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Two-Unit Duplex Income Property
For Sale
$235,000

2228 First Street, New Orleans, LA 70113

Well-maintained duplex with two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath units and updated major components.

Property Size1,660 SF
Price / SF$141.57
Days on Market79

Property Features for 2228 First Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,660 SF
Property subtype MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE / Townhouse

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: Community RealEstate LLC
Listed By: Christian Perez · License #995707683
Source: Compass
Added: May 13 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 12:29PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained duplex offers two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath units with functional floor plans. The property is in overall good condition, with only light cosmetic touch-ups needed to be fully rent ready. Major components have been updated, including an approximately 10-year roof, approximately 10-year HVAC, and an approximately 8-year water heater.

Located at 2228 First Street, New Orleans, LA 70113, the property is available for sale as-is. The existing unit configuration supports either long-term rental use or owner-occupant living with additional rental income from the second unit.

SOLD AS IS. The duplex includes approximately 1,660 total living square feet across both units, with maintenance focused on keeping the property in solid, leasable condition.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex with two separate 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units for a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
  • Approximately 1,660 total living SF with functional floor plans across both units
  • Central air cooling and central heating in the duplex

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 $32.9k $19.80
− Vacancy −$2.8k −$1.71
EGI $30.0k $18.09
− OpEx −$9.0k −$5.43
NOI $21.0k $12.66
1,660 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.64% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$300.3K
$262.8K – $350.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,020 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.94%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$276.0K
$241.5K – $322.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,320 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.22%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$421.9K
$369.2K – $492.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,534 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.57%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Plumbing Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Building Supply HVAC Service Home Appliance 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,039
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 70113, LA

8,569
Population
5,512
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
0.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,521
Density / Sq Mi
$36,897
Median Household Income
$31,126
Median Earnings
$960
Median Rent
$258,500
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 - Well-maintained duplex with two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath units and updated major components.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 2228 First Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $235,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with two separate 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units for a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; Approximately 1,660 total living SF with functional floor plans across both units; Central air cooling and central heating in the duplex
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