Mid-City Duplex Restoration
137-39 South Scott Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Townhouse-style duplex ready for finishing touches in prime location.
Type:MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE / Townhouse
Property size:
3,616 SFPrice / SF:
$137/SF- Added:
- Aug 20, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 287
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 13 at 3:02 pm
Property Features for 137-39 South Scott Street
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 3,616 SF
- Property subtype
- MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE / Townhouse
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1913
Listing agent Rene Manfre License #000025330 (504) 344-3317
Listing office LEONE GNO REALTY LLC (504) 344-3317
Listing date Aug 20, 2025
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HighLights
- Prime Mid‑City location, one block from the Canal Streetcar line and near iconic New Orleans dining.
- Significant structural and system upgrades completed: foundation repair, new plumbing, electrical, and roof.
- Duplex configuration with townhouse‑style layout, front and rear balconies, and a deep front porch.
- Professionally framed interior with treated lumber, fire blocking, and reinforced staircases.
- Includes salvaged original architectural elements (doors, mantels, bricks, shutters) to preserve historic charm.
- Four warrantied 1‑ton HVAC units with ductwork included, ready for installation.
Overview
This townhouse-style duplex presents a rare opportunity for designers, investors, and contractors in Mid-City, situated just one block from the Canal Streetcar line and surrounded by iconic dining establishments. The property has undergone significant work, including a full gut renovation, structural updates, framing, and major system upgrades, and is now ready for completion. It features classic New Orleans architecture with front and rear balconies, plus a deep front porch. The interior has been professionally framed with treated lumber, including fire blocking, re-pointed and capped chimneys, new sheet metal around fireplaces, and original flooring on one side. Staircases have been reinforced with steel plates and mounts, and the foundation was fully repaired with new piers, sills, and decking. Additional upgrades include a structurally sound roof with new flashings, gutters, and downspouts, all new plumbing (water, gas, and sewer), washer/dryer hookups on each side, new electrical throughout, four warrantied HVAC units with ductwork, and new windows on one side. Electric-gate wiring is in place. Original elements such as doors, mantels, bricks, and shutters have been carefully saved and are included with the sale to preserve the property's historic charm. The 3,616 square foot property is located in a walkable, vibrant area, offering an exceptional opportunity to restore a Mid-City classic and bring it back into commerce.
Location Intelligence
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Duplexes
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- New Orleans
- County
- Jefferson
- State
- Louisiana
- Longitude
- -90.0994
- Latitude
- 29.9723999
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Townhouse-style duplex ready for finishing touches in prime location.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 137-39 South Scott Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Mid‑City location, one block from the Canal Streetcar line and near iconic New Orleans dining.; Significant structural and system upgrades completed: **foundation repair, new plumbing, electrical, and roof.**; Duplex configuration with townhouse‑style layout, front and rear balconies, and a deep front porch.
