The Greens at Pelican Point

Independent Assessment

Here, the community's own marketing page states outright that it is 'exclusively for those age 55 and over,' and -- more significant still -- the Pelican Point HOA's own site maintains a page titled 'The Greens Restrictions,' distinct from its general 'Restrictions' page covering the broader Pelican Point Golf Community, indicating the HOA itself documents a separate restriction regime for this specific neighborhood. The full text of that HOA restrictions page could not be reviewed directly, so the exact legal language -- the specific age threshold, occupancy percentage, and enforcement mechanism -- was not independently quoted. The combination of the community's own direct 'exclusively for those age 55 and over' language, a corroborating activeadultliving.com listing, topretirements.com, and Seniorly/Mirador, plus the HOA's own dedicated restrictions page for this specific neighborhood, makes a strong case that this is an age-restricted 55+ community.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

The Greens at Pelican Point is likely to appeal to buyers who want golf-community-adjacent amenities -- Pelican Point's courses 'meander throughout' the broader master plan -- combined with strong confirmation of an actual age restriction. Its 24-hour Activity Center access and separate, larger-scale Clubhouse (grand ballroom, billiards room, craft room) suit buyers who want more extensive shared social space than the smaller clubhouses found at Village Maison or Village Charmant. Its location between Baton Rouge and New Orleans may also appeal to buyers who want relatively central access to both metros.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Greens at Pelican Point offers garden homes and townhomes ranging from approximately 1,640 to nearly 3,500 square feet, with two to four bedrooms and two to four bathrooms. Seniorly's current data counts 162 completed residences; an earlier figure of 130 homes likely reflects an earlier point in the neighborhood's build-out. The specific builder or developer behind The Greens was not independently confirmed, though it was developed within the broader Pelican Point Golf Community master plan.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A specific current pricing range for homes at The Greens at Pelican Point was not found. Buyers should request current comparable sales from a local Gonzales or Baton Rouge agent, and should factor the neighborhood's 24-hour Activity Center access, separate Clubhouse, and golf-community setting into any comparison against other communities.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Greens at Pelican Point is treated as an established, largely built-out resale neighborhood, with 162 completed residences reported. Buyers should confirm current unit availability and whether any builder inventory remains directly with a local agent or the Pelican Point HOA.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Greens at Pelican Point are subject to Ascension Parish, Louisiana property tax administration; Ascension Parish's average effective property tax rate is reported at approximately 0.54%, somewhat lower than the neighboring East Baton Rouge Parish rate. Louisiana's statewide homestead exemption excludes the first $75,000 of a primary residence's assessed market value from most property taxes for owner-occupants, and a Special Assessment Level ('senior freeze') is available to homeowners 65 and older under an inflation-indexed household-income limit (reported in the neighborhood of $100,000-$103,000 for 2026), freezing assessed value at the level in effect when the owner first qualifies. Louisiana's own state Fair Housing exemption statute (La. R.S. 51:2605) defines 'housing for older persons' using language that appears to retain a pre-1999 'significant facilities and services' requirement not present in the current federal HOPA standard -- flagged here as an unresolved legal nuance, not settled fact. Buyers should confirm current property tax figures with the Ascension Parish Assessor and request current homeowners-insurance quotes directly.

