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Duplex with Leased Upper Flat
For Sale
$300,000

1516 GENTILLY Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70119

MULTI_FAMILY - New Orleans, LA

Property Size1,904 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$157.56
Days on Market66

Property Features for 1516 GENTILLY Boulevard

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Patio and Porch features Porch
Exterior features Fence, Porch Screened In
Fencing Fenced
Lot features Regular
Subdivision Fairgrounds
Standard status Active
APN 37W300802
Size 1,904 SF
Lot size 0.07 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description SQ 1530 LOT Q GENTILLY BD 38 OVER 34 X 79 OVER 95
Legal Description SQ 1530 LOT Q GENTILLY BD 38 OVER 34 X 79 OVER 95

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Window Unit(s), Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1946
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Roof type Shingle
Architectural style Cottage
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Services
Listed By: Louis Williams · License #73679
Added: May 28 Changed: Jul 11 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 11:06AM
MLS# 2560296

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex provides two dedicated residential units with a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,904 square feet of flexible income-producing space. The downstairs unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with a large living room flowing into the dining area. The kitchen includes solid wood cabinetry and the main level also includes a convenient laundry area.

The upstairs flat functions as a private 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with its own rear entrance. A separate exterior staircase provides access to the upper unit, which is currently leased. The upper layout is described as studio-style, with its own kitchen, living and sleeping area, and a full bath featuring a clawfoot tub.

Outside, the property includes a fenced yard and a screened front porch that provide shared outdoor space for both units.

Key Highlights

  • Two dedicated units with 4 total bedrooms and 3 total baths in 1,904 SF of flexible income‑producing space
  • Upstairs 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath flat has its own rear entrance and is leased for $1,100/month
  • Downstairs unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a large living room, dining space, and kitchen with solid wood cabinetry

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $37.7k $19.80
− Vacancy −$3.3k −$1.71
EGI $34.4k $18.09
− OpEx −$10.3k −$5.43
NOI $24.1k $12.66
1,904 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.64% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$344.4K
$301.4K – $401.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,109 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.04%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$316.6K
$277.0K – $369.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,160 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.39%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$498.2K
$435.9K – $581.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,875 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Acupuncture Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Fenced yard

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,277
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 70119, LA

38,048
Population
21,595
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
4.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,455
Density / Sq Mi
$50,854
Median Household Income
$44,278
Median Earnings
$1,298
Median Rent
$359,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex offers a leased upstairs 1-bedroom unit and a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main-level residence with a total of 1,904 sq. ft.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1516 GENTILLY Boulevard New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two dedicated units with 4 total bedrooms and 3 total baths in 1,904 SF of flexible income‑producing space; Upstairs 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath flat has its own rear entrance and is leased for $1,100/month; Downstairs unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a large living room, dining space, and kitchen with solid wood cabinetry
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