Renovated in 2025, this all-brick Bywater duplex offers two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units with private bedrooms, off-street parking, and classic New Orleans character. The owner-occupied upper unit features an open floor plan, an energy-efficient convection oven, and a stackable washer and dryer. The lower unit offers a semi-open floor plan and an in-unit washer and dryer. Major updates include plumbing, electrical systems, split-system HVAC, separate electric meters, a termite contract, and Flood Zone X designation. The property currently has a shared water meter, with the option to separate the service. Conveniently located by dining, music venues, public transit, the French Quarter, and Interstate access. Estimated market rents range from $1,500 to $1,700 per unit.
For sale
$319,000
1213 Alvar St, New Orleans, LA 70117
4beds
--sqft
Duplex
Built in 1956
-- sqft lot
$306,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parkingEnergy-efficient convection ovenSplit-system hvacPrivate bedrooms
- 12 days
- 34
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathryn A Wilson,
Snap Realty 504-301-3826
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2581199
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Ductless (Mini-Split)
Cooling
- Ductless (Mini-Split), Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 3,689 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31 x 119
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 39W302621
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1956
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bywater
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $190,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,612
- Date on market: 10/13/2026
- Tenant pays: Electricity
Estimated market value
$306,300
$291,000 - $322,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2581199 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Listing removed | $1,400 |
Source: GSREIN #2518464 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $1,400-9.7% |
Source: GSREIN #2518464 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,550 |
Source: GSREIN #2518464 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source: ROAM MLS #2439471 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2006 | Sold | -- |
Source: ROAM MLS #648574 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,612 -35.9% | $19,060 |
| 2025 | $2,516 -1.5% | $19,060 |
| 2024 | $2,554 +49.5% | $19,060 +62.6% |
| 2023 | $1,708 +7.8% | $11,720 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $1,584 -6.1% | $11,260 -3.9% |
| 2021 | $1,687 | $11,720 |
| 2020 | -- | $11,720 +17.6% |
| 2019 | $1,506 | $9,970 |
| 2018 | $1,506 | $9,970 |
| 2017 | $1,506 -1.9% | $9,970 |
| 2016 | $1,536 +1.5% | $9,970 -10% |
| 2015 | $1,513 | $11,080 |
| 2014 | $1,513 -8.1% | $11,080 |
| 2013 | $1,647 | $11,080 |
| 2012 | -- | $11,080 +0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,000 +120% |
| 2009 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,000 +35.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2002 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2001 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,680 |
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Neighborhood: St. Claude
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