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What life is like in Leonidas
Leonidas mixes quiet residential streets with easy access to lively bars and restaurants. Oak Street, which is walkable for many residents, is a popular stretch of independent shops, galleries and eateries. Beyond the commercial stretch, Leonidas provides proximity to the Mississippi River levee, where a paved section of the Mississippi River Trail offers waterside walks. Smaller local parks give residents space to breathe in the evenings or on the weekend, while access to major thoroughfares makes commuting throughout New Orleans easier.
Many local shops are located in the Leonidas neighborhood.
Leonidas is known for its dining scene.
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What homes look like and cost in Leonidas
By New Orleans standards, Leonidas’ housing skews newer, with a median year built in the mid-2000s, reflecting significant rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. Classic shotgun-style homes and gambrel-style houses sit alongside newer cottage-style construction. Two family properties, including doubles and duplexes, are also common in the area. The neighborhood's median sale price falls around $340,000, with prices ranging from the lower $100,000s to the upper $700,000s, depending on size, condition and location. Townhouses have a median sale price of around $390,000.
Newer duplexes are popping up throughout Leonidas.
Leonidas has a wide variety of housing options.
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Eating your way through Leonidas
Leonidas is home to several popular eateries, bars and cafes, with a large concentration along Oak Street. “There are more than 20 restaurants within walking distance of our house,” says Michael Guidry, artist and owner of Michael Guidry Studio in Leondias. “We try a lot of new restaurants.” To explore the neighborhood’s dining scene, you can check out:
Jacques-Imo's, a Creole restaurant known for dishes like alligator cheesecake and shrimp plates
Brigtsen's Restaurant, a modern Creole and Acadian cooking spot in an intimate Victorian cottage
Dakar NOLA, an upscale option with multi-course tasting menus that explore Senegalese flavor
Breads On Oak, an artisan bakery and cafe with organic, plant-based breads, pastries and lunch items
Hangout Ramen, a casual eatery with Japanese ramen styles from tonkotsu to curry
Oak Street in Leonidas is the local hotspot with plenty of shops and eateries.
Enjoy a book from the Blue Cypress Book store located on Oak Street in Leonidas.
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Exploring outdoor spaces in and around Leonidas
Living in Leonidas puts you within reach of several outdoor spaces. For fun, you can visit:
Marsalis Harmony Park, which spans more than 5 acres and features large oak trees, a playground and a monthly arts market
Harrell Park, with a running track, sports fields and a swimming pool
The Mississippi River Trail, which runs for more than 20 miles from Audubon Park to the Bonnet Carré Spillway
Marsalis Harmony Park has large amounts of green space.
Many locals go for daily runs along St. Charles Avenue.
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Where Leonidas students can go to school
New Orleans operates a citywide school choice program. Families rank charter schools, and a lottery determines admissions. Priority is given to students who live nearby or have siblings already attending. The city also has many private options. “Since I moved here fifteen years ago, [Leonidas has] become much more of a family neighborhood,” says Guidry. “There are some good schools in the area.” Schools near Leonidas include Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans, a tuition-free charter school offering a French immersion program. Isidore Newman School is rated A-plus by Niche and serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. St. Andrew's Episcopal School also holds an A-plus Niche rating and serves pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
What the commute is like from Leonidas
Leonidas has easy access to major thoroughfares, including South Claiborne Avenue, which runs through the northern part of the neighborhood and connects with Interstate 10. Several bus lines from the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority and Jefferson Transit operate within the area, offering connections to various parts of the city. The streetcar runs along South Carrollton Avenue, carrying riders through the Uptown area to the Central Business District. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is roughly 15 miles away.
The St. Charles Streetcar line is the oldest street car in the country.
Ochsner’s innovative medical center is about 2 miles away.
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Since Hurricane Katrina this area has undergone major development. Businesses are thriving, the schools have been redesigned. New Orleans is thriving and is definitely on an upward spiral.
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Leonidas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Leonidas, New Orleans sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Leonidas, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $340,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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