1025 CONGRESS Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 (MLS# NO2551456)

1025 CONGRESS Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

$550,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,275 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,049 Status: Active
Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 4/06/2026 Last Modified: 5/06/2026

Overview

Description

OPEN TUES 11:00a - 1:00p | Brand new renovated raised single-family historic Creole Cottage in the heart of the popular Bywater neighborhood. Sitting just one block from vibrant St. Claude Ave, this home offers historic charm with modern design and includes a detached guest house for flexible living arrangements. Inside, exposed brick and pocket doors showcase the home's history, while tasteful fixtures, butcher block countertops, under-cabinet lighting, and a large pantry bring a fresh, modern feel. Built-in shelving and California Closet systems maximize storage and organization, and the efficient layout makes the interior both stylish and practical. High ceilings and natural light give the home an inviting sense of space. An expansive rear porch with soaring ceilings and a wrap-around design serves as an outdoor living room, great for morning coffee or evening entertaining. At the back of the property, the detached studio--built with durable metal siding and a metal roof--includes ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2551456

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
550000
List Price/SqFt
280.33
Type
Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp
2026-05-06T06:34:02Z
Photo Modified
2026-04-06T18:41:51Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
1025
Street Name
CONGRESS Street
Parish
Orleans
State
LA
Zip Code
70117
Tax Assessment Number
39W206518
Directions
From St. Claude, turn onto Congress toward the river, house is third house on left Bounding Streets: St. Claude, Independence, N. Rampart

General Property Description

# Bedrooms
3
Baths - Full
3
Total Baths
3
SqFt - Living
1962
SqFt - Total
2275
SqFt - Source
Appraiser
Stories
Yes
Year Built
1890
Acres
0.07
Acreage Range
0 - 0.5
Lot Dimensions
35x98
Pool on Subject Property
No

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
57651170
Originating System Listing ID
2551456
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
SQ 357 LOT F CONGRESS ST 35X98 1025 CONGRESS ST

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
OPEN TUES 11:00a - 1:00p | Brand new renovated raised single-family historic Creole Cottage in the heart of the popular Bywater neighborhood. Sitting just one block from vibrant St. Claude Ave, this home offers historic charm with modern design and includes a detached guest house for flexible living arrangements. <br><br> Inside, exposed brick and pocket doors showcase the home's history, while tasteful fixtures, butcher block countertops, under-cabinet lighting, and a large pantry bring a fresh, modern feel. Built-in shelving and California Closet systems maximize storage and organization, and the efficient layout makes the interior both stylish and practical. High ceilings and natural light give the home an inviting sense of space. <br><br> An expansive rear porch with soaring ceilings and a wrap-around design serves as an outdoor living room, great for morning coffee or evening entertaining. At the back of the property, the detached studio--built with durable metal siding and a metal roof--includes its own full bathroom and closet, making it ideal as a guest suite, office, gym, workshop, or art studio. <br><br> For added peace of mind, the property has been pre-inspected and is ready for immediate move-in. With renovations complete and no immediate projects needed, you can start enjoying your Bywater lifestyle right away. <br><br> Located just steps from neighborhood eateries such as Bywater Bakery, Origen Bistro, Pizza Delicious, shops, and music venues, and minutes to Crescent Park, Frenchmen Street, and the French Quarter, this home offers both convenience and community. With its combination of character, modern design, and versatile spaces, your home is ready for you. Living square footage includes 200sq ft detached guest cottage.

More Information

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Siding

Hardiplank
Yes

Parking

No Parking
Yes

Construction

Frame
Yes

Foundation

Piers
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Interior

Attic Access
Yes
Guest Suite
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Utilities

Elec: Entergy
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 1
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bathroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes

Fencing

Full
Yes
Wood
Yes
Other
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes

Property Features

Siding: Hardiplank Parking: No Parking Construction: Frame Foundation: Piers Roof: Composition Interior: Attic Access; Guest Suite Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Rooms: Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2 Fencing: Full; Wood; Other Other Structures: Barn(s) Utilities: Elec: Entergy

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Remarks
Bedroom 1 14.00 13.00 Bedroom
Dining Room 16.00 12.00 Dining Room
Primary Bedroom 14.00 14.00 Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 2 12.00 10.00 Bedroom
Kitchen 14.00 13.00 Kitchen
Primary Bathroom 14.00 9.00 Primary Bathroom
Living Room 16.00 16.00 Living Room
IDX
Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC
Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026
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