Marlyville-Fontainebleau
Jazz Age architecture and investment properties
Many of the homes in Marlyville-Fontainbleau date back to the early 20th-century and the height of New Orleans’ Jazz Age; the presence of 1920s experimental music, painting and poetry is also reflected in the neighborhood’s eclectic architecture. Buyers will find everything from investment properties for under $200,000 to fully restored, French-influenced homes on Versailles Boulevard for upwards of $1 million. Newly constructed bungalows, duplexes and condo options for between $250,000 and $500,000 represent the mid-point, and most homes have raised basements, a learned defense against water damage. “When we say basement in New Orleans, we really mean a finished first floor that might have a bedroom or living space,” says Sanders. Keep in mind that flood insurance in the area can get pricey.Tuition-free charter schools, top-rated private options and higher education
Families with school-aged children have multiple tuition-free charter schools to choose from, including Andrew H. Wilson for pre-kindergarten through 8th Grade and Eleanor McMain Secondary School for grades eight through 12. Both schools received a C or higher from the educational review site, Niche, and McMain is famous for being the alma mater of rapper Lil Wayne. There are also several private school options in the area, like St. Mary’s Dominican High School for girls and Jesuit High School, which were awarded an A and A-plus, respectively.Tulane University, which brings jobs — and customers — to the area, is less than a mile away from Marlyville-Fontainebleau, and Notre Dame Seminary, a graduate school of theology, can be found in the neighborhood itself.
Cajun cuisine, fresh produce and superhero comics
Marlyville-Fontainebleau residents are within walking distance of everything from Gumbo and sweet praline potatoes at Nice Guys Nola to Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe, beloved for its hearty breakfasts. Pick up groceries for the week at Robért Fresh Market Uptown, a local boutique supermarket chain, or stop by a produce stand on Carrollton Avenue. In the southern half of the neighborhood, residents can travel back in time to 1950s-era New Orleans at Ted’s Frostop, a decades-old drive-in diner and, across the street, stop by Crescent City Comics for the latest Marvel releases.Tulane baseball, bowling and zoo animals beside the Mississippi
Sounds of baseball games from Turchin Stadium, home to Tulane University’s Green Wave, are audible throughout the spring. Locals can also head to Rock ‘N’ Bowl, aim for a strike and listen to live jazz. Or stop by the Newcomb Art Museum for an ever-evolving calendar of exhibits. Kids will enjoy the Audubon Zoo, which borders the Mississippi River and houses lions, western lowland gorillas and a water park complete with a 750-foot lazy river.Art markets and playgrounds in local parks
At the intersection of Claiborne and Carrollton Avenues find Marsalis Harmony Park, a 5.6-acre expanse home to an art market on the last Saturday of every month. In Audubon Park, the site of the 1884 World’s Fair and the modern-day New Orleans zoo, locals can visit the three playgrounds, stables, a golf course and a 1.8-mile jogging path.Historic streetcars, Amtrak and a nearby airport
Purchase a “Jazzy Pass” for $3 and explore New Orleans via its four historic streetcar lines, three of which stop along Carrollton Avenue. Extensive RTA (New Orleans Regional Transit Authority) bus routes also run throughout the city. Or 3 miles from Marlyville-Fontainebleau near the World War II Museum find the city’s Amtrak station. From here, the Crescent Line runs all the way to New York City. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is just over 13 miles, or 20 minutes, west of Marlyville-Fontainebleau along Interstate 10. Sixteen airlines fly to over 50 nonstop destinations.Ochsner Medical Center: a nationally-ranked hospital
Three miles from Marlyville-Fontainebleau, residents can access Ochsner Medical Center, which was ranked in the top 1% of hospitals across the U.S. The facility offers everything from primary care services to urgent care.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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GINA MURPHY
Responds QuicklyHomesmart Realty South
(504) 513-5626
23 Total Sales
1 in Marlyville-Fontainebleau
$560,000 Price
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Regina Allemand
LATTER & BLUM (LATT21)
(504) 547-6822
109 Total Sales
1 in Marlyville-Fontainebleau
$432,000 Price
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BETSY BIRDSONG
eXp Realty, LLC
(504) 513-5059
168 Total Sales
1 in Marlyville-Fontainebleau
$479,900 Price
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John Rareshide
RE/MAX N.O. Properties
(504) 608-2389
74 Total Sales
3 in Marlyville-Fontainebleau
$330K - $515K Price Range
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Gary Lazarus
RE/MAX N.O. Properties
(504) 608-3104
95 Total Sales
7 in Marlyville-Fontainebleau
$343K - $799K Price Range
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Brittany Picolo Ramos
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 294-8318
289 Total Sales
3 in Marlyville-Fontainebleau
$475K - $735K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Marlyville-Fontainebleau | US |
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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
Marlyville-Fontainebleau Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Marlyville-Fontainebleau, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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