This beautifully updated raised basement home perfectly blends timeless charm with modern luxury in the heart of the University area. The light-filled main floor features an open living and dining layout and a renovated kitchen equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath featuring quartzite counters and a separate jacuzzi tub, while two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Downstairs, a spacious den with French doors opens to a low-maintenance backyard featuring a turf putting green, a mudroom, and a dedicated laundry area.
Offering incredible versatility, the property includes a separate-entrance raised basement apartment that comes fully furnished and move-in ready. With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a full kitchen with washer and dryer. This space has a proven rental history of $1,850/month but serves equally well as a home office, gym, or guest suite.Apartment sq ft is included in the total living area. Complete with a 2-car carport and updated infrastructure including new French drains and sump pumps, this home provides access to Freret Street and Downtown.
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2705 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115
5beds
3,351sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$729,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,272 Estimated rent
Home value
$729,100
$693,000 - $766,000
$5,272/mo
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Low-maintenance backyardLight-filled main floorTurf putting greenStainless steel appliancesGranite countertopsRenovated kitchenSeparate jacuzzi tub
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Listed by:
June Logan 504-289-2798,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
Bought with:
Elizabeth McNulty
Compass Uptown-Maple St
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2534264
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.8x12.7
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.7x12.7
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.2x12.7
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate,Simulated Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.5x12.4
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate,Simulated Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.7x12.4
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9.4x16.3
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9.1x5.11
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7.4x7.0
Den
- Description: Flooring: Concrete,Painted/Stained
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.8x17.5
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.4x14.9
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5.5x3.7
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 3.8x7.5
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.9x9
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Laminate,Simulated Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.8x11.5
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Concrete,Painted/Stained
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x12.4
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16.6x14.9
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate,Simulated Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.8x12.3
Mud room
- Description: Flooring: Concrete,Painted/Stained
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25.9x9.7
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Granite Counters, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,891
- Total interior livable area: 3,351 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Off Street, Two Spaces
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43 x 110
- Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Apartment
- Parcel number: 614341102
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $651,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,697
- Date on market: 1/4/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Sold | -- |
Source:  GSREIN #2534264 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $775,000$231/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2534264 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Contingent | $775,000$231/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2534264 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000+21.5%$231/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2534264 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2020 | Listing removed | $1,600 |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100 #2256587 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,600 |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100 #2256587 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2018 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2018 | Pending sale | $638,000$190/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX N.O. Properties #2138156 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $638,000$190/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX N.O. Properties #2138156 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2014 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,697 -4.5% | $65,160 -4% |
| 2025 | $8,056 -1.5% | $67,880 |
| 2024 | $8,177 +10.5% | $67,880 +14.3% |
| 2023 | $7,397 -21.6% | $59,380 -10.3% |
| 2022 | $9,430 -6.5% | $66,210 -4.4% |
| 2021 | $10,088 +22.7% | $69,270 +24.4% |
| 2020 | $8,225 -2.2% | $55,670 |
| 2019 | $8,411 +14% | $55,670 |
| 2018 | $7,375 | $55,670 |
| 2017 | $7,375 -1.9% | $55,670 +21% |
| 2016 | $7,519 +27% | $46,000 |
| 2015 | $5,922 | $46,000 +13.6% |
| 2014 | $5,922 -13.4% | $40,500 -10% |
| 2013 | $6,839 | $45,000 +97.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,740 |
| 2011 | -- | $22,740 |
| 2010 | -- | $22,740 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,740 |
| 2007 | -- | $22,740 -7.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $24,700 |
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Neighborhood: Audubon
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