Last list price
708 Josephine St New Orleans, LA 70130
Lower Garden District Neighborhood
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,125
Sq Ft
4,051
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Cottage
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Rectangular Lot
- Covered patio or porch
- Property is in excellent condition
- Fenced
About This Home
As of June 2025Welcome to your future Lower Garden District home -- near the action, yet quietly tucked away. This stylish cottage has been beautifully restored and features original heart pine flooring, 11' ceilings, two ensuite bedrooms, a separate half bath for guests, a huge eat-in kitchen, a pantry/appliance garage, sleek blue and white ceramic in bathrooms, pocket doors, a private office/nursery/flex space, a covered back deck and an enormous yard to enjoy year round. There's no shortage of space here for a pool or future growth. Magazine Street is an easy stroll, there's often a parade rolling, and the shopping and eateries are world class! New electric, hvac & plumbing. Roof replaced 2022. Flood Zone X.First showing Wednesday, April 23rd, noon til 2pm!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
United Real Estate Partners, LLC License #000023241 Listed on: 04/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,956
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 32 x 127
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
Home Design
- Cottage
- Raised Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,125 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Additional Features
- Covered patio or porch
- City Lot
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 708
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 2022
Sold by
Brimm Benjamin W
Bought by
Parish Of Orleans
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2020
Closed on
Apr 30, 2020
Sold by
Augustine Cynthia A Smith
Bought by
Avenue Capital Partners La Llc
Seller's Agent
Chris Smith
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
Buyer's Agent
Colette Meister
United Real Estate Partners, LLC
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 3, 2011
Sold by
Augustine Cynthia A
Bought by
Augustine Cynthia A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes | $4,639 | -- | |
| Cash Sale Deed | $195,575 | Crescent Title Llc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 06/03/25 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/19/2025 04/19/25 | For Sale | $430,000 | +66.0% | $382 / Sq Ft |
| 05/14/2020 05/14/20 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2020 05/01/20 | For Sale | $259,000 | -- | $226 / Sq Ft |
Source: ROAM MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,956 | $29,970 | $14,220 | $15,750 |
| 2024 | $4,016 | $29,970 | $14,220 | $15,750 |
| 2023 | $3,273 | $24,230 | $4,880 | $19,350 |
| 2022 | $3,273 | $23,260 | $4,880 | $18,380 |
| 2021 | $3,488 | $24,230 | $4,880 | $19,350 |
| 2020 | $480 | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
| 2019 | $495 | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
| 2018 | $502 | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
| 2017 | $465 | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
| 2016 | $478 | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
| 2015 | $470 | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
| 2014 | -- | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
| 2013 | -- | $10,130 | $4,650 | $5,480 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Colette Meister
C
Seller's Agent in 2025
Colette Meister
United Real Estate Partners, LLC
2 in this area
82 Total Sales
-
ERIN SONGER
E
Buyer's Agent in 2025
ERIN SONGER
Homesmart Realty South
(504) 296-3988
1 in this area
18 Total Sales
-
Chris Smith
Seller's Agent in 2020
Chris Smith
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 231-2004
35 in this area
662 Total Sales
Map
Source: ROAM MLS
MLS Number: 2497598
APN: 4-11-1-052-17
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