 | Expected in 2027 |
Ready Now
The Vienna at 13824 Harveston Mill Drive is complete: 2,902 square feet, three bedrooms, and two and a half baths. If you hope to be settled before the holidays, start with this home.
Targeted for This Fall
The Milan at 13844 Harveston Mill Drive is the largest of the five, with four bedrooms and four baths across 4,018 square feet.
The Naples B at 2747 Sugar Kettle Lane is a three-bedroom, 2,316-square-foot home priced at $638,000.
Coming in 2027
The Nice B at 2752 Sugar Kettle Lane is targeted for winter 2027, and the Bristol at 2753 Sugar Kettle Lane is expected later in 2027, priced at $565,000. A home earlier in construction may still leave room for you to weigh in on select finishes. Ask us, and we’ll tell you what remains open before you commit.
Can You Build a Home in Lakes at Harveston?
Yes, on the remaining homesites. If you’d rather make the decisions yourself, we build that way too. You choose a homesite and one of nine plans for the Lakes at Harveston community, and our semi-custom process takes it from there.
- Select your lot. The community lot map shows lot status as of September 24, 2026. Availability changes, so call us to confirm.
- Choose your plan. We offer nine one- and two-story plans here, listed below. Choosing a home plan can be overwhelming at times. That’s why we have worked hard to curate pre-designed plans in each of our communities.
- Make your selections. Our design team walks you through curated finishes at our Baton Rouge Design Studio. We settle these decisions before construction starts, because settled decisions help the build stay on schedule, and a steadier schedule gives the trades time to do careful work.
| Plan | Beds | Baths | Sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol A | 3 | 2 | 1,565 |
| Bruges A | 3 | 2 | 2,099 |
| Nice | 3 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
| Marseille | 3 | 2.5 | 2,298 |
| Naples | 3 | 2.5 | 2,324 |
| Paris | 3 | 2.5 | 2,515 |
| Florence | 4 | 3 | 2,608 |
| Barcelona | 4 | 3 | 2,986 |
| Milan A | 4 | 4 | 3,661 |
Square footage is approximate and varies by plan variant, lot, and selected options.
From start to finish, our process typically spans six months to a year, depending on the plan and the site. Along the way, you can follow the schedule, approve selections, and review job-site photos through Buildertrend, so you know what’s happening now and what’s coming next. That steady pace is deliberate.
A home built on a clear timeline, by trades who had time to do the work well, helps support the quality of your new home.
Homesites here are limited. Call us to confirm which ones remain.
Come See The Lakes At Harveston
We can describe the amenities on the blog, and we can tell you how relaxing it feels to walk along the promenade in the evenings, but only you can come feel it for yourself.
Come out this month and tour the Vienna, our finished home, and ask us about the others. Then ask which parts of the neighborhood you can see on your visit, from the clubhouse and courts to the trails by the lake.
Move-in day is our finish line. For your family, it’s the start of the long run: years of keeping routine and ordinary mornings, school drop-offs and evenings by the lake. We build homes to help you through those seasons of life. The community adds the rest.
Call the Bardwell Homes sales team at 225-325-0707, or schedule a consultation at our Design Studio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities does the Lakes at Harveston have?
A community pool, a clubhouse, pickleball courts, a playground, scenic lakes, and winding walking trails. They’re shared by the neighborhood and designed with a range of ages in mind. Amenities are subject to the community’s rules, fees, and availability.
How much do new homes in the Lakes at Harveston cost?
Our five homes for sale range from $565,000 to $1,190,000, though not all are available yet. The price of a presold home depends on the lot, the plan, and your selections, so call us for current numbers.
Which homes in the Lakes at Harveston are move-in ready?
The Vienna at 13824 Harveston Mill Drive is complete and available now, at the time of publication. Two more homes are targeted to finish later this fall, and two are expected in 2027.
What is the difference between a spec home and a presold home?
A spec home is one we design and start without waiting on a buyer, so the plan and most selections are already set. A presold home is built for a specific buyer, who chooses the lot, the plan, and the finishes before construction starts.
Can I still choose finishes on a home that’s under construction?
Sometimes. It depends on the stage. A home early in construction may leave select finishes open, and a home near completion has most of them locked in. We’ll tell you what remains open before you commit.
How long does it take to build a home in the Lakes at Harveston?
Our process typically spans six months to a year from start to finish. Your timeline depends on the plan and the site.
Renderings are not intended to represent a final product and may include selections and upgrades not included in the price of the home. Prices, square footage, availability, and completion dates are estimates and subject to change without notice. Community amenities are subject to the community’s rules, fees, and availability.
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