Lake Catherine
1960s stilt cottages to new builds
Homes in the neighborhood are a wonderful mix of traditional and modern, with many having been built in the 1960s and 1970s. The further you get from town, the more you’ll see houses built on stilts to avoid flooding. You can find cottages, bungalows, camp styles, townhouses, Acadians, doubles and French Country homes along with custom-built constructions. Prices range from $150,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch-style residence to $825,000 for a new construction with four bedrooms and three baths.Charter standouts and historic Warren Easton propel student success
Students in the area have their choice of public or charter schools. Edward Hynes Charter School has the best public elementary and middle school teachers in Louisiana according to Niche. Founded in 1952, it’s accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and specializes in French immersion, computer literacy, music, band and gifted arts and theatre. Mary Bethune Elementary School teaches prekindergarten through eighth grade and focuses on collaboration to encourage students to work together. Warren Easton Sr. High School was founded in 1843 as Boys High School. In 1913, it moved into its current building on Canal Street and by 1952, the school was co-ed. Today, the facility is known for its athletic programs like track, basketball, soccer and cross country.27,000-acre Bayou Sauvage refuge fuels year-round outdoor fun
One of the draws to living in Lake Catherine is the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of the last remaining marsh areas around Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne. The wildlife haven is home to a wide variety of wildlife habitats including bottomland hardware forest, freshwater and brackish tidal marshes, lagoons and canals along with several hundred species of birds. The refuge is open for fishing, crabbing, hiking, paddling, bird watching and nature photography as well as waterfowl hunting, self-guided tours, and interpretive and educational programs. Open daily, the park occupies more than 27,000 acres and includes a ridge trail boardwalk, canoe launch, picnic pavilion and marsh overlook.James Beard-honored Dong Phuong anchors Chef Menteur dining
Following along US 90, also known as Chef Menteur Highway, will take you right to the door of Dong Phuong Bakery and Restaurant. This local landmark has been serving up amazing Vietnamese dishes for over 40 years and was one of the first Vietnamese eateries in New Orleans. The bakery supplies over 100 restaurants and markets with fresh bread each day, and its pistolettes have become famous as Bahn Mi or po’boy buns. Dong Phuong won the James Beard American Classic Award in 2018 and shows no signs of slowing down as they deliver locally and ship nationwide daily.
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K.T. Phillips
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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MICHAEL SIMMONS
MICHAEL SIMMONS
eXp Realty, LLC
(504) 226-6523
13 Total Sales
1 in Lake Catherine
$295,000 Price
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Stephanie Morris
Stephanie Morris
MS Realty, LLC
(504) 285-2461
51 Total Sales
2 in Lake Catherine
$50K - $135K Price Range
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Patrice Poree
Patrice Poree
Paidyn Realty
(504) 290-0227
54 Total Sales
1 in Lake Catherine
$233,000 Price
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ALOREA GILYOT
ALOREA GILYOT
Responds QuicklyLATTER & BLUM (LATT09)
(504) 226-7433
49 Total Sales
4 in Lake Catherine
$82K - $374K Price Range
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Kokoa Brumfield
KB
Kokoa Brumfield
Key Turner Realty LLC
(504) 517-7944
113 Total Sales
2 in Lake Catherine
$150K - $250K Price Range
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Jeff Puckett
Jeff Puckett
Compass - Slidell
(985) 288-2731
653 Total Sales
3 in Lake Catherine
$220K - $330K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 11th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge
- Fishing
- Trails
- Nature Center
DiBenedetto Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Bayou Bienvenue
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Oliver Bush Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Werner Playground
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake Catherine | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Catherine Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Catherine, New Orleans sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Catherine, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $413,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$316,596
Median Sale Price
$413,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$316,596
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$519,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$265,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,114
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
2010
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,765
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,394
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,328
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,236
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$735 - $1,250 per month
- Chateau d'Orleans
- 1-4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 570+ Sq Ft
- 14765 Chef Menteur Hwy
- New Orleans, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,864
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,874
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,568
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
53.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Lake Forest
Family-friendly suburb in NOLA East with top parks in city
Eden Isle
A Louisiana community stationed along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain
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