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Close-knit community in one of the Big Easy’s oldest neighborhoods
McDonough sits right along the West Bank of the Mississippi River, just across the water from downtown New Orleans. This community is part of the larger and historic Algiers area, which was established in the early 1700s and is the Big Easy’s second oldest neighborhood. McDonough itself flourished at the turn of the 20th century when immigrants moved to the West Bank. Ferry service between the river’s two banks helped the growth. Now, McDonough is within reach of several charter schools and a number of dining chains, some of which have regularly engaged with the Algiers neighborhood at large on particular programs benefitting area youth and institutions like local police. “One person owns all the McDonalds in Algiers, which is great because they do a lot of community stuff,” says Leslie Ellison, an agent with Boyd Realtors LLC and who has made several sales in McDonough. “They hire a lot of the local kids. You can walk into the McDonald’s and there’s your little neighbor from next door working there. It’s more like a small town.” Some of these community activities involving the fast-food chain have included scholarship giveaways, free Happy Meals during certain times of the year and breakfast and coffee sit-downs with local police. “It’s family oriented. There’s the proximity to downtown, grocery stores, shopping and low crime. I would say that would be among the number one reasons, and some great schools,” Ellison says about some of the reasons people seek out the area in and around McDonough.
Homes with common New Orleans traits
Homes here reflect a mix of styles seen across much of the city. They include both single and double shotgun homes – the latter housing duplexes – camelbacks and raised cottages with bungalow touches. Double shotgun duplexes can run between $200,000 and $300,000, while newer or renovated single shotgun homes with cottage and bungalow features can run between $300,000 and $400,000. There, however, some fixer uppers that can be found for around $100,000 or less.
This modified shotgun adds a pop of yellow to the the streets of McDonough.
A row of modern Camelbacks line the street in McDonough.
This double shotgun has been updated into a single family home in McDonough.
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Shop at the Oakwood Center and later try out Indian food
The Oakwood Center mall is located just south of McDonough between the Westbank Expressway and Terry Parkway. Shoppers there can browse a number of chain shops and apparel stores. They’ll also find a location of New Orleans’ famous Cafe Du Monde, where they can get a sampling of the renowned coffees and beignets. Within McDonough, fans of Indian cuisine can stop by the Plume Algiers, which started as a pop-up restaurant before moving into its own building on Teche Street. The Algiers Point Free Lil Pantry, located at the community garden on Opelousas Avenue, aims to target food insecurity by offering a variety of goods donated by local residents. Donated goods often include food, soap, baby formula and other essentials.
Plume Algiers is a must-try for fresh Indian Cuisine in the McDonough neighborhood.
Mcdonough residents give back with the Free Lil' Pantry and community garden.
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Right along the Mississippi River
With the neighborhood right along the river’s West Bank, residents can quickly get on the Mississippi River Trail and get a scenic riverfront view. Other outdoor options include the nearby McDonough Playground, where games of pickup basketball are set against the backdrop of the Crescent City Connection bridge.
McDonough residents can stretch their limbs at the local McDonough playground.
McDonough residents can walk to the local playground.
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Visit Andrew Wilkie or tour Island of Algiers
McDonough sits almost right across the Mississippi, which means it’s only a few miles away from destinations like Jackson Square. Andrew Wilkie, the owner of Andrewland Studios, is often at work there. The artist specializes in portraits and live art that includes caricatures. There are also guided tours of the Island of Algiers managed by lifelong New Orleans residents Nate and Benita Scott.
Access to several charter schools
Schools that serve McDonough include the Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade; the Edward Hynes Charter School – Lakeview for pre-kindergarten to eighth grade; the Martin Behrman Charter School Academy of Creative Arts and Sciences for kindergarten through eighth grade; and West Jefferson High School. All those schools received grades of C-minus or higher from ratings site Niche. Gretna No. 2 located just south of McDonough is among Jefferson Parish Schools’ Advanced Study Academies, which are designed to expose students to a rigorous and accelerated curriculum.
The Crescent City Connection
A portion of the McDonough community is set against the backdrop of the Crescent City Connection bridge, which crosses the Mississippi and provides a direct connection to downtown New Orleans and institutions like the Tulane Medical Center.
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On average, homes in McDonough, New Orleans sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in McDonough, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $384,500, up 76% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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