A Neighborhood Spotlight on Silverside Cove in South Baton Rouge
Just off Staring Lane in south Baton Rouge sits one of Alvarez Construction's newer communities: Silverside Cove. Modern farmhouse exteriors, ponds built throughout the community, and a location close to Perkins Road, Essen Lane, and I-10 without sitting directly on the traffic — it's one of the communities buyers ask about most.
Community Snapshot
- Priced from $300,000
- 75 total homesites
- 1,718 to 2,428 square feet
- 3 to 5 bedrooms, 1- and 2-story floor plans
- Modern farmhouse exteriors with ponds throughout the community
Where It Actually Sits
Silverside Cove is located off Staring Lane, roughly a mile from I-10, in the corridor where Essen Lane and Staring Lane connect with Perkins Road. That puts residents within easy reach of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, LSU, and the retail and dining corridor around the Mall of Louisiana — while staying tucked into a quieter residential pocket rather than sitting directly on a commercial strip. The community also sits on a Capital Area Transit System route.
What's Actually Built There
Every home shares the same finish package:
- Vinyl-plank flooring through the main living areas
- Tile accents in bathrooms and utility rooms
- Crown molding in the living spaces and owner's suite
- Kitchens built around oversized islands, custom cabinetry, gas cooktops, and 3 cm granite countertops
- WiFi-enabled SmartHome technology standard, including a smart hub, wireless security system, exterior security camera, WiFi-enabled garage door, and wireless smoke/heat detection
Schools and Everyday Errands
Silverside Cove falls within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Exact school zoning can shift by address even within the same neighborhood, so confirm your specific assignment directly with the district rather than assuming based on the general area. For day-to-day life, the Staring Lane and Perkins Road corridor puts groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, and everyday retail within a short drive, without a trip onto the busier stretches of Bluebonnet or Siegen.
Financing at Silverside Cove
Alvarez Construction homes, including those at Silverside Cove, may qualify for closing cost assistance through our lending partner, Synergy One Lending, along with reduced interest rates on government loans depending on current promotions. Ask what's currently available for your specific home and loan type.
Built by Alvarez, Start to Finish
Because Silverside Cove is built exclusively by Alvarez Construction, every home shares the same construction standards and finish quality rather than varying by builder from lot to lot — including the structural warranty that comes standard with every Alvarez home.
Pricing, availability, and active floor plans change regularly. For the most accurate picture, see current available homes at Silverside Cove or the full floor plan lineup.
See Silverside Cove for Yourself
Browse current availability or call (225) 240-4662 to schedule a tour of the community and see the model home in person.
