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Updated Shotgun Duplex Property

914-16 Congress Street New Orleans, LA 70117

914-16 Congress Street, New Orleans, LA, 70117
$319,000
For Sale
$319,000

Front-to-back shotgun duplex with updated windows, in-unit laundry, and eat-in kitchens featuring gas range ovens.

Property Size1,412 SF
Price / SF$225.92
Days on Market143

Property Features for 914-16 Congress Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,412 SF
Property subtype
MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE / Townhouse

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Crane Realtors
Listed by Aaron Dare · License #995681183
Source Compass
Added: Mar 2 Updated: Jul 21 at 3:41PM Checked: Jul 22 at 10:53AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This classic shotgun-style duplex offers a traditional front-to-back layout with updated windows that bring in natural light. Original interior details include wood floors, picture molding, and decorative cased openings. Each unit includes an eat-in kitchen with a gas range oven, a full bathroom, and in-unit laundry.

A large rear door opens to a generous backyard that is divided, providing each unit its own designated outdoor space. Unit 914 features a deck and off-street parking on that side.

The property is located in flood zone X and has flood insurance currently under $1,000 per year. It is described as being just blocks from neighborhood restaurants and coffee shops.

Key Highlights

  • Front‑to‑back shotgun duplex in the heart of the Bywater with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
  • Updated windows with natural light and original wood floors, picture molding, and decorative cased openings
  • Each unit includes an eat‑in kitchen with a gas range oven and a full bathroom

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 $28.0k $19.80
− Vacancy −$2.4k −$1.71
EGI $25.5k $18.09
− OpEx −$7.7k −$5.43
NOI $17.9k $12.66
1,412 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 8.64% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$255.4K
$223.5K – $298.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,879 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.60%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$234.8K
$205.4K – $273.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,434 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.15%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$358.9K
$314.0K – $418.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,122 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Skin Care Clinic Parking Lot & Garage Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Acupuncture

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Front-to-back shotgun duplex with updated windows, in-unit laundry, and eat-in kitchens featuring gas range ovens.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 914-16 Congress Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $319,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Front‑to‑back shotgun duplex in the heart of the Bywater with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; Updated windows with natural light and original wood floors, picture molding, and decorative cased openings; Each unit includes an eat‑in kitchen with a gas range oven and a full bathroom
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