720 Port St New Orleans, LA 70117
Bywater NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,445/month
Highlights
- Creole Architecture
- Courtyard
- Fenced
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Rectangular Lot
- Wood Siding
About This Home
Rare opportunity this 1850 Creole Cottage in the Marigny. 4 unit multifamily. This is not a novice project as it will take time, the finances, vision and creativity. In the National Registry of Historic Places per Louisiana Division of Preservation with eligibility of Federal tax credits and Faubourg Marigny Historic District-St. Claude Corridor tax credits to be verified by the buyer. Beautiful treed garden/courtyard filled with citrus trees separates the front 2 units from the back 2 units at rear of property. The garden enhances privacy for all living spaces. Transform the front two units into a gracious single residence and rent out the back two units. Prime location in the 700 block of Port St. If your dream is to have an historic Marigny home with rental income, this is your vision/dream come true. Original floors, 12 foot ceilings, many original cypress doors, clawfoot tubs in front duplex. Four separate electric meters and one water meter. Seller has lived in 720A since purchasing the property 27 years ago as well as having a writing/guest apartment in 722B. This opportunity should not be missed. Anticipated to sell quickly as this is truly a rare and historic jewel. New sewer and water lines to all 4 units at great expense to Seller has been done. This property is sold in as is condition. Pre listing inspection Gurtler Bros Consulting a home inspection and engineering firm available to pre qualified buyers. Main sewer line connection from property to the main street SWB connection to be escrowed and paid out of Seller's proceeds at time of closing. The property cannot be moved into until the main sewer line to street is connected.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,113
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 29x130
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Property is in average condition
Home Design
- Quadruplex
- Creole Architecture
- Cottage
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Raised Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
- HardiePlank Type
Interior Spaces
- 1,700 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Window Unit Heating System
Additional Features
- Courtyard
- City Lot
Community Details
- 4 Units
- No Laundry Facilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 12/5
- Assessor Parcel Number 720-PORTST
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,113 | $38,740 | $13,200 | $25,540 |
| 2024 | $5,191 | $38,740 | $13,200 | $25,540 |
| 2023 | $4,826 | $35,610 | $9,430 | $26,180 |
| 2022 | $4,826 | $34,300 | $9,430 | $24,870 |
| 2021 | $5,126 | $35,610 | $9,430 | $26,180 |
| 2020 | $5,177 | $35,610 | $9,430 | $26,180 |
| 2019 | $2,603 | $17,230 | $9,430 | $7,800 |
| 2018 | $2,655 | $17,230 | $9,430 | $7,800 |
| 2017 | $2,535 | $17,230 | $9,430 | $7,800 |
| 2016 | $2,615 | $17,230 | $9,430 | $7,800 |
| 2015 | $2,319 | $15,600 | $3,020 | $12,580 |
| 2014 | -- | $15,600 | $3,020 | $12,580 |
| 2013 | -- | $15,600 | $3,020 | $12,580 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 | For Sale | $385,000 | -- | $226 / Sq Ft |
Source: ROAM MLS
MLS Number: 2529026
APN: 3-9W-1-072-26