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5970 Kensington Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70127

$400,000

Home List Price

$4,750*

Closing Credit

7 Bedrooms
5 Full Baths, 1 Partial
4,835 SqFt
$83/SqFt
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5970 Kensington Blvd, New Orleans$400,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$4,750*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, Three or more Spaces
Year Built1985
HeatingCentral, Multi Unit(s)
CoolingCentral Air, Multi Unit(s)
FireplaceGas
MLS #2426598
StatusActive

About 5970 Kensington Blvd

Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy one of the Lakeforest Estates! You won't find anything like this, must see in person 7 bedrooms & 5.5 bathrooms! This home was masterfully & thoughtfully designed, solidly built in 1985, and owned by the same family for over 35 years! Beautiful details... wood beams, high ceilings, trim, crown molding and medallions throughout...inviting foyer, formal living and dining rooms, large family den with fireplace and bar. Over 4,800 sq feet property, can be enjoyed as 7 total bedrooms or it can be enjoyed as 5 bedrooms with 2 of the bedrooms being used with different functions as shown on the floorplan. Currently, the home is displayed in person as having 4 primary bedroom en suites, 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs.....plus 3 additional bedrooms totaling 7 bedrooms/5.5 bathrooms. Or the floor-plan can be enjoyed as 5 bedrooms/5.5 bathrooms with an oversized media room converted from garage, and a spacious office. The property sits on a triple lot, a rare 20,000+ sq ft lot perfect to add a pool! A highly sought after neighborhood in New Orleans East, very established community within city limits minutes to downtown CBD & Lake Pontchartrain. Priced for the right buyer to deep clean, update and add their own special touch!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 4,835 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-NEW ORLEANS
  • Office Phone: (504) 862-0100
  • Listing Agent: Adonica Davis
  • Agent Phone: (504) 339-4234

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Guest Accommodations, Granite Counters, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Gas

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Courtyard, Fence, Porch

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Three or more Spaces

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: City Lot, Oversized Lot

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Multi Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School, Public District Grades 7-12
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Mahalia Jackson Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-2
  • Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology, Public District Grades PK-6

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $400,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $83/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,814
  • Tax Year: 2020
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New Orleans, LA

City

Med. Sold Price

$329.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$192

Avg. Days On Market

67

# of Sold Homes

279

5970 Kensington Blvd vs New Orleans

136 DAYS ON ROCKET

+69 Days

$400,000

+$70.8K More

$83/SqFt

-$109 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $70.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $109/SqFt less than other homes in New Orleans, LA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: NOMAR
  • MLS Number: #2426598

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-NEW ORLEANS
  • Office Phone: (504) 862-0100
  • Listing Agent: Adonica Davis
  • Agent Phone: (504) 339-4234

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,814$29,730
2019$3,940$29,730
2018$4,007$29,730
2017$3,834$29,730

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • Mahalia Jackson Elementary School

  • 2405 Jackson Ave

  • 9.72 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-2

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5
/10

  • Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology

  • 4040 Eagle St

  • 9.91 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science

  • 1116 Jefferson Ave

  • 11.86 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School

  • 1331 Kerlerec St

  • 7.54 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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4
/10

  • Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

  • 5712 S Claiborne Ave

  • 10.91 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,640. The most common annual income of people living in New Orleans, LA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5970 Kensington Blvd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5970 Kensington Blvd property is $400,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5970 Kensington Blvd is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70127.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5970 Kensington Blvd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5970 Kensington Blvd are:
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,814 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5970 Kensington Blvd has 7 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5970 Kensington Blvd is 4,835 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5970 Kensington Blvd is 1985.

Rocket Homes›Louisiana›Orleans County›New Orleans›70127›5970 Kensington Blvd

This home is located at 5970 Kensington Blvd in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70127 in the New Orleans East Area neighborhood. This 4,835 square foot home was built in 1985. Features: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 16, 2023 and is currently priced at $400,000.

Over 30 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in New Orleans, LA. In the same period over 206 listings were sold below the listed price and 43 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in New Orleans, LA increased by 16.8% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 67 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $329,132.

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

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