Old Metairie
Vintage cottages and newer condos surround a retail corridor
Living in Old Metairie, you’ll inevitably travel down Metairie Road. It’s the oldest road in the New Orleans area and boutiques and bistros line the thoroughfare. Surrounding those businesses are picturesque houses of varying sizes which may date back to the turn-of-the-20th century. The homes of Old Metairie range from small bungalows to wooden cottages to mid-century modern homes and large custom-built houses. They’re made of brick, wood, or a combination of the two. Many homes have a driveway, but street parking is always an option too. In addition to separate houses, Old Metairie also has attached townhomes, condominiums and small apartment buildings. Prices range from $165,000 for a one-bedroom and two-bath condo to $3.25 million for a newly constructed mansion with five bedrooms and seven baths.A well-established playground now features a dog park section
Adjacent to the city of New Orleans, Old Metairie is in Jefferson Parish and offers easy accessibility to the city and the Northshore. A very walkable area, you can often leave your house and meet friends for dinner just steps from home. There are also plenty of green spaces to visit in the area. Playgrounds are popular here and can be found in the heart of the neighborhood as well as along its borders. One of the most popular parks is Wally Pontiff Jr. Playground, which happens to be the oldest public playground in Jefferson Parish. The complex began construction in 1945 and was dedicated in 1952. It contains six baseball diamonds, two football fields, two tennis courts, a track and a gymnasium. There’s also a meeting center, picnic shelters, a bird sanctuary and, of course, playground equipment. In 2017, a dog park opened here on 25,000 square feet of underused ground. Dogs can play off-leash inside the fenced area where there are benches and water fountains for humans and canines.Old Metairie includes both century-old and recently established retail
Created in 2009 by a single mother with just $2,000, Fleurty Girl has grown into one of New Orleans’ most popular shops. It sells everything from custom shirts to candles to specialty gifts. Another popular spot is Langensteins Grocery. Founded more than 100 years ago, this is the oldest family-owned grocery store in the region, and customers can’t get enough of the Louisiana delicacies on sale. Should you find yourself hungry in Old Metairie, there are more than a few restaurants worth checking out. Rock n Sake is a sushi restaurant brought to Old Metairie in 2016, and it serves up some of the finest Japanese cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails in the area. If you’re in the mood for something sweeter, Shipley Do-nuts can quickly satisfy your craving. Making doughnuts the same way their founder did since 1936, the business serves breakfast favorites from its home on Metairie Road.
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K.T. Phillips
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tony Ruiz
Tony Ruiz
NOLA Living Realty
(504) 883-7081
175 Total Sales
2 in Old Metairie
$170K - $212K Price Range
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Ken Hamrick
Ken Hamrick
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 910-7430
54 Total Sales
4 in Old Metairie
$425K - $722K Price Range
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Katie Toups
Katie Toups
Blue Heron Realty
(985) 602-5296
248 Total Sales
1 in Old Metairie
$156,200 Price
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Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller Realty, LLC
(504) 608-3761
1,640 Total Sales
3 in Old Metairie
$337K - $378K Price Range
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Terez Harris
Terez Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 285-5826
60 Total Sales
1 in Old Metairie
$293,250 Price
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TINA COULON
TINA COULON
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
(504) 826-3219
59 Total Sales
1 in Old Metairie
$709,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rio Vista Dog Park
- Dog Park
Wally Pontiff Jr Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Cuccia-Byrnes Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
New Basin Canal Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cleary Playground
Conrad Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Metairie | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Metairie Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Metairie, Metairie sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Metairie, Metairie over the last 12 months is $329,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$419,900
Median Sale Price
$329,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$519,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$220,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
562
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,732
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Median Year Built
2013
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,238
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,907
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,574
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
861
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,144 - $1,860 per month
- Gatehouse Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 768+ Sq Ft
- 2500 S I 10 Service Rd E
- Metairie, LA
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$1,410 - $1,957 per month
- Avenue Walk Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 608+ Sq Ft
- 505 Lake Ave
- Metairie, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,498
Median Age
48
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,621
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,973
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
57.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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