$253,501Average Value$448Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Read Boulevard East blends midcentury growth with green space
Part of New Orleans East, Read Boulevard East is one of the newest sections of the city. Much of the East was unable to be developed before the 1950s and 1960s because it was marshy grasslands and cypress swamps. After draining, houses began to pop up along the high ground of Chef Menteur Ridge, and as more land was reclaimed, the Read Boulevard area became increasingly popular. Today, the community is near major roadways, nature areas and boutique bakeries.
Wide range of home styles from cottages to custom builds
Selena Carey, a Realtor with Face to Face Realty, says the neighborhood “is more reasonably priced than other areas of New Orleans. You get more for your money.” Bryan Jourdain, a Realtor with Delisha Boyd LLC, says, “It’s a very large area. There is a wide variety of homes. Starters, investments and luxury homes are all here. There’s a place for anyone, no matter their stage of life.” Along the streets, everything from Georgian-inspired homes to modern designs can be found. Cottages, shingle houses and custom builds mingle among contemporary properties like ranch-style and stucco homes. Lots tend to be around half an acre. Prices range from $180,000 to $450,000.
Outdoor fun includes archery, aquatic classes and forest trails
One of the perks of living in Read Boulevard East is its proximity to nature. The DiBenedetto Playground offers almost two acres of open green space with basketball and tennis courts, field lights, and play equipment. Another nearby green space is Joe W. Brown Park, consisting of a football stadium, a tennis center and an archery range. In addition to a recreation center with an indoor pool, the park offers aquatic classes for all ages and skill levels. There are also basketball courts, all-purpose fields, play equipment, and a walking path. Leashed pets are welcome. The Audubon Louisiana Nature Center occupies 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, home to 2 miles of walking trails, a 4,000-square-foot interpretive center and more than 80 ranger programs. It has been named one of the nation's top five urban nature centers.
Beloved local bakery blends resilience, heritage and recognition
Dong Phuong Bakery began in the early 1980s out of the owner’s home. The business grew to become one of the first Vietnamese restaurants in the Greater New Orleans area. The bakery was quickly rebuilt and expanded after it was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina, and it began delivering and selling to local restaurants and grocery stores. Now, the family-owned bakery supplies over 100 eateries with bread each day. It gained national recognition with a James Beard Foundation American Classic award in 2018.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter serves grades K through 8
Served by the New Orleans Public Schools system, the neighborhood is home to Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade.
Read Boulevard East is framed by major New Orleans roadways
Bordered by Read Boulevard, Interstate 10 and Interstate 510, Read Boulevard East offers residents easy access to the rest of the city.
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Parks in this Area
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
Trails
Nature Center
Community Center
Joe Brown Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
DiBenedetto Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Lincoln Beach
Lake
Trails
Beach
Goretti Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Eastshore Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
30 min drive
Bus
Chef HWY & Papania
Bus
Chef HWY & Sherwood
Bus
Chef HWY & Bullard (Farside)
Bus
Lake Forest & Foxcroft
Bus
Bullard & Fannie C Williams
Bus
Lake Forest & Louis Prima
Bus
Bullard & Pressburg (Farside)
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.016 Reviews
2.0Niche User
8/15/2014Niche Review
There are no out door dedicated green spaces near me
3.0Niche User
8/15/2014Niche Review
Don't really know how effected by neighbors are
3.0Niche User
1/28/2015Niche Review
New Orleans can experience winter, spring, fall, and summer all in one week. It's just confusing because you can have shorts and a shirt on today and have two jackets on the next day.
3.0Niche User
8/15/2014Niche Review
Taxes are too high for the services that we don't have
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Read Boulevard East
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Read Boulevard East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Read Boulevard East, New Orleans sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Read Boulevard East, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $348,000, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,104
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,571
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,012
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
38%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
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®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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