Jeff Puckett
Latter & Blum Inc Slidell
(985) 288-2731
673 Total Sales
1 in Plum Orchard
$175,000 Price
Plum Orchard
Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70126
Neighborhood Reviews
One of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans East, Plum Orchard is a primarily residential area with an abundance of schools. Originally cypress swamps, Bayou Sauvage was filled in during the mid-1800s to create today’s Chef Menteur Highway. Still, the area wasn’t heavily developed until the 1940s. Plum Orchard Subdivision opened in 1946 and was filled with single and double family homes throughout the next 20 years. The neighborhood is unique in that the largest tract of land in it belongs to the Sisters of the Holy Family, an order created in 1841 and which moved to the East in 1965.
Local Realtor Taneisha Nicholas with Gulf South International Realtors says Plum Orchard, “Has lots of older houses and rental properties. There’re several high schools and mom-and-pop shops too.”
Homes in Plum Orchard are “Doubles, apartments, and raised single-family,” says Ms. Nicholas. Indeed, while exploring the area, you’ll find many raised cottages, ranch houses and duplexes. There are also four squares, bungalows, Craftsmans, and shotgun houses. Many of the residences are made of brick, and lawns tend to be small here. Prices range from $98,000 to $300,000, making this one of the most affordable neighborhoods in the city.
Green spaces dot Plum Orchard, and Pradat Playground is one of the most popular. With outdoor basketball courts, a concession stand, lighted all-purpose and baseball fields and a pool, there’s something for everyone here. Even pets can get in on the fun as long as they remain on a leash. Nearby, Peace Playspot is a fenced play area with playground equipment and open space.
Another important aspect of Plum Orchard is its proximity to the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Opened in 1934, the manmade arrowhead-like peninsula juts into Lake Pontchartrain and was the first land and seaplane airfield in the world. Built on land reclaimed from the lake, the construction cost $4 million. This enormous sum was even more astounding considering the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk was only 30 years before. In the 1950s, it became a general aviation airport, and runways were added to accommodate private, corporate, military, and commercial aircraft.
The Arc Deco main terminal originally had tennis courts, a swimming pool, post office, and surgical suite. After Hurricane Katrina, the architectural marvel underwent a $17 million restoration. The largest airport in America at the time of its opening, the building has terrazo floors, marble paneling, aluminum lighting fixtures, plaster friezes, and eight murals by Xavier Gonzalez.
Traveling south from the Airport, you’ll find the Faubourg Brewing Company just below Plum Orchard. Family and dog friendly, the 15-acre brew park hosts skate nights, cooking workshops, board game nights, and a Thursday happy hour and trivia night. There are even crawfish boils every weekend in season. The oldest operating neighborhood brewery in New Orleans, this state-of-the-art facility supports the community it serves through financial contributions to charities as well as by using resources responsibly and creating a safe workplace with fair pay. Begun in 1907, Faubourg became one of the South’s largest, most innovative breweries, and today, the tradition is proudly carried on.
Served by the New Orleans Public School system, Plum Orchard is home to the KIPP Morial School, a free public charter school teaching children from prekindergarten through eighth grade.
Part of New Orleans East, Plum Orchard offers easy access to the rest of the city while providing a residential haven for those living here.
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K.T. Phillips
Photography Contributed By
Chase Brock
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeff Puckett
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Selena Carey
Selena Carey
Face to Face Realty, LLC
(504) 223-8681
128 Total Sales
3 in Plum Orchard
$70K - $165K Price Range
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Brittany Picolo Ramos
Brittany Picolo Ramos
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 294-8318
294 Total Sales
1 in Plum Orchard
$47,500 Price
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Diana Parsons
Diana Parsons
LATTER & BLUM (LATT01)
(504) 608-6342
69 Total Sales
1 in Plum Orchard
$47,000 Price
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Deneka Desroches
Deneka Desroches
Responds QuicklyDivine Realty Consultants
(504) 384-8286
26 Total Sales
1 in Plum Orchard
$287,000 Price
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Stephanie Morris
Stephanie Morris
MS Realty, LLC
(504) 285-2461
55 Total Sales
1 in Plum Orchard
$118,000 Price
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
Digby Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Pradat Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Kenilworth Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Peace Playspot
- Playground
Robert Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Werner Playground
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/20/2016
Niche Review
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Plum Orchard | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Plum Orchard Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Plum Orchard, New Orleans sell after 119 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Plum Orchard, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $77,500, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$120,000
Median Sale Price
$77,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$112,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$210,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
23%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$88
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
614
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
2010
Months of Supply
5.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,402
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,400
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,313
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$835 - $994 per month
- Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 7225 Chef Menteur Hwy
- New Orleans, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,151
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,844
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,201
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
12.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
53.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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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