Wow, That Bathroom! c.1925 New Orleans Cottage Under $170K

$169,900

Prime location meets endless potential! Sitting on an oversized lot with exceptional multi-vehicle parking, this New Orleans cottage is packed with original personality. Enjoy classic vintage light fixtures, built-in shelving, a cedar closet, and wall-to-wall natural light from abundant windows throughout.

Realtor Comments

Located just off Gentilly Boulevard in the heart of Gentilly, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking for their next project.This is not a cosmetic fixer-this property needs significant work and is being sold as-is. For the right buyer with vision, there’s an opportunity to restore its charm and bring new life to a home in one of Gentilly’s most convenient locations. If you’re looking for a true renovation project with historic details, a large lot, and a desirable neighborhood, this could be the one.

2bd
1.5ba
1,674sqft
5,998sqft lot
Circa 1925

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4124 Clermont Dr, New Orleans, LA 70122

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-Contact Realtor: Kasi Champagne

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Pros

Unmatched Culture & Festive Spirit: Living in NOLA means year-round festivals, from world-famous events like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest to local neighborhood block parties, porch concerts, and second-line parades.
World-Class Food Scene: Creole and Cajun culinary traditions are built into daily life. From high-end dining to local poboy shops, crawfish boils, and neighborhood corner stores, the city’s food culture is top-tier.
Historic Architecture & Walkable Neighborhoods: Distinctive architectural styles—such as shotgun homes, Creole cottages, and double-gallery houses—give neighborhoods like the Garden District, Bywater, Uptown, and Mid-City incredible character. Many central neighborhoods are highly walkable and bikeable.
Warm, Welcoming Community: Residents often describe the local culture as deeply relational and friendly. Neighbors look out for each other, and the city maintains a tight-knit, small-town atmosphere despite being a major metro area.
Slower, More Relaxed Pace of Life: The local ethos emphasizes enjoying life, socializing, and taking things in stride (“laissez les bons temps rouler”).

Cons

Hurricane & Severe Weather Threats: Located below sea level in coastal Louisiana, New Orleans faces annual risks from tropical storms, heavy rainfall, flooding, and intense summer humidity.
Skyrocketing Insurance & Living Expenses: Home insurance, flood insurance, and auto insurance rates in New Orleans are among the highest in the country. Property taxes, high sales tax (around 9.45%), and rising utility bills offset lower nominal real estate purchase prices.
Aging Infrastructure & City Services: Drainage systems, water lines, trash collection, and road conditions (potholes are a constant local subject) can face frequent service disruptions and maintenance delays.
Elevated Crime Rates: Crime remains a primary concern for residents. While safety varies significantly by neighborhood and block, property crime and violent crime rates trend above national averages.
Challenging Public School System & Job Market: The public school system consists entirely of public charter schools, leading many families to turn to private education. Additionally, the local economy leans heavily on tourism, hospitality, healthcare, and energy, making job opportunities more limited outside of those core sectors.