Golf

The Greens sits within the broader Pelican Point Golf Community master plan, whose golf courses 'meander throughout' several neighborhoods, including The Greens. Pelican Point's golf amenities are confirmed to be marketed to the broader, mixed-age master plan rather than exclusively to The Greens' 55+ residents, and whether golf-course access is automatically included in The Greens' own HOA dues or requires separate club membership through Pelican Point Golf & Country Club was not independently confirmed. Buyers should confirm golf-access terms directly with the Pelican Point HOA or golf club.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Greens' garden homes and townhomes are organized around two distinct shared amenity hubs: a 24-hour private Activity Center (indoor heated pool, fitness center) and a separate Clubhouse featuring a grand ballroom, kitchen, billiards room, and craft room, plus a gazebo, lake, and community park. This dual-hub structure -- a fitness-oriented Activity Center alongside a larger event-oriented Clubhouse -- provides extensive shared social space. A specific organized-activity calendar was not independently itemized; buyers should request current programming details directly from the HOA or a local agent.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Greens at Pelican Point is located on Courtyard Drive in Gonzales, Louisiana, zip code 70737, within Ascension Parish roughly midway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. This central position may appeal to buyers who want relatively convenient access to both metros. Exact drive times to specific destinations could not be independently confirmed; buyers should confirm these directly with a local agent.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Greens at Pelican Point has strong direct-quote age-restriction evidence from the community's own sources. The community's own dedicated marketing page, livethepoint.com/TheGreens.html, states outright that it is 'exclusively for those age 55 and over' -- note that the same page separately says, in tone, that it is 'not a retirement community,' but that is active-adult marketing language describing the community's vibrant, non-institutional character, not a disclaimer of the age restriction itself, and should not be misread as evidence against it. Independently, the Pelican Point Homeowners Association's own site maintains a page specifically titled 'The Greens Restrictions,' distinct from its general Pelican Point subdivision restrictions page -- indicating the HOA itself documents a separate restriction regime for this neighborhood specifically, distinguishing it from the broader, mixed-age Pelican Point master plan (whose own general marketing promotes amenities 'suited for families of all sizes'). activeadultliving.com, topretirements.com, and Seniorly/Mirador all independently list The Greens as a 55+ community. The full text of the HOA's 'The Greens Restrictions' page itself could not be independently read and quoted, so the precise legal age threshold and enforcement language were not directly confirmed; buyers should request that document from the HOA before closing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

While The Greens has strong direct-quote age-restriction evidence, the full text of the Pelican Point HOA's own 'The Greens Restrictions' page and a separately quoted recorded declaration were not independently reviewed -- buyers should request that document directly from the HOA. Current pricing was not confirmed; buyers should request comparable sales directly from a local Gonzales or Baton Rouge agent. The home-count figure found in current sourcing (162 completed residences) differs from an earlier figure of 130, which likely reflects an earlier development phase rather than a factual error, but buyers should confirm the current total directly. Buyers should also clarify whether golf-course access is included in Greens HOA dues or requires separate club membership, since the broader Pelican Point golf amenities are shared across the larger, mixed-age master plan.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Greens at Pelican Point's own marketing states it is 'exclusively for those age 55 and over,' and the HOA's own site maintains a dedicated restrictions page for the neighborhood specifically. It shares a structural pattern with The Retreat at Copper Mill in Zachary (both are age-targeted enclaves nested inside larger, mixed-age golf-community master plans), but differs sharply in evidentiary strength: the Retreat's age-restricted status rests on a single secondary aggregator, while The Greens has a direct quote from its own marketing plus a dedicated HOA restrictions page. Within East Baton Rouge Parish, Village Maison and Village Charmant offer standalone condominium products with less amenity space (no comparable 24-hour Activity Center or separate ballroom-scale Clubhouse) and weaker age-restriction sourcing.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available listings at The Greens at Pelican Point, confirm current pricing and HOA fees, and confirm current age-verification practice directly with the Pelican Point Homeowners Association.

Is The Greens at Pelican Point age-restricted?

Yes, based on the community's own marketing page, which states it is 'exclusively for those age 55 and over,' and the Pelican Point HOA's own site, which maintains a dedicated 'The Greens Restrictions' page distinct from the broader, non-age-restricted Pelican Point Golf Community. The full restrictions-page text could not be independently read, so buyers should request the exact language from the HOA directly.

Is all of Pelican Point Golf Community age-restricted?

No. Pelican Point's broader golf-community marketing promotes amenities 'suited for families of all sizes.' The Greens is a specific, separately restricted 55+ neighborhood within that larger, mixed-age master plan.

What amenities does The Greens at Pelican Point offer?

24-hour access to a private Activity Center (indoor heated pool, fitness center), plus a separate Clubhouse with a grand ballroom, kitchen, billiards room, and craft room, a gazebo and lake, a community park, and access to Pelican Point's golf courses.

How many homes are in The Greens at Pelican Point?

Current sourcing counts 162 completed residences (garden homes and townhomes); an earlier figure of 130 homes likely reflects an earlier development phase. Buyers should confirm the current total directly with the HOA or a local agent.