West Riverside
Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70115, 70118
New Orleans' trademark historic architecture
Venerable live oaks shade West Riverside, sometimes forming a full canopy over the narrow, gridded streets. The homes beneath the old-growth trees also showcase the neighborhood’s history, dating from as far back as the mid-19th century. The Uptown Historic District encompasses West Riverside and, as part of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Committee, requires homeowners to receive approval before demolishing properties. Small Creole cottages, shotgun houses, condos and duplexes sell from $220,000 to $500,000, while entire duplex properties can go from $400,000 to $800,000. Renovated cottages go from $650,000 to $800,000, and newer, larger builds sell between $900,000 and $1.9 million.Access to amenities at nearby Audubon Park
West Riverside abuts Audubon Park, a 350-acre green space and one of the centerpieces of Uptown New Orleans. Amenities include baseball, soccer and tennis facilities, a golf course, a lagoon and a nearly 2-mile walking track. “The park is an awesome cultural draw,” Bowler says. “It’s active and lively. People are walking their dogs all the time. The walking path inside the park is second-to-none in the city. You actually walk through the golf course.” The area is also home to the Audubon Zoo, which has hundreds of species from around the world and a waterpark. Within the neighborhood, Wisner Park has a playground, a dog park and a baseball field, while the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club is a private facility with 12 courts and a pool.Education at New Orleans charter schools or private options
The New Orleans school system is almost entirely run through charter schools, and students can apply to any in the district. Nearby options include the Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School, which receives a C-plus grade from Niche. The school has two campuses; the kindergarten through fifth grade building is nearby, while the sixth-through-eighth grade campus is within the neighborhood. Located five blocks from the neighborhood, Sophie B. Wright High School receives a C-minus rating. Private schools, and especially Catholic parochial schools, are also prevalent. The nearby De La Salle High School receives an A rating.Mardi Gras parades through Uptown
Mardi Gras is an entire season in New Orleans, with celebrations starting just after the New Year and culminating the day before Ash Wednesday. Parades march each weekend — and some weeknights — down St. Charles Avenue and Magazine Street towards West Riverside. The Uptown Crescent City Farmers Market occurs year-round at the Batture, a riverfront park a little more than a mile from the neighborhood. Each Tuesday, roughly 25 local vendors gather to sell produce and provisions.New Orleans public transit includes buses and streetcars
Residents often walk within the neighborhood but take public transportation throughout the city. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority buses stop throughout the neighborhood, while the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line runs about a mile from West Riverside. The Central Business District is roughly 4 miles away, where drivers can hop on the area’s main highways, including Interstate 10. Manning Family Children’s Hospital is within the neighborhood, while older residents can head to the Touro LCMC Health emergency room. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 16 miles west and has direct flights to roughly 50 cities.Local shops, eateries and bars on Magazine Street
Restaurants and local bars are scattered throughout West Riverside, and Magazine Street at the neighborhood’s northern edge is one of the busiest corridors in Uptown New Orleans. Noted local spots like Guy’s Po-Boys mix with upscale eateries like Saba and its Middle Eastern cuisine. Residents often dip into the neighborhood watering holes, such as Le Bon Temps Roule, open 24 hours a day, or Grit’s Bar, which features darts and pool. Octavia Books is an independent bookstore, and other boutiques and local shops line Magazine. “The upside to shopping in that area is that it tends to be a lot of smaller stores,” says Mikey Bowler, a lifelong New Orleanian and owner of Mikey Bowler Realty. Grocery stores include Whole Foods and Winn-Dixie, each of which is walkable within the neighborhood.Important to know
Despite West Riverside’s proximity to the river, flooding is not a major concern. Its elevation is higher than some neighborhoods further inland towards Lake Pontchartrain. For this reason, the area was mainly unscathed when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.
Written By
Brendan Doyle
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mikey Bowler
Mikey Bowler
Mikey Bowler Realty
(504) 323-7797
66 Total Sales
1 in West Riverside
$355,000 Price
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GINA MURPHY
GINA MURPHY
Responds QuicklyHomesmart Realty South
(504) 513-5626
25 Total Sales
1 in West Riverside
$275,000 Price
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Christian Galvin
Christian Galvin
Christian Shane Properties
(504) 688-3930
80 Total Sales
1 in West Riverside
$670,000 Price
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Gary Lazarus
Gary Lazarus
RE/MAX N.O. Properties
(504) 285-5656
96 Total Sales
8 in West Riverside
$433K - $899K Price Range
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Brittany Picolo Ramos
Brittany Picolo Ramos
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 294-8318
297 Total Sales
1 in West Riverside
$575,000 Price
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Diana Parsons
Diana Parsons
LATTER & BLUM (LATT01)
(504) 608-6342
69 Total Sales
1 in West Riverside
$300,000 Price
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- Pre-K to 8th
- Charter
- 8th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Alma Peters Park
- Playground
Wisner Playground and Dog Run
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Riverside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Riverside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Riverside, New Orleans sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Riverside, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $715,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$725,000
Median Sale Price
$715,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$658,375
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$830,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$340,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
154
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$364
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
814
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
2015
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,009
On par with the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
888
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
703
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 711am - 1pm
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Sunday, Jun 812 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,550 per month
- Condo for Rent
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 471 Sq Ft
- 305 Nashville Ave
- Unit 305 Nashville Ave Apt 1
- New Orleans, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,475
Median Age
44
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,927
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,147
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
65.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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