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Income-Generating Duplex with Porches

3817 OCTAVIA Street New Orleans, LA 70125

3817 OCTAVIA Street, New Orleans, LA, 70125
$320,000
For Sale
$320,000

MULTI_FAMILY - New Orleans, LA

Property Size2,452 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$130.51
Days on Market47

Property Features for 3817 OCTAVIA Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
Driveway, Off Street
Exterior features
Balcony
Standard status
Active
APN
614350408
Size
2,452 SF
Lot size
0.09 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
SQ 116 LOT A OCTAVIA 35X110 3817-19 OCTAVIA ST DUP-STU 97 NR MA CHNGD 1/4/99 FILE #80183 1/00 SUCN

Utilities

Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1930
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Roof type
Flat
Architectural style
Spanish
Listing Agency Realty One Group Immobilia
3445 N Causeway Blvd PH 1005, Mandeville, LA
Listed by Celia Cruz · License #995697759
Added: Jun 1 Checked: Jul 17 at 6:06 am
MLS# 2560350 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This classic New Orleans duplex features a downstairs and an upstairs unit, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property includes a front porch overlooking Octavia St, and original hardwood floors throughout the entire upstairs unit. The home was shored in 2006. Under-house plumbing was completely replaced in 2022, and indoor plumbing was replaced in 2024, supporting updated building infrastructure.

The duplex is situated on a 3,850-square-foot lot in New Orleans’ Broadmoor area. The listing notes convenient access to universities, hospitals, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major transportation routes.

With two self-contained residential units and dedicated bedrooms and baths in each, the layout is designed to support straightforward rental configuration within one property.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex in New Orleans Broadmoor area on a 3,850 sq ft lot with downstairs and upstairs units
  • Approx. 2,452 sq ft total living space; each unit has approx. 1,200 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
  • Historic Spanish‑style property built in 1930 with front porch overlooking Octavia St and an oak tree

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $57.1k $23.28
− Vacancy −$5.2k −$2.12
EGI $51.9k $21.16
− OpEx −$23.3k −$9.52
NOI $28.5k $11.64
2,452 SF · lease $23.28/SF/yr · vacancy 9.10% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$443.5K
$388.1K – $517.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,048 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.70%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$407.7K
$356.7K – $475.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,538 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.92%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$623.2K
$545.3K – $727.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,625 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon Hair Salon HVAC Service Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex for sale with downstairs and upstairs units, front porch, and replaced plumbing systems in 2022 and 2024.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3817 OCTAVIA Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $320,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex in New Orleans Broadmoor area on a 3,850 sq ft lot with downstairs and upstairs units; Approx. 2,452 sq ft total living space; each unit has approx. 1,200 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; Historic Spanish‑style property built in 1930 with front porch overlooking Octavia St and an oak tree
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