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  • $788,500

    721 Desire St, New Orleans, LA 70117

    4beds
    2,939sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1881
    5,118 Square Feet Lot
    $788,500 Zestimate®
    $268/sqft
    $5,162 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $788,500

    $686,000 - $907,000

    $5,162/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Check out this Bywater Beauty sitting 2 blocks to the river and located in one of the city's hottest neighborhoods! Soak in Old New Orleans in this recently updated Victorian Side Hall property! High ceilings, original pocket doors, formal entertaining spaces, large den area open to the kitchen along with 3 br and 2 full ba down and one large master suite upstairs! A precious deck is just off of the den great for outdoor fun! Off street parking too! Call today for a private tour!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,939 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 5,118 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 39W107916

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1881

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: New Orleans

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Two
    • Gas Type: Natural
    • Sewer Type: City
    • Water Type: Public
    • Additional Features: Ceiling Fan, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Pantry, No Carpet, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counters, Walk-In Attics
    • Appliance Included: Range/Oven, Ice Maker
    • Lot Description: Irregular
    • Exterior Features: Fence
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Exterior: Frame
    • Fireplace: Other
    • Age Description 2: Renovated cosmetic changes of at least 50% total l, Historical
    • City: New Orleans

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/3/2023Listing removed$699,000$238/sqft
    Source: GSREIN #2378553 Report a problem
    3/13/2023Price change$699,000-2.2%$238/sqft
    Source: GSREIN #2378553 Report a problem
    1/23/2023Price change$715,000-10.5%$243/sqft
    Source: GSREIN #2378553 Report a problem
    12/5/2022Listed for sale$799,000+33.2%$272/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/4/2019Sold--
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/19/2018Price change$599,900-7.7%$204/sqft
    Source: LATTER & BLUM INC/REALTORS #2165260 Report a problem
    8/10/2018Price change$650,000-5.8%$221/sqft
    Source: LATTER & BLUM INC/REALTORS #2165260 Report a problem
    7/19/2018Listed for sale$690,000+6.3%$235/sqft
    Source: LATTER & BLUM INC/REALTORS #2165260 Report a problem
    3/26/2017Listing removed$649,000$221/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX N.O. Properties #2076237 Report a problem
    12/7/2016Price change$649,000-7.2%$221/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX N.O. Properties #2076237 Report a problem
    9/26/2016Listed for sale$699,000-3.9%$238/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX N.O. Properties #2076237 Report a problem
    7/8/2016Listing removed$727,000$247/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Metairie #2043172 Report a problem
    5/20/2016Listed for sale$727,000$247/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Metairie #2043172 Report a problem
    1/26/2016Listing removed$727,000$247/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Metairie #2040064 Report a problem
    1/6/2016Listed for sale$727,000$247/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty 455-0100 #2040064 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$6,447 -4.5%$55,690 -4%
    2025$6,753 -1.5%$58,010
    2024$6,854 +13.8%$58,010 +20.5%
    2023$6,020 $48,150 +4.1%
    2022-- $46,250 -3.9%
    2021$6,931 $48,150
    2020-- $48,150 -11.2%
    2019$8,190 $54,210
    2018$8,190 $54,210 -6.8%
    2017$8,190 -1.9%$58,160 +62.5%
    2016$8,353 +53.7%$35,800
    2015$5,434 $35,800
    2014$5,434 +2.1%$35,800
    2013$5,322 $35,800 +24.9%
    2012-- $28,660
    2011-- $28,660
    2010-- $28,660 -6.9%
    2009-- $30,800
    2007-- $30,800 +105.3%
    2006-- $15,000
    2004-- $15,000
    2002-- $15,000
    2001-- $15,000
    2000-- $15,000

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    Neighborhood: Bywater

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