You sat down with your lender and discussed all of your financial options. You have supplied all of the required documents for 
your loan approval. You have determined that you qualify to buy a home for up to $150,000. So, what can you buy on the West Bank of New Orleans without breaking your budget? There has been a lot of negative press about the housing market, both locally and nationally. The truth is, there are some great deals for home buyers on the West Bank of New Orleans. Take a look at what is currently for sale:
Homes Priced under $100,000
- 101 single family homes for sale
- About 80% of these homes need updating, with a large number needing total renovation
- 5 homes have 1 bedroom
- 26 homes have 2 bedrooms
- 55 homes have 3 bedrooms
- 14 homes have 4 bedrooms
- 1 home has 5 bedrooms
| Area | Number Listed |
| Avondale | 11 |
| Belle Chasse | 2 |
| Bridge City | 1 |
| Gretna/Terrytown | 11 |
| Harvey | 13 |
| Marrero | 19 |
| Algiers | 24 |
| Waggaman | 12 |
| Westwego | 8 |
Homes Priced $100,001-$125,000
- 131 homes for sale
- 27% listed in Fair or Poor condition, indicating a large amount of work is needed on the property. The majority of the homes are listed in Average condition. Typically, a home in Average condition may be outdated, but is structurally sound.
- 1 home has 1 bedroom
- 19 homes have 2 bedrooms
- 95 homes have 3 bedrooms
- 15 homes have 4 bedrooms
- 1 home has 5 bedrooms
| Area | Number Listed |
| Avondale | 20 |
| Belle Chasse | 2 |
| Bridge City | 2 |
| Gretna/Terrytown | 15 |
| Harvey | 16 |
| Marrero | 27 |
| Algiers | 25 |
| Waggaman | 22 |
| Westwego | 2 |
Homes Priced $125,001-$150,000
- 228 homes for sale
- Less than 3% are in fair or poor condition, making this the easiest price range to find a home in move in condition.
- 13 are 2 bedroom homes
- 179 are 3 bedroom homes
- 39 are 4 bedroom homes
- 1 is a 5 bedroom home
| Area | Number Listed |
| Avondale | 11 |
| Belle Chasse | 3 |
| Bridge City | 6 |
| Gretna/Terrytown | 40 |
| Harvey | 30 |
| Marrero | 66 |
| Algiers | 53 |
| Waggaman | 12 |
| Westwego | 7 |
When you are ready to begin your search for a home for sale on the West Bank of New Orleans, please call me. I would be happy to help you find the perfect place to call home.
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans, you deserve professional, local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.
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Carole, we have VERY affordable housing here compared to most of the rest of the country. Thanks for your kind words!
Elizabeth, of course they do! Stay tuned for the next price points...