$399,900

5117 Lafaye St New Orleans, LA 70122

$4,749
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,735 sqft
0.1 acres
$230 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5117 Lafaye St

Come home to this exquisite property situated in Gentilly Terrace minutes to Bayou St John & City Park! Light & bright, offerings include an open floor plan, elegant flooring, a striking gourmet kitchen, high ceilings and a luxurious primary suite. Brand new construction in 2017, it has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, off-street parking, a front + side porch as well as a back porch, a private backyard meant for entertaining and upgrades like solar panels with a battery back-up + more. Move in & enjoy!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Single Unit
Size1,735 sqft
Lot size0.1377 Acres
Year built2017
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, Boat, RV Access/Parking
MLS #2495947

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range
  • Interior: Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Boat, RV Access/Parking
  • Exterior: Fence, Porch
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air, Single Unit
  • List Price: $399,900
  • Price/SqFt: $230
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,193
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,735 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1377 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2495947
  • MLS Name: NOMAR
  • Office Name: Snap Realty
  • Office Phone: (504) 301-3826
  • Office Email: Kara@SnapNOLA.com
  • Listing Agent: Kara Breithaupt
  • Agent Phone: (504) 444-6400

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5117 Lafaye St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 02, 2017
Home Sold
$320,000
Sep 27, 2016
Home Sold
$36,000
Mar 14, 2016
Home Sold
$890,000
May 12, 2015
Home Sold
$26,000
Jan 11, 2008
Home Sold
$59,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$28,800$-
2022$27,510$-
2021$28,800$-
2020$28,800$3,193
2019$29,610$3,437
2018$2,700$416
2017$2,700$397

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Audubon Charter School - Gentilly

Public Charter PK-4

0.3 mi

4720 Painters St

4

Kipp East Community

Public Charter PK-6

2.0 mi

6519 Virgilian St

7

Marie Riviere Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.5 mi

1564 Lake Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,259. The most common annual income of people living in New Orleans, LA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • IKEAIKEA
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5117 Lafaye St

The listing price of 5117 Lafaye St property is $399,900.

The property 5117 Lafaye St is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122.

Active Listing: 5117 Lafaye St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5117 Lafaye St are: Audubon Charter School - Gentilly (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kipp East Community (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Marie Riviere Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pierre A. Capdau Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Arthur Ashe Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Benjamin Franklin High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), G W Carver High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John F. Kennedy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,193 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 2, 2017 for $320,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5117 Lafaye St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5117 Lafaye St is 1,735 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5117 Lafaye St is 2017.

This home is located at 5117 Lafaye St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70122 in the Gentilly Terrace neighborhood. This 1,735 square foot home, which was built in 2017, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,900.

Over 40 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in New Orleans, LA. In the same period over 193 listings were sold below the listed price and 45 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in New Orleans, LA between March and April 2025 increased by 13.8%. In April 2025 median list price was $329,697 and the average listing age was 85 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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