$340,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2013
Last list price

626 Independence St New Orleans, LA 70117

Bywater Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cottage
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Porch
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • 4-minute walk to Markey Park

About This Home

As of March 2013

Charming renovation of a historic Bywater cottage just steps to the new riverfront park! Open floor plan with large living/dining area and renovated kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and custom back splash. Two bedrooms including a fantastic master with en suite spa bathroom and walk in closet. upstairs is a bonus room perfect for an office or guest bedroom. Great rear deck overlooks the large backyard. Off-street parking, too!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JOEY WALKER

REVE, REALTORS License #995699523 Listed on: 01/14/2013

REVE, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Stephens

Carriage House Realty License #099564485

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,425

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 31x98
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • City Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 70117626INDEPENDENCEST

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,425

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 31x98
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: 100
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2012

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 1500.0

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Repairs Cosmetic, Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 70117626INDEPENDENCEST
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2010
Sold by
Branch Homer Otto
Bought by
Costa Keith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2003
Sold by
Mathis Arthur L
Bought by
Branch Homer Otto

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$61,200
Interest Rate
5.96%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $110,000 --
Deed $68,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $61,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $475,000 +39.7% $280 / Sq Ft
03/21/2013 03/21/13 Sold -- -- --
02/19/2013 02/19/13 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2013 01/14/13 For Sale $340,000 -- $227 / Sq Ft
Source: ROAM MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,425 $40,370 $9,110 $31,260
2024 $4,491 $40,370 $9,110 $31,260
2023 $3,253 $31,180 $6,080 $25,100
2022 $3,253 $29,930 $6,080 $23,850
2021 $3,506 $31,180 $6,080 $25,100
2020 $3,540 $31,180 $6,080 $25,100
2019 $3,537 $30,270 $6,080 $24,190
2018 $3,606 $30,270 $6,080 $24,190
2017 $3,462 $30,500 $6,080 $24,420
2016 $3,569 $30,500 $6,080 $24,420
2015 $3,498 $30,500 $2,430 $28,070
2014 -- $30,500 $2,430 $28,070
2013 -- $11,000 $2,430 $8,570
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lazaro Suarez

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lazaro Suarez

    REVE, REALTORS

    (504) 251-5302

    3 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Lazaro Suarez
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  • Olivia Ford

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Olivia Ford

    Upper Management Realty, LLC

    (504) 343-1837

    125 Total Sales

    Olivia Ford
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  • JOEY WALKER

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    JOEY WALKER

    REVE, REALTORS

    (504) 610-5637

    3 in this area

    257 Total Sales

    JOEY WALKER
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Randy Stephens

    Carriage House Realty

    (504) 450-1733

    Randy Stephens
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Map

Source: ROAM MLS

MLS Number: 938269

APN: 3-9W-1-060-11

Louisiana Orleans Parish New Orleans 70117 Bywater

626 Independence St, New Orleans, LA

This home is located at 626 Independence St, New Orleans, LA 70117 and is currently estimated at $340,000, approximately $226 per square foot. This property was built in 2012. 626 Independence St is a home located in Orleans Parish with nearby schools including Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Science Tech, Mary Bethune Elementary School, and KIPP Leadership Primary.

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