$435,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2014
Last list price

639 Independence St New Orleans, LA 70117

Bywater Neighborhood
8 Beds
5 Baths
3,700 Sq Ft
3,703 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Courtyard
  • 1 Car Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Markey Park

About This Home

As of June 2014

Great income producing property in a very high demand area. This five-unit bulding is located close to the river in the heart of the historic Bywater. Property also features parking with a covered garage. Currently garage is rented out for an additional $75/month income.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Billy Patout

FQR Realtors License #995682469 Listed on: 04/09/2014

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,256

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 36 x 95
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Heating System

Additional Features

  • Courtyard
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • 5 Units
  • Bywater Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas
  • The owner pays for water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 70117639INDEPENDENCEST

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,256

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size: 36 X 95
  • Subdivision Name: bywater
  • Directions: Drive down Chartres St till you see Independence on the left. One block on corner
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: 100
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Quadruplex
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Owner Pays: Water
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Living Area: 3700.0

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Fence
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Average Condition, Resale
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage, One Space

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Window Unit
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 70117639INDEPENDENCEST
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2014
Closed on
Jun 25, 2014
Sold by
Habitat For Humanity Inc
Bought by
King Desire Llc
Seller's Agent
Billy Patout
FQR Realtors
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,000
-8.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2007
Sold by
Walker Arthur L
Bought by
Transwestern Resources Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2005
Sold by
Harmon Raymond
Bought by
Walker Arthur L
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 $399,000 --
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Warranty Deed $232,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Price Changed $499,000 -12.3% $135 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Sale $569,000 +30.8% $154 / Sq Ft
06/25/2014 06/25/14 Sold -- -- --
05/26/2014 05/26/14 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 For Sale $435,000 -- $118 / 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 $5,256 $39,820 $11,120 $28,700
2024 $5,335 $39,820 $11,120 $28,700
2023 $5,469 $40,530 $7,410 $33,120
2022 $5,469 $38,870 $7,410 $31,460
2021 $5,834 $40,530 $7,410 $33,120
2020 $5,892 $40,530 $7,410 $33,120
2019 $5,945 $39,350 $7,410 $31,940
2018 $6,063 $39,350 $7,410 $31,940
2017 $5,870 $39,900 $7,410 $32,490
2016 $6,056 $39,900 $7,410 $32,490
2015 $5,932 $39,900 $2,960 $36,940
2014 -- $30,150 $2,960 $27,190
2013 -- $30,150 $2,960 $27,190
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Axel Oestreicher

    Crescent Sotheby's International

    (504) 638-5339

    3 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Axel Oestreicher
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  • Michael Bain

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Michael Bain

    Crescent Sotheby's International

    (504) 452-4677

    4 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Michael Bain
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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Billy Patout

    FQR Realtors

    (504) 914-5191

    50 Total Sales

    Billy Patout
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Map

Source: ROAM MLS

MLS Number: 986692

APN: 3-9W-1-059-11

Louisiana Orleans Parish New Orleans 70117 Bywater

639 Independence St, New Orleans, LA

This home is located at 639 Independence St, New Orleans, LA 70117 and is currently estimated at $435,000, approximately $117 per square foot. 639 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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