Leonidas
Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70118
Neighborhood Reviews
Bungalows, Dutch colonials and more in Leonidas
Leonidas offers a wide range of architectural styles, though shotgun homes are the most common, and most homes were built before 1939. “The Leonidas neighborhood is the most architecturally diverse neighborhood in New Orleans,” says Davis. From bungalows to two-story Dutch colonials to funky takes on traditional designs, homes in Leonidas draw the eye with early nineteenth-century styles often spiced up with bright Caribbean colors. Homes set back from the Mississippi commonly sell between $300,000 and $500,000, while similar-sized homes closer to the river typically sell between $400,000 and $600,000. Palatial estates that sit close to the river can sell as high as $1 million. The median home price is $369,000, up 9% from the previous year.Swing life away in Marsalis Harmony
Audubon Park offers a zoo and golf club less than 2 miles from the center of the neighborhood, but residents don’t have to leave home to enjoy green space. Marsalis Harmony Park features more than 5 acres of multiuse fields, broad oak trees, a playground and trails for running or biking. “For walking or biking, there’s also the Mississippi River Trail,” says Davis. “It can be accessed easily from anywhere in the neighborhood.”French immersion at Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans
“Since I moved here fifteen years ago, it’s become much more of a family neighborhood,” says Guidry. “There are some good schools in the area.” Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans is a public charter school in Leonidas offering pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade education. The school brings together the Louisiana Department of Education requirements and the rigorous standards of the French Ministry of Education to immerse students in the French language and the culture of more than 53 countries where French is spoken. Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans earns an A-minus on Niche.Oak Street PoBoy Festival
Like the rest of the city, Leonidas is packed with options for Mardi Gras and Jazzfest celebrations. However, the lesser-known Oak Street PoBoy Festival is popular among residents in the area. Each fall, this annual event brings residents and food and beverage vendors from all over the city to celebrate the historic po-boy sandwich with an arts market, live music and a po-boy competition with celebrity judges.Major avenues, miles of sidewalks, and I-10
Carrollton Avenue connects area drivers to South Claiborne Avenue and I-10, making highway access convenient, and the city’s streetcar and bus lines stop throughout the neighborhood, connecting residents to the rest of the city. This includes the St. Charles Streetcar Line, the oldest operating line in the nation, which runs down Carrollton. The neighborhood’s street grid also comes with miles of sidewalks for residents hoping to reduce their carbon footprint. Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans is roughly 2 miles away, within a 10-minute drive for most residents.Oak Street for shops and eats
“There’s more than twenty restaurants within walking distance of our house,” says Michael Guidry, artist and owner of Michael Guidry Studio. “We try a lot of new restaurants, but we like Oak Street Brewery a lot. It’s kid-friendly, and we like to meet our friends there or get food there and bring it home.” In addition to the brewery, Oak Street is home to dozens of local restaurants and shops, including Blue Cypress Books, an independent bookshop with two floors of new and secondhand books. Mom-and-pop corner stores fulfill the area’s grocery needs, and residents will have to travel away from the river to get to larger stores like Costco, located next to Interstate 10.Risks of living on the Mississippi River
First Street indicates that more than 99% of Leonidas properties are at risk of being impacted by floods within the next 30 years. While data indicate residential and commercial properties are at minor risk, infrastructure, roads and social structures like schools are at major or severe risk. Another notable influence on the neighborhood sits to the northeast, where the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans maintains a large facility.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Troy Lee
Troy Lee
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 504-207-2007
(504) 327-2922
73 Total Sales
1 in Leonidas
$80,000 Price
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Selena Carey
Selena Carey
Face to Face Realty, LLC
(504) 223-8681
128 Total Sales
2 in Leonidas
$190K - $325K Price Range
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Gary Lazarus
Gary Lazarus
RE/MAX N.O. Properties
(504) 285-5656
97 Total Sales
4 in Leonidas
$350K - $761K Price Range
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Brittany Picolo Ramos
Brittany Picolo Ramos
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 294-8318
295 Total Sales
1 in Leonidas
$287,500 Price
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Sara Richards
Sara Richards
Mirambell Realty
(504) 332-4411
44 Total Sales
1 in Leonidas
$369,000 Price
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Diana Parsons
Diana Parsons
LATTER & BLUM (LATT01)
(504) 608-6342
69 Total Sales
2 in Leonidas
$69K - $378K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 8th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Rio Vista Dog Park
- Dog Park
Marsalis Harmony Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Cuccia-Byrnes Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carver Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Conrad Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Harrell Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/15/2018
Niche Review
Streets are bad. Restaurants, grocery, and drug stores are fine. Love Palmer Park. Universities and good private schools are plentiful. Need more bike trails. Home values are steadily increasing as is rent. Good "watering holes" for residents. Car insurance is high, but, not as high as some areas of the City. Excellent access to Downtown and the suburbs. Audubon Park, Zoo, and "The Fly" nearby. All in all a nice quiet life. Crime is moderate.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Leonidas | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Leonidas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Leonidas, New Orleans sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Leonidas, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$395,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$365,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
198
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
984
Number of Homes for Sale
47
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,383
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,099
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
528
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,050 per month
- Condo for Rent
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 1,355 Sq Ft
- 2323 Leonidas St
- Unit Beautiful Shared Living
- New Orleans, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,402
Median Age
42
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,325
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,589
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
41.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 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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