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Marlyville-Fontainebleau

Marlyville-Fontainebleau

Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana

Orleans Parish 70118, 70125

$528,985 Average Value
$232 Average Price per Sq Ft
40 Homes For Sale

Tree-lined streets 3 miles from downtown

In Marlyville-Fontainbleau, the Spanish moss growing from oak trees looks like Mardi Gras beads and the streets are quiet enough for a leisurely bike ride. Marlyville-Fontainbleu belongs to the Uptown/Carrollton Area of New Orleans, and most sections of the city, including its famous French Quarter, are no more than 5 miles — or a 15-minute drive — away. As is the case for much of New Orleans, homes here are far from uniform. Walking down the sidewalks, locals will spot raised cottages painted in varying shades of pink, blue, green and white. “A whole part of the city was Cyprus swamps, and they were drained,” says Isabel Sanders, a New Orleans native with over 14 years of real estate experience. According to Sanders, the former swamp land can now be characterized by “picturesque tree-lined boulevards with ‘neutral’ ground in the center.” Just beyond Marlyville-Fontainbleau’s residential streets, find convenience stores, bakeries and hole-in-the-wall barbecue joints on South Claiborne Avenue or Earhart Boulevard to the east.

Jazz Age architecture and investment properties

Many of the homes in Marlyville-Fontainbleau date back to the early 20th-century and the height of New Orleans’ Jazz Age; the presence of 1920s experimental music, painting and poetry is also reflected in the neighborhood’s eclectic architecture. Buyers will find everything from investment properties for under $200,000 to fully restored, French-influenced homes on Versailles Boulevard for upwards of $1 million. Newly constructed bungalows, duplexes and condo options for between $250,000 and $500,000 represent the mid-point, and most homes have raised basements, a learned defense against water damage. “When we say basement in New Orleans, we really mean a finished first floor that might have a bedroom or living space,” says Sanders. Keep in mind that flood insurance in the area can get pricey.

Symetrical Spanish colonial homes are common in Marlyville-Fontainebleu.
Symetrical Spanish colonial homes are common in Marlyville-Fontainebleu.
Spanish Revivals and their quintessential red-tiled roofs are at home in Marlyville-Fontainebleu
Spanish Revivals and their quintessential red-tiled roofs are at home in Marlyville-Fontainebleu
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Marlyville-Fontainebleu is home to the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Notre Dame Seminary.
Marlyville-Fontainebleu is home to the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Notre Dame Seminary.

Tuition-free charter schools, top-rated private options and higher education

Families with school-aged children have multiple tuition-free charter schools to choose from, including Andrew H. Wilson for pre-kindergarten through 8th Grade and Eleanor McMain Secondary School for grades eight through 12. Both schools received a C or higher from the educational review site, Niche, and McMain is famous for being the alma mater of rapper Lil Wayne. There are also several private school options in the area, like St. Mary’s Dominican High School for girls and Jesuit High School, which were awarded an A and A-plus, respectively. Tulane University, which brings jobs — and customers — to the area, is less than a mile away from Marlyville-Fontainebleau, and Notre Dame Seminary, a graduate school of theology, can be found in the neighborhood itself.

Cajun cuisine, fresh produce and superhero comics

Marlyville-Fontainebleau residents are within walking distance of everything from Gumbo and sweet praline potatoes at Nice Guys Nola to Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe, beloved for its hearty breakfasts. Pick up groceries for the week at Robért Fresh Market Uptown, a local boutique supermarket chain, or stop by a produce stand on Carrollton Avenue. In the southern half of the neighborhood, residents can travel back in time to 1950s-era New Orleans at Ted’s Frostop, a decades-old drive-in diner and, across the street, stop by Crescent City Comics for the latest Marvel releases.

Ted's Frostop in Marlyville-Fontainebleu has been a summertime favorite since 1926.
Ted's Frostop in Marlyville-Fontainebleu has been a summertime