BETSY BIRDSONG
eXp Realty, LLC
(504) 513-5059
167 Total Sales
2 in Read Boulevard West
$179,900 Price Range
Read Boulevard West
Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70127
Neighborhood Reviews
Part of New Orleans East, the Read Boulevard West community is close to parks, nature institutes, and several important roadways. In fact, Leslie Ellison, a Realtor with Delisha Boyd LLC, says the neighborhood is “along a major thoroughfare that leads right to the interstate.” This revitalizing area wasn’t developed until the mid-1950s because of drainage problems. Actually, this part of the city used to be wet grass marshes and cypress swamp. But after being drained and filled in, communities began to pop up along the high ground of Chef Menteur Ridge. Since then, Read Boulevard West has come a long way. Badly damaged in Hurricane Katrina, the community has rebuilt and is welcoming a bright future.
Homes in the neighborhood are varied and range from cottages to ranch houses on slabs. There’s also some new construction as well as raised homes and the oddly named “snout” houses, which have a garage taking up much of the streetside view. Yards tend to be on the small side here, and while most homes are single-family, there are plenty of doubles about too.
Just north of Read Boulevard West, Joe W. Brown Park consists of open spaces, a football stadium, and an archery range. The range is open on Thursday throughout the year and requires reservations to take one of the free classes. The park also offers aquatic classes in its indoor pool no matter what the season. Further, there’s a tennis center, recreation center, basketball courts, play equipment, and baseball fields. Your canine companion is welcome too provided they stay on leash.
Adjacent to the park, the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center offers visitors walking trails, an interpretive center, and ranger programs. Opened in 1980, the facility occupies 86-acres of hardwood bottomland forest and has been named one of the top five urban nature centers in the nation. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, the center has been rebuilt with modern facilities, two miles of nature trails, and over 80 educational and public nature programs. There’s even a downloadable field guide illustrating native plants and animals that kids or adults can color. If you visit the center, be sure to stop and see the live animal and wildlife exhibits displayed in the 4,000 square foot interpretive space.
Nearby, Opulence Event Venue and Gabrielle B. Lewis take pride in helping you design the perfect party. With over a decade of experience with events both big and small, the venue regularly holds baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, and even corporate events. These versatile services extend to planning, consultation, and management. Opulence works hard to make sure they understand what you want so that’s exactly what you’ll have. From cakes to clothing, Ms. Lewis will put you in contact with vendors and make sure all scheduling and permitting goes flawlessly.
If you’re hungry while in the area, Super Cajun Seafood offers a large variety of items to quiet a rumbling stomach. This neighborhood favorite encourages you to dig in and get dirty with their Chinese food, po'boys, seafood, and chicken. They even provide a hand wash sink, hand sanitizer, gloves, and wet towelettes to make sure you enjoy the Cajun spices without having to wear them outside.
Served by the New Orleans Public Schools system, the area also has several parochial schools like the New Orleans Adventist Academy.
Conveniently located near Interstate 10, the Read Boulevard West neighborhood offers residents everyday essentials near the pleasures of nature.
Written By
K.T. Phillips
Photography Contributed By
Chase Brock
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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BETSY BIRDSONG
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Troy Lee
Troy Lee
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 504-207-2007
(504) 327-2922
76 Total Sales
1 in Read Boulevard West
$279,000 Price
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CHERRIE AMBROSE
CHERRIE AMBROSE
Responds QuicklyGreater Horizon Realty
(504) 226-6996
62 Total Sales
2 in Read Boulevard West
$176K - $239K Price Range
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Diana Parsons
Diana Parsons
LATTER & BLUM (LATT01)
(504) 608-6342
68 Total Sales
1 in Read Boulevard West
$159,000 Price
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Jiarra Rayford
Jiarra Rayford
Rayford Realty NOLA LLC
(504) 384-7644
56 Total Sales
2 in Read Boulevard West
$179,900 Price Range
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Stephanie Morris
Stephanie Morris
MS Realty, LLC
(504) 677-8158
55 Total Sales
1 in Read Boulevard West
$95,000 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
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Community Center
Joe Brown Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
DiBenedetto Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Pradat Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Robert Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Werner Playground
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/10/2014
Niche Review
I would describe the transportation in this area as poor
9/7/2016
Niche Review
where i live its pretty quiet not a lot of crime happens in my neighborhood. Everyone just mainly stay to them selves.
9/20/2015
Niche Review
very quiet and convenient area.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Read Boulevard West | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Read Boulevard West, New Orleans sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Read Boulevard West, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $161,717, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$170,000
Median Single Family Price
$179,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Last 12 months Home Sales
116
Months of Supply
3.30
Median List Price
$189,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,568
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,689
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,405
Median Age
43
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,823
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,372
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
21.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
60%
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®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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