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1440 Desire St, New Orleans, LA, 70117

$105,000

Home List Price

$1,247*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,180 SqFt
$89/SqFt
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1440 Desire St, New Orleans$105,000

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$1,247*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street
Year Built1960
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air, Single Unit
FireplaceNone
MLS #2473175
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusActive

About 1440 Desire St

Adorable natural light-filled home in a historic neighborhood just off St Claude Ave. Easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and entertainment venues. A very charming interior that features high ceilings, and wood floors. The home also features wood that was used in the ORIGINAL construction of the home including the original wood windows. Nice floor plan with living room and kitchen at front of the home and bedrooms at the rear. The private driveway leads to the rear yard.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1960
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,180 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Action Realty, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (504) 456-8821
  • Listing Agent: Heather Laughlin
  • Agent Phone: (504) 256-6180

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Fireplace: None

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fence

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air, Single Unit

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: I-10 West Toward New Orleans. Take exit 237 onto Elysian Fields Ave. Continue onto Elysian Fields Ave. Take a slight left turn onto N Cl

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $105,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $89/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,088
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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New Orleans, LA

City

Med. Sold Price

$325.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

74

# of Sold Homes

276

1440 Desire St vs New Orleans

76 DAYS ON ROCKET

+2 Days

$105,000

-$220.6K Less

$89/SqFt

-$102 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $220.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $102/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: #2473175

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Action Realty, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (504) 456-8821
  • Listing Agent: Heather Laughlin
  • Agent Phone: (504) 256-6180

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 10, 2017Home Sold
$69,000
Jan 05, 2017Home Sold
$26,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,088$21,240
2019$1,012$6,700
2018$1,032$6,700
2017$986$6,700

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.

Nearby Schools

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/10

  • Elan Academy Charter School

  • 709 Park Blvd

  • 2.20 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-5

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8
/10

  • Arabi Elementary School

  • 7200 Alexander Ave

  • 2.59 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • Audubon Charter School - Gentilly

  • 4720 Painters St

  • 2.72 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-4

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,833. The most common annual income of people living in New Orleans, LA is less than $35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1440 Desire St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1440 Desire St property is $105,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1440 Desire St is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1440 Desire St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,088 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on May 10, 2017 for $69,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1440 Desire St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1440 Desire St is 1,180 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1440 Desire St is 1960.

Rocket Homes›Louisiana›Orleans County›New Orleans›70117›1440 Desire St

This home is located at 1440 Desire St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70117 in the Saint Claude neighborhood. This 1,180 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $105,000.

In December 2024, from all listings sold in New Orleans, LA there were more than 26 sold above asking price, over 204 sold below and more than 46 were sold right at the asked price. Between November 2024 and December 2024, New Orleans, LA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.5%. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 74 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $325,680.

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

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