Fabulous buy on a quaint block in the heart of Historic Bywater! Renovated Cottage with perfect balance of New Orleans charm and modern amenities! Located just steps away from Bywater Bakery and the Mississippi River. This turn-key home boasts a newer roof (2022) and a modern spacious layout with two living spaces and 3 private bedrooms plus a separate office or potential guest suite. Oversized kitchen with fabulous storage and large pantry. Primary suite accommodates a king size bed and has a large walk-in closet with wonderful custom built-ins to maximize storage. Loaded with Victorian period details: ornate corbels, shutters, hardwood floors, 12’ ceilings, original bead board & mantels, exposed brick, clawfoot tubs. Street parking is a breeze on this block, the seller’s have never had an issue parking right out front. Flood Zone X.
Closed
Price Unknown
819 Alvar St, New Orleans, LA 70117
3beds
1,854sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
3,807.14 Square Feet Lot
$494,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,170 Estimated rent
Home value
$494,000
$430,000 - $563,000
$2,170/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$2,170/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$2,170/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Victorian period detailsQuaint blockOriginal bead boardPrimary suiteCustom built-insOrnate corbelsClawfoot tubs
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sissy Blewster 504-339-9740,
REVE, REALTORS
Bought with:
Peter Menge
REVE, REALTORS
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2489038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14.4x12.7
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.6x12.10
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14.5x12.10
Dining room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.6x12.7
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14.9x12.10
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15.0x12.7
Living room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14.4x12.7
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Stainless Steel Appliances
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,923
- Total interior livable area: 1,854 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: Fence
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,807 sqft
- Dimensions: 32 x 119
- Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 39W112807
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source:  GSREIN #2489038 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Pending sale | $475,000$256/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2489038 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Contingent | $475,000$256/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2489038 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000-7.2%$256/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2489038 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listing removed | $512,000$276/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2478965 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2025 | Price change | $512,000-2.5%$276/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2478965 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $524,900+22.1%$283/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2478965 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: GSREIN #2328080 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $430,000+2.4%$232/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2328080 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2017 | Listing removed | $420,000$227/sqft |
Source: GARDNER, REALTORS #2116826 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2017 | Price change | $420,000-3.4%$227/sqft |
Source: GARDNER, REALTORS #2116826 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Price change | $435,000-3.3%$235/sqft |
Source: GARDNER, REALTORS #2116826 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $450,000+15.8%$243/sqft |
Source: GARDNER, REALTORS #2116826 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2015 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $388,500$210/sqft |
Source: Gardner Realtors #2019563 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,509 +19.6% | $41,740 |
| 2025 | $4,606 -1.5% | $41,740 |
| 2024 | $4,674 +4.7% | $41,740 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $4,466 | $37,480 +4.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $35,990 -4% |
| 2021 | $5,395 | $37,480 |
| 2020 | -- | $37,480 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,498 | $36,390 |
| 2018 | $5,498 | $36,390 -6.3% |
| 2017 | $5,498 -1.9% | $38,850 |
| 2016 | $5,607 -4.9% | $38,850 +64.2% |
| 2015 | $5,897 | $23,660 |
| 2014 | $5,897 +137.7% | $23,660 |
| 2013 | $2,481 | $23,660 +32.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,900 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $18,720 |
| 2009 | -- | $18,720 |
| 2007 | -- | $18,720 +206.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $6,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bywater
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature & TechnologyGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 3/10The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young MenGrades: 8-12Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And ScienceGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- Louisiana
- Orleans Parish
- New Orleans
- 70117
- Bywater
- 819 Alvar St
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other New Orleans Topics
