$1,000,000

821 Louisa St New Orleans, LA 70117

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
3,773 sqft
0.2 acres
$265 / sqft
House

Property details

About 821 Louisa St

Greek Revival Center Hall on the best block in the Bywater! Your chance to own a piece of history. Built in approximately 1860 and featured in New Orleans Architecture series this stately home has all the dreamy historic features: 12 foot high ceilings, exposed brick, mantles, beautiful heart pine floors, wrought iron fencing, huge windows, screen porch, and tons of natural light. It also has been updated for modern living - hail rated roof replaced in 2022, insulation plus solar panels mean the Entergy bill averages $50/mo, batteries so you never lose power, lots of storage, including floor to ceiling built-ins. In addition to kitchen, living and dining rooms, the first floor has flexible floor plan with two full baths, and four generously proportioned rooms which can be used as bedrooms, offices or additional living spaces. An expansive and private primary suite occupies the second floor. Primary bedroom has cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, reading and office nooks, and walk-in closet. Primary bath features private water closet, sun-lit soaking tub and shower with skylight. Home sits on a 64 x 129 ft lot with gated off street parking. Rear building would make perfect guest cottage. Incredible location, walking distance to all of the best Bywater coffee shops and restaurants, with easy access to Crescent Park.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingDuctless, Wall Furnace
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingDuctless, Wall Unit(s)
Size3,773 sqft
Lot size0.1895 Acres
Year built1860
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, Two Spaces
MLS #2475842

Summary

  • MLS Number: 2475842
  • MLS Name: NOMAR
  • Office Name: REVE, REALTORS
  • Office Phone: (504) 300-0700
  • Office Email: david.favret@reverealtors.com
  • Listing Agent: Elizabeth Charvat
  • Agent Phone: (504) 444-4808

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 23, 2018
Home Sold
$875,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$78,750$-
2022$75,640$-
2021$78,750$-
2020$78,750$10,455
2019$84,890$12,825
2018$84,890$13,079
2017$94,320$13,876

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Elan Academy Charter School

Public Charter PK-5

1.7 mi

709 Park Blvd

2

McDonogh No.26 Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.7 mi

1200 Jefferson St

8

Arabi Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.7 mi

7200 Alexander 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 $29,811. The most common annual income of people living in New Orleans, LA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

58%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

79%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
35%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 821 Louisa St

This home is located at 821 Louisa St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70117 in the Bywater neighborhood. This 3,773 square foot home, which was built in 1860, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 6, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,000,000.

In February 2025 more than 30 listings in New Orleans, LA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 35 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 168 were sold below. Between January and February 2025, New Orleans, LA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.5%. Listings spent 83 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $328,998 during the same period.

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

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