$237,124Average Value$118Average Price per Sq Ft56Homes For Sale
What life is like in Old Aurora
Old Aurora sits on the West Bank of New Orleans in the Algiers community, where mature oak trees line quiet residential streets. The area developed as a subdivision originally called Aurora Gardens in the 1950s, and development, including new builds and additions to existing homes, has continued over time. While mostly residential, Old Aurora provides easy access to parks, trails and commercial areas, including the Central Business District and the French Quarter, both of which are less than 10 miles away across the Mississippi River.
Mature live oak trees shade yards in Old Aurora.
Manicured lawns are a frequent sight in the Old Aurora neighborhood.
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Old Aurora’s housing spans midcentury homes to new builds
Mature live oak trees and sidewalks frame the streets of Old Aurora. You can find midcentury bungalows and ranch-style homes, Colonial Revivals, New Traditionals and new construction in the neighborhood. Homes often have three to five bedrooms, two-car garages and generous outdoor spaces. “Some of the houses are older, so if they haven’t been updated, they’re being torn down and replaced by new construction,” says Jane Hicks, a Realtor with Latter & Blum who has sold many homes in the area. “It has a beautiful oak tree canopy; it’s on high ground. It’s just a very pretty neighborhood.” Prices typically range from the low $100,000s to the low $500,000s, depending on size, age and condition. Because the neighborhood borders the Mississippi River, a number of properties fall within flood zones, though risk varies by address. Homebuyers should do their research before purchasing in the area.
You can find many ranch-style homes in the Old Aurora neighborhood.
Modern style homes add character to the streets of Old Aurora.
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How Old Aurora compares to nearby 15th Ward neighborhoods
When searching, homebuyers often compare Old Aurora to surrounding Algiers neighborhoods, which offer lifestyles similar to Old Aurora's. These 15th Ward communities have more residential space, a suburban feel and easier car access than many East Bank neighborhoods, while still being within New Orleans. Old Aurora’s median sale price hovers in the low $200,000s, which is toward the lower end of the price spectrum in the area. Here’s how similar neighborhoods’ median prices compare:
Tall Timbers: about $270,000
New Aurora: about $170,000
Whitney: about $450,000
Algiers Point: about $385,000
Getting around from Old Aurora
General Meyer Avenue and Woodland Drive run through Old Aurora, and the nearby Crescent City Connection and Westbank Expressway provide routes into the city and beyond. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority operates multiple bus routes throughout the area. You can reach Chalmette, across the Mississippi, via the Chalmette-Lower Algiers Ferry. For air travel, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 20 miles away.
Public, private and higher education options in Old Aurora
Old Aurora is part of the NOLA Public Schools system, which uses a unified enrollment lottery rather than address-based assignments. After the application process, placement depends on school-specific eligibility requirements, seat availability, and priorities such as siblings and geography. The city is also home to several private schools and higher education institutions. A handful of schools sit in the neighborhood, including:
Edna Karr High School, a public charter high school that offers Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses
St. Andrew the Apostle School, a private Roman Catholic school serving early childhood through seventh grade, with a faith-based curriculum
Alice M. Harte Charter School, a public charter school serving prekindergarten to eighth-grade students that has a gifted program
University of Holy Cross, a Catholic liberal arts university
The spacious front lawn of Edna Karr High School in Old Aurora.
Edna Karr High School is a public school in New Orleans.
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Exploring Old Aurora’s outdoor spaces
Norman Playground features play structures, walking paths and covered basketball courts. Closer to the Mississippi, Woodland Park, a large green space with mature live oak trees, provides opportunities for more passive, relaxing recreation. The more than 22-mile Mississippi River Trail runs through the community, attracting walkers, runners and cyclists, and the Algiers Regional Library is also located in Old Aurora. Brechtel Park, just south in the Tall Timbers neighborhood, spans more than 100 acres. Trails wind around its central lagoon, and a baseball field and picnic area add to the park’s amenities. As a designated nature preserve and a stop on America's Wetlands Birding Trail, Brechtel Park draws birdwatchers who can spot herons, egrets and ibises along the water.
Brechtel Park is just a short drive from Old Aurora.
Playgrounds sit int he shade at Brechtel Park.
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Where Old Aurora residents can shop and dine
A shopping center in the neighborhood’s southwest corner can cover most daily errands. It includes an Aldi grocery store, a Walgreens Pharmacy, T.J. Maxx, Five Below and more. Just outside the neighborhood, Rouses Market adds an additional grocery option. You can reach many restaurants within a short drive, too. Olive Branch Café is a family-owned spot serving gourmet pizzas and fresh, homemade pasta, while DiMartino's Famous New Orleans Muffulettas is a local go-to for deli-style lunch.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Aurora
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
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4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Aurora Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Aurora, New Orleans sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Aurora, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $200,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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