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1937-39 Second Street, New Orleans, LA, 70113
Renovated Two-Unit Historic Duplex

1937-39 Second Street New Orleans, LA 70113

For Sale
$489,500

Renovated in 2021, this two-unit duplex offers two 2-bedroom, 2-bath residences with in-unit laundry and outdoor space.

Property Size2,500 SF
Price / SF$195.80
Days on Market92

Property Features for 1937-39 Second Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,500 SF
Property subtype
MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE / Townhouse

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing Agency: Marcotte & Co. Real Estate
Listed By: Danielle Marcotte · License #995691913
Source: Compass
Added: Apr 23 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 2:25PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Renovated in 2021, this historic duplex is configured as two separate 2-bedroom, 2-bath units with tall ceilings, open living spaces, and generous storage. Both units include in-unit laundry, while the lower residence features a private courtyard and the upper unit has a wraparound balcony for outdoor living.

Located at 1937-39 Second Street in Faubourg Livaudais, the property is positioned for owner-occupants seeking rental income or flexible multigenerational living in an Uptown setting.

Key Highlights

  • Renovated in 2021 historic 2‑unit duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 2‑bath residences
  • Each unit has in‑unit laundry and open living spaces
  • 2‑story property built in 1900 with tall ceilings and generous storage

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 $49.5k $19.80
− Vacancy −$4.3k −$1.71
EGI $45.2k $18.09
− OpEx −$13.6k −$5.43
NOI $31.7k $12.66
2,500 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.64% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$452.2K
$395.7K – $527.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,656 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.47%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$415.7K
$363.7K – $485.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,097 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.94%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$635.4K
$556.0K – $741.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,479 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.09%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Renovated in 2021, this two-unit duplex offers two 2-bedroom, 2-bath residences with in-unit laundry and outdoor space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1937-39 Second Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $489,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated in 2021 historic 2‑unit duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 2‑bath residences; Each unit has in‑unit laundry and open living spaces; 2‑story property built in 1900 with tall ceilings and generous storage
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