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Double Shotgun Cottage With Renovation Improvements
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$339,900

720 Soraparu Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Fully gutted double shotgun cottage with major foundation, plumbing, framing, and siding work already completed for renovation.

Days on Market8

Property Features for 720 Soraparu Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Multi Family Home

Building Details

Building Size 1,582 SF
Year Built 1923
Listing Agency: Nola Living Realty
Listed By: Feras Ayyad · License #995701308
Source: Nolalivingrealty
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 10:03PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This fully gutted double shotgun cottage (built in 1923) is ready for renovation after major work has already been completed. The property includes foundation work, new underground plumbing, new framing, new Hardie board siding, and fresh exterior paint. The roof is approximately 4 to 5 years old. Plans can support renovation into a single-family residence or an income-producing configuration.

Located at 720 Soraparu Street in New Orleans’ Irish Channel, the property is less than a mile to Magazine, St. Charles, and the streetcar. It is designated as X Flood Zone.

With the heavy construction tasks already addressed, this is a straightforward renovation opportunity for an investor or buyer looking to complete the transformation and reposition the home.

Key Highlights

  • Fully gutted double shotgun cottage with renovation work already started
  • Foundation work completed with new underground plumbing
  • New framing plus new Hardie board siding and fresh exterior paint

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 $31.3k $19.80
− Vacancy −$2.7k −$1.71
EGI $28.6k $18.09
− OpEx −$8.6k −$5.43
NOI $20.0k $12.66
1,582 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.64% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$286.2K
$250.4K – $333.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,032 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.89%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$263.0K
$230.2K – $306.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,413 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.42%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$402.1K
$351.8K – $469.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,146 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Daycare Center Dental Office Barber Shop Electrical Service Acupuncture Auto Parts 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

1,532
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 70130, LA

14,521
Population
10,927
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
64%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,915
Density / Sq Mi
$82,758
Median Household Income
$52,492
Median Earnings
$1,410
Median Rent
$529,300
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 - Fully gutted double shotgun cottage with major foundation, plumbing, framing, and siding work already completed for renovation.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 720 Soraparu Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $339,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully gutted double shotgun cottage with renovation work already started; Foundation work completed with new underground plumbing; New framing plus new Hardie board siding and fresh exterior paint
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