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Algiers Point

Algiers Point

Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana

Orleans Parish 70114

Neighborhood Reviews
4.3
$444,908 Average Value
$226 Average Price per Sq Ft
14 Homes For Sale

A small collection of streets across the river from the city

Just across the Mississippi River from busier districts of New Orleans like the Warehouse District, Algiers Point escapes the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city. Vibrantly colored bungalows and Creole cottage-style homes line its gridded streets, speaking to the city’s unique mix of French, Spanish and Caribbean influence. Winning the hearts of local artists, its pop of color and beauty of architecture give the neighborhood a creative air with as much personality as visual appeal.

New neighborhoods find themselves inserted into historic Algiers Point.
New neighborhoods find themselves inserted into historic Algiers Point.
Find architectural details like this curved stair all around Algiers Point.
Find architectural details like this curved stair all around Algiers Point.
A bright orange camelback home makes an appearance on the streets of Algiers Point.
A bright orange camelback home makes an appearance on the streets of Algiers Point.
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Custom glass from Rosetree and cocktails from Tonti’s

The neighborhood is characterized by local shops like Faubourg Fresh Market — the local grocery store — and Rosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery. With the award of a grant from the Louisiana Division of Arts, Mark Rosenbaum, Rosetree's owner and a glass artist himself, set up shop in Algiers Point, opening the first privately owned glassblowing studio in the state. “It’s an artsy district,” Rosenbaum says. “I wouldn’t call us Brooklyn yet, but the elements here are conducive to that.” Of those elements, Rosenbaum says restaurants like Barracuda Taco Stand and Tonti’s Cocktail Bar & Bistro stand out among the city’s competitive restaurant scene. “This is New Orleans. If your restaurant is not good, you’ll find out quickly.”

Algiers Point residents enjoy foot travel and public transport over personal automobiles.
Algiers Point residents enjoy foot travel and public transport over personal automobiles.
Local and domestic beers are on tap at the Dry Dock Cafe in Algiers Point.
Local and domestic beers are on tap at the Dry Dock Cafe in Algiers Point.
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December bonfire and other events with an unmatched view

Thanks to its view of other New Orleans districts across the mighty Mississippi, Algiers Point events are a sight to see. The riverside space off Morgan Street is a popular spot for the neighborhood’s events. “We have a bonfire by the river the first Saturday of every December,” Rosenbaum says. “A tradition that’s been going on since I’ve been here, at least thirty years or so. This is a great spot for fireworks on New Year’s Eve or the 4th of July. When they shoot B-roll of the city, it’s shot from this side of the river. It’s the best viewing area for the city.”

Colorful Creole cottages and many other styles

With many of its houses built at the turn of the 20th Century or just after, Algiers Point offers a dazzling variety of colorful homes combining styles such as Creole cottage, Edwardian and Greek Revival. Prices range from $450,000 for smaller homes to $1 million for larger homes with bed and breakfast potential. The neighborhood’s vibrant appeal has even captured the eye of filmmakers, Rosenbaum says. “There was a good amount of production here before the pandemic, and that’s starting back up now. There are a lot of houses here with different styles, so it’s easy to be a director here and find a colorful cape house or shotgun or multilevel.”

Character details adorn the historic homes of Algiers Point.
Character details adorn the historic homes of Algiers Point.
Lavender shutters and a yellow porch swing adorn this Algiers Point home.
Lavender shutters and a yellow porch swing adorn this Algiers Point home.
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Three small parks and part of the miles-long Mississippi River Trail

For green space, the neighborhood offers three parks, all within a few blocks of one another, and a section of the Mississippi River Trail lines the neighborhood's northwest perimeter. Delcazal Playground, McDonogh Memorial Park and Confetti Park offer playgrounds, swings and bits of shade under wide-reaching trees.

Algiers Point residents can take a walk through Jazz history along the Mississippi River.
Algiers Point residents can take a walk through Jazz history along the Mississippi River.
Algiers Point residents enjoy the outdoor spaces for exercise and fresh air.
Algiers Point residents enjoy the outdoor spaces for exercise and fresh air.
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Ferry funding occasionally runs dry

“The main sticking point with living here is we’re dependent on the ferry,” Rosenbaum says, referencing the nation’s oldest continually-operating ferry, Algiers Ferry. Bridge tolls once funded the ferry, Rosenbaum says, but the city has since removed the tolls and residents continuously fight for funding from the city. For drivers, the Crescent City Connection bridge makes Algiers Point a five-mile drive from New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Connecting drivers with the nation’s network of highways, Interstate 910 runs just south of Algiers Point. With sidewalks along every street and New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus stops on larger streets, residents have the option to leave their car at home when they want to travel the city.

The Algiers Point ferry has been a part of travel to downtown New Orleans for over 100 years.
The Algiers Point ferry has been a part of travel to downtown New Orleans for over 100 years.
Algiers Point residents can quickly enjoy Downtown New Orleans via the Crescent City Connection.
Algiers Point residents can quickly enjoy Downtown New Orleans via the Crescent City Connection.
Algiers Point residents enjoy bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
Algiers Point residents enjoy bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
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Students from Algiers Point can attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary Charter School.
Students from Algiers Point can attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary Charter School.

Support from nearby schools like Mary Bethune Elementary

As part of the Orleans Parish School District, students in Algiers Point can attend nearby schools such as Mary Bethune Elementary School of Literature & Technology, which provides kindergarten through 8th-grade education and earns a C-plus on Niche. High school students can attend L.B. Landry High School, which offers a range of Louisiana High School Athletic Association sports and earns a C-minus on Niche.

Risks of living on the mighty Mississippi

According to data from the website First Street, 99% of properties in Algiers Point are at moderate risk of being impacted by floods over the next 30 years. Residential and commercial properties are at minor risk, while infrastructure, social properties and roads are at major risk.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

29 min drive

Bus

Patterson & Verret

Bus

Patterson & Elmira

Bus

Canal St. Ferry

Bus

Bounty & Alix

Bus

Morgan & Bermuda

Bus

Bouny & Opelousas

Bus

Algiers Ferry Terminal

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
3/27/2017 Niche Review
I have grown up in this neighborhood all my life, and enjoyed every bit of it. Algiers Point has the charm of Uptown, the beauty of the lower Garden District, and the history of the French Quarter on a much quieter scale. Though it is on the West bank, the above mentioned areas are easy to reach with public transportation; one can walk to the ferry in be in the French Quarter in minutes, and from there take a streetcar or bus.
3.0 Current Resident
10/24/2016 Niche Review
I grew up in Algiers. I liked the close community but disliked the declination of the property value.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Algiers Point US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$408,000
Median Single Family Price
$425,000
Median Townhouse Price
$474,900
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$292,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$371,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
91
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$449,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
363
Median Year Built
2011
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,102
Above the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,123
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,394
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    820 Alix St, New Orleans, LA 70114

    $599,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,113 Sq Ft
    • 820 Alix St
    • New 9 days ago

    Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury in Historic Algiers Point!Beautifully renovated 3BD/2BA main home + 1BD/1BA guest cottage in Historic AlgiersPoint—just steps from the Mississippi River and a quick ferry ride to the French Quarter. Statelyinteriors welcome you with gorgeous original hardwood floors, curated wallpaper, elegant chandeliers, and rich architectural details throughout.Chef’s kitchen

    BIANCA BONILLA LATTER & BLUM (LATT30)

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,270
Median Age
46
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$93,662
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,408

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
69.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

50 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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