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$1,663 Closing Credit¹
#2502021, Gretchen Shotwell, Listing office: REVE, REALTORS
$119,000 List price
2442 Desire St New Orleans, LA 70117
$1,413
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 full
863 sqft
0.1 acres
$138 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2442 Desire St
Charming 1 bed, 1 bath home on a corner lot with a private driveway and off-street parking! This cozy full-tile home features a new hot water heater and a gas cooktop, great for cooking enthusiasts. Enjoy a huge backyard with endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining or gardening. Located in a prime spot just minutes from Canal Street, you’ll have easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home in such a great location! Great for first-time buyers, investors, vacation getaway, or those looking to downsize. Free 1 yr. interest rate buy down on this home for qualified buyers when using Envoy Mortgage. Owner Financing also possible.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size863 sqft
Lot size0.124 Acres
Year built1969
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
MLS #2471916
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Stainless Steel Appliances, Cable TV
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Exterior: Fence, Porch
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $119,000
- Price/SqFt: $137
- Annual Tax Amount: $785
- Tax Year: 2020
- Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From I-10 East, exit 237 for Elysian Fields. Keep right at the fork to merge onto Elysian Fields. Go straight for approx 1.5 miles. Turn Right on N Galvez & go for 0.5 miles. Turn Left onto Desire. House on the Right.
- Year Built: 1969
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 863 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.124 Acres
- MLS Number: 2471916
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Services
- Office Phone: (985) 727-7000
- Office Email: larocca@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Gregg Tepper
- Agent Phone: (985) 789-8717
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2017 | Home Sold | $28,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,050 | $- |
| 2022 | $8,630 | $- |
| 2021 | $9,050 | $- |
| 2020 | $5,400 | $785 |
| 2019 | $5,400 | $815 |
| 2018 | $5,400 | $832 |
| 2017 | $5,400 | $794 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Audubon Charter School - Gentilly
Public Charter PK-4
2.1 mi
•4720 Painters St
8
Arabi Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.7 mi
•7200 Alexander Ave
6
Elan Academy Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
2.9 mi
•709 Park Blvd
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 $12,070. The most common annual income of people living in New Orleans, LA is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
74%
<35k
24%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Ross Dress For Less
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Jack In The Box
Popeyes
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Nissan
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2442 Desire St
The listing price of 2442 Desire St property is $119,000.
The property 2442 Desire St is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117.
Active Listing: 2442 Desire St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2442 Desire St are: Audubon Charter School - Gentilly (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Arabi Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Elan Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Akili Academy of New Orleans (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Encore Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), G W Carver High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kipp Renaissance (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $785 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 3, 2017 for $28,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 2442 Desire St has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 2442 Desire St is 863 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2442 Desire St is 1969.
This home is located at 2442 Desire St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70117 in the Florida Area neighborhood. This 863 square foot home, which was built in 1969, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $119,000.
Over 32 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in New Orleans, LA. In the same period over 221 listings were sold below the listed price and 62 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in New Orleans, LA between April and May 2025 increased by 9.6%. Listings spent 67 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $328,910 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.