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821 Congress St, New Orleans, LA, 70117

$499,000

Home List Price

$5,926*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,500 SqFt
$333/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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821 Congress St, New Orleans$499,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingNone
Year Built2017
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
FireplaceGas
MLS #2442029
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)

About 821 Congress St

Enjoy the best of old and new in this 2017 custom built home in the heart of historic Bywater with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 12 ft ceilings and hardwood floors throughout! Great floorplan with private bedrooms and a beautiful kitchen open to the living/dining area. Primary suite features reclaimed wood accents, a gorgeous picture window overlooking the rear courtyard, walk-in closet, and beautiful bathroom with separate shower and tub. Low maintenance outdoor space complete with fresh landscaping and shady trees. Special features include a gas fireplace, working front shutters, crown molding, recessed lighting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, pantry in kitchen, and security system. Just 2 blocks from Crescent Park on the Mississippi River and a short drive or bike ride to the French Quarter. Right around the corner from delicious Bywater Bakery and close proximity to many other fantastic restaurants, shopping, and more!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,500 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: REVE, REALTORS
  • Office Phone: (504) 300-0700
  • Listing Agent: Jamie Hughes
  • Agent Phone: (504) 913-0597

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Fireplace: Gas

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: None

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

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: $499,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $333/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,502
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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New Orleans, LA

City

Med. Sold Price

$325.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$191

Avg. Days On Market

60

# of Sold Homes

322

821 Congress St vs New Orleans

27 DAYS ON ROCKET

-33 Days

$499,000

+$173.8K More

$333/SqFt

+$141 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $173.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $141/SqFt more 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: #2442029

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: REVE, REALTORS
  • Office Phone: (504) 300-0700
  • Listing Agent: Jamie Hughes
  • Agent Phone: (504) 913-0597

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 20, 2018Home Sold
$420,000
Nov 22, 2016Home Sold
$115,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$4,502$37,800
2019$5,846$38,700
2018$4,099$26,600
2017$1,347$16,120

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

  • 3.17 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-2

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5
/10

  • Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology

  • 4040 Eagle St

  • 4.54 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science

  • 1116 Jefferson Ave

  • 5.31 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School

  • 1331 Kerlerec St

  • 1.58 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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4
/10

  • Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

  • 5712 S Claiborne Ave

  • 4.59 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,339. The majority of New Orleans, LA residents have income less than $35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 821 Congress St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 821 Congress St property is $499,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 821 Congress St is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 821 Congress St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 821 Congress St 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 $4,502 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 20, 2018 for $420,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 821 Congress St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 821 Congress St is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 821 Congress St is 2017.

Rocket Homes›Louisiana›Orleans County›New Orleans›70117›821 Congress St

This home is located at 821 Congress St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70117 in the Bywater neighborhood. This 1,500 square foot home, which was built in 2017, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 06, 2024 and is currently priced at $499,000.

While more than 40 listings in New Orleans, LA in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 60 listings sold at asking price, and more than 222 were sold below. Between March 2024 and April 2024, New Orleans, LA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 13.3%. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 60 days, the median list price was $325,125.

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

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