#2490712, Margarete Wabnig, Listing office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
Property details
About 1640 Tropic Dr
Loaded with Potential! This Algiers Home in Tropic Gardens Community offers a prime canvas for your design dreams. Whether you're ready to add personal touches or embark on a full renovation, this home is brimming with opportunity. Spacious Layout: The generous living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and den—great for entertaining or relaxing with loved ones. Enjoy summer and fall cookouts under the covered patio, with room to garden or unwind. The flexible floor plan was originally a 3-bedroom, now converted to 2 bedrooms, with an oversized primary bedroom for creating a luxurious en-suite retreat. Convenient Location: Just minutes from Edna Karr High School, local dining, shopping, and easy access to the Crescent City Connection, I-10 corridor, and Slidell. Cash or renovation loans only. Home will not go Fha or VA. Call today and schedule your private showing
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,580 sqft
Year built1971
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, Two Spaces
MLS #2511518
FireplaceGas
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Cooktop, Double Oven
- Interior: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs
- Fireplace: Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Two Spaces
- Exterior: Fence
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $175,000
- Price/SqFt: $110
- Annual Tax Amount: $876
- Tax Year: 2020
- Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Directions: General Meyer to Tropic
- Year Built: 1971
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,580 SqFt
- MLS Number: 2511518
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: LATTER & BLUM (LATT30)
- Office Phone: (504) 443-6464
- Office Email: deana.scognamillo@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Sharon Cross
- Agent Phone: (504) 331-0502
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,820 | $- |
| 2022 | $12,270 | $- |
| 2021 | $12,820 | $- |
| 2020 | $12,820 | $876 |
| 2019 | $12,820 | $902 |
| 2018 | $12,820 | $918 |
| 2017 | $12,820 | $862 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Arabi Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.8 mi
•7200 Alexander Ave
6
Elan Academy Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
2.2 mi
•709 Park Blvd
5
Chalmette Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.2 mi
•75 E Chalmette Cir
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $58,492. The most common annual income of people living in New Orleans, LA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Horse Races
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Stein Mart
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
LongHorn Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Buick
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1640 Tropic Dr
The listing price of 1640 Tropic Dr property is $175,000.
The property 1640 Tropic Dr is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70131.
Active Listing: 1640 Tropic Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1640 Tropic Dr are: Arabi Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Elan Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Chalmette Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Paul Habans Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Harriet Tubman Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Edna Karr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lord Beaconsfield Landry-Oliver Perry Walker High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $876 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1640 Tropic Dr has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1640 Tropic Dr is 1,580 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1640 Tropic Dr is 1971.
This home is located at 1640 Tropic Dr in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70131 in the Algiers neighborhood. This 1,580 square foot home was built in 1971. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $175,000.
New Orleans, LA housing market in June 2025 saw over 33 listings sold above listed price, more than 61 sold at listed price and over 275 sold below. In June 2025 in New Orleans, LA there were 5.1% more homes for sale than in May. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 67 days, the median list price was $332,200.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.