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Double Shotgun Duplex Investment

2829-31 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

2829-31 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70119
$215,000
For Sale
$215,000

Two separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath units with separate water and electric meters; leveled and shored in 2015.

Property Size1,346 SF
Price / SF$159.73
Days on Market196

Property Features for 2829-31 Orleans Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,346 SF
Property subtype
MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE / Townhouse

Building Details

Year Built
1914
Listing agency eXp Realty, LLC
Listed by Adrienne LaBauve · License #995684424
Source Compass
Added: Jan 6 Updated: Jul 20 at 9:41PM Checked: Jul 20 at 9:41PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This traditional double shotgun duplex features two separate units, each with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property was leveled and shored in 2015, and it has two water meters and two electric meters, supporting independent utility service for each unit. The duplex can be lived in immediately, though it does need some work.

Located in Mid-City, the listing highlights proximity to the new VA Hospital, Whole Foods, and the streetcar line, along with nearby dining and entertainment options. Access to downtown and major transportation corridors is described as convenient.

Overall, the property is configured as a two-unit residential income asset with separate metering and a duplex layout suited for an income-producing investment or portfolio addition.

Key Highlights

  • Traditional double shotgun with 2 separate units (each 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom).
  • Separate utility metering: two water meters and two electric meters.
  • Leveled and shored in 2015.

Local 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 $26.7k $19.80
− Vacancy −$2.3k −$1.71
EGI $24.3k $18.09
− OpEx −$7.3k −$5.43
NOI $17.0k $12.66
1,346 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.64% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$243.5K
$213.1K – $284.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,044 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.93%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$223.8K
$195.8K – $261.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,666 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.29%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$352.2K
$308.2K – $410.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,654 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Fish Market

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath units with separate water and electric meters; leveled and shored in 2015.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 2829-31 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $215,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Traditional double shotgun with 2 separate units (each 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom).; Separate utility metering: two water meters and two electric meters.; Leveled and shored in 2015.
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