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From bayou to suburb, Plum Orchard has deep local roots
Plum Orchard is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans East. It was originally cypress swampland – part of the Bayou Sauvage – before it was developed in the 1940s when the Plum Orchard subdivision opened and steadily filled in with single- and double-family homes. The neighborhood is unique in that the largest tract of land belongs to the Sisters of the Holy Family, an order created in 1841 and which moved to the East in 1965.
All the streets in the Plum Orchard neighborhood have sidewalks for residents to walk on.
Only a few Plum Orchard homes sit on cul-de-sacs.
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Mix of rentals and older homes keeps prices relatively low
Local Realtor Taneisha Nicholas with Gulf South International Realtors says, “[Plum Orchard] has lots of older houses and rental properties. Homes in Plum Orchard are “Doubles, apartments, and raised single-family,” Nicholas says. The area has many raised cottages, ranch houses and duplexes. There are also American Foursquares and shotgun-style 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.
Only a few townhomes exist in the Plum Orchard neighborhood for residents to live in.
New build craftsman homes are popping up all over the Plum Orchard neighborhood.
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Local parks offer space for games, pets and relaxation
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 leashed pets can get in on the fun. Nearby, Peace Playspot is a fenced play area with playground equipment and open space.
Pradat Playground has one baseball diamond with bleachers to watch a local game in Plum Orchard.
Pradat Playground is part of the NORD commission in Plum Orchard.
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Brewery hosts trivia, skate nights and seasonal crawfish boils
The Faubourg Brewing Company is 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.
Grab a flight of Faubourg beer near the Plum Orchard neighborhood.
Faubourg Brewing Co. has a large outdoor picnic area for locals to have a beer near Plum Orchard
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Charter school in Plum Orchard serves young learners locally
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.
KIPP Morial school serves the Plum Orchard community in New Orleans.
KIPP Morial serves Pre-K through 8th grade in New Orleans.
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Easy citywide access from this New Orleans East neighborhood
Abutting Interstate 10, Plum Orchard offers easy access to the rest of the city while providing a residential haven for those living here.
Lakefront Airport helped pioneer land and seaplane travel
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 Art Deco main terminal originally had tennis courts, a swimming pool, a post office, and a 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 terrazzo floors, marble paneling, aluminum lighting fixtures, plaster friezes, and eight murals by Xavier Gonzalez.
Plum Orchard residents can go have lunch or dinner at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
New Orleans Lakefront Airport is adorned in art deco architecture from 1934 near Plum Orchard.
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Income producing double on a quiet street available! This property has an all brick exterior and includes one unit with three bedrooms and two baths with tile flooring throughout and is currently rented for $1200/month. The second unit includes two bedrooms and one bath with tile flooring, wood cabinets, and both have in-unit laundry hookups and exterior storage closets. Private driveway parking
Spacious double offering a total of 2,000 sq ft, great for investors or owner-occupants. The property features two separate units: a 3 bed, 2 bath and a 2 bed, 1 bath. Both units offer functional layouts with tile flooring in the kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas. The property is fully rented and currently generating income. Ample off-street parking provides added convenience for tenants. A
Relax on the screened in porch of this move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with hardwood floors. Fully furnished kitchen with stove, oven, microwave and refrigerator. Ceiling fans in the living room and bedrooms. Housing vouchers accepted. Call to schedule your private viewing.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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