2705 OCTAVIA Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
$775,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
3.2
Square Footage:
3,891
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
4,792
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$775,000
List Date:
1/04/2026
Last Modified:
1/30/2026
Description
This beautifully updated raised basement home perfectly blends timeless charm with modern luxury in the heart of the University area. The light-filled main floor features an open living and dining layout and a renovated kitchen equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath featuring quartzite counters and a separate jacuzzi tub, while two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Downstairs, a spacious den with French doors opens to a low-maintenance backyard featuring a turf putting green, a mudroom, and a dedicated laundry area. Offering incredible versatility, the property includes a separate-entrance raised basement apartment that comes fully furnished and move-in ready. With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a full kitchen with washer and dryer. This space has a proven rental history of $1,850/month but serves equally well as a home office, gym, or guest suite.Apartment sq ft is included in the total living area. Complete with a 2-car carport and updated infrastructure including new French drains and sump pumps, this home provides access to Freret Street and Downtown.
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More Information MLS# NO2534264
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 231.27
Document Modified: 2026-01-30 14:45:56.405017
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-01-04
Listing Price: 775000
Current Price: $775,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2026-01-30T20:45:56Z
Photo Modified: 2026-01-30T20:40:55Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Legal Desc: SQ 678 LOT 2 OCTAVIA 43X110 S-RAISED-W FILE #82480 7/01
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 43X110
Stories: 2
SqFt - Living: 3351
SqFt - Source: Measured
SqFt - Total: 3891
Acreage Range: 0 - 0.5
Pool on Subject Property: No
# Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - 1/2: 2
Total Baths: 3.2
Year Built: 1918
Acres: 0.11
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: This beautifully updated raised basement home perfectly blends timeless charm with modern luxury in the heart of the University area. The light-filled main floor features an open living and dining layout and a renovated kitchen equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath featuring quartzite counters and a separate jacuzzi tub, while two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Downstairs, a spacious den with French doors opens to a low-maintenance backyard featuring a turf putting green, a mudroom, and a dedicated laundry area. Offering incredible versatility, the property includes a separate-entrance raised basement apartment that comes fully furnished and move-in ready. With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a full kitchen with washer and dryer. This space has a proven rental history of $1,850/month but serves equally well as a home office, gym, or guest suite.Apartment sq ft is included in the total living area. Complete with a 2-car carport and updated infrastructure including new French drains and sump pumps, this home provides access to Freret Street and Downtown.
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: NOMAR
Siding
Stucco: 1
Wood: 1
Parking
Carport: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Roof
Other: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior
Attic Access: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Window Units: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Utilities
Elec: Entergy: 1
Countertops
Granite: 1
Rooms
Bathroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1: 1
Den: 1
Dining Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living Room: 1
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 4: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 4: 1
Amenities
Public Trans: 1
Fencing
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMM
Originating System Key: 56372486
Originating System Listing ID: 2534264
Originating System Name: ROAM Matrix
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 2705
Street Name: OCTAVIA Street
Parish: Orleans
State: LA
Zip Code: 70115
Tax Assessment Number: 614341102
Directions: Driving on Claiborne towards downtown take a right on Jefferson and right on Willow then right on Octavia Bounding Streets: Jefferson Avenue & Willow Street
Property Features
Siding: Stucco; Wood
Parking: Carport
Construction: Brick
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Other
Interior: Attic Access
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air; Window Units
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Countertops: Granite
Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4
Fencing: Wood; Other
Amenities: Public Trans
Utilities: Elec: Entergy
Room Information
Dining Room
Length: 12.40
Width: 14.90
Remarks: Dining Room
Den
Length: 15.80
Width: 17.50
Remarks: Den
Primary Bedroom
Length: 13.80
Width: 12.70
Remarks: Primary Bedroom
Kitchen
Length: 13.80
Width: 11.50
Remarks: Kitchen
Kitchen
Length: 10.90
Width: 9.00
Remarks: Kitchen
Bedroom 1
Length: 15.20
Width: 12.70
Remarks: Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Length: 8.50
Width: 12.40
Remarks: Bedroom
Laundry
Length: 12.00
Width: 12.40
Remarks: Laundry
Bathroom 1
Length: 9.10
Width: 5.11
Remarks: Bathroom
Bedroom 3
Length: 11.70
Width: 12.40
Remarks: Bedroom
Bathroom 2
Length: 7.40
Width: 7.00
Remarks: Bathroom
Living Room
Length: 12.80
Width: 12.30
Remarks: Living Room
Living Room
Length: 16.60
Width: 14.90
Remarks: Living Room
Primary Bathroom
Length: 9.40
Width: 16.30
Remarks: Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 4
Length: 14.70
Width: 12.70
Remarks: Bedroom
Bathroom 3
Length: 5.50
Width: 3.70
Remarks: Half Bath
Bathroom 4
Length: 3.80
Width: 7.50
Remarks: Half Bath
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Listing Office:
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
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Last Updated: January - 30 - 2026
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