#2499406, Douglas Price, Listing office: Shelnutt Real Estate Enterprises
Property details
About 249 Downs St
This inviting two-story brick home offers an exceptional blend of modern amenities and practical design, featuring four bedrooms and three full baths, including a spacious primary suite and a convenient first-floor guest suite. The well-appointed kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and beautiful marble counters, while the downstairs is highlighted by scored concrete floors and 10-foot ceilings that extend to a lovely back porch overlooking an inground pool. A versatile bonus room on the second floor provides extra space for a home office or second den, and off-street parking is available with an attached one-car garage. With a low annual flood premium of just $801/yr, this home offers easy access to I-10, the lakefront, and the shops and restaurants on Harrison Avenue, truly balancing comfort, functionality, and accessibility. First Showing Broker Tour 6/11/25- 11-1pm
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,069 sqft
Year built2002
ParkingGarage, Off Street, One Space, Garage Door Opener
MLS #2505955
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Garage, Off Street, One Space, Garage Door Opener
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $850,000
- Price/SqFt: $276
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,535
- Tax Year: 2020
- Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Year Built: 2002
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,069 SqFt
- MLS Number: 2505955
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
- Office Phone: (504) 455-0100
- Office Email: lucy@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Al Sidhom
- Agent Phone: (504) 319-7428
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2022 | Home Sold | $810,000 |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Home Sold | $585,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51,870 | $- |
| 2022 | $50,030 | $- |
| 2021 | $51,870 | $- |
| 2020 | $57,630 | $7,535 |
| 2019 | $48,720 | $6,459 |
| 2018 | $48,720 | $6,583 |
| 2017 | $48,720 | $6,277 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Marie Riviere Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•1564 Lake Ave
10
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Public Magnet PK-5
2.5 mi
•201 Metairie Rd
3
Audubon Charter School - Gentilly
Public Charter PK-4
3.6 mi
•4720 Painters St
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 $87,500. Residents of New Orleans, LA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have masters degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
0%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
35%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
52%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 249 Downs St
The listing price of 249 Downs St property is $850,000.
The property 249 Downs St is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70124.
Accepting Backup Offers: 249 Downs St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 249 Downs St are: Marie Riviere Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Audubon Charter School - Gentilly (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), J. C. Ellis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Arthur Ashe Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kipp Believe (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), McDonogh 35 Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), John F. Kennedy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $7,535 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 10, 2022 for $810,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 249 Downs St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 249 Downs St is 3,069 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 249 Downs St is 2002.
This home is located at 249 Downs St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70124 in the Lakeview neighborhood. This 3,069 square foot home was built in 2002. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $850,000.
In June 2025 more than 33 listings in New Orleans, LA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 61 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 275 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in New Orleans, LA increased by 5.1% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $332,200, while the average time on the real estate market was 67 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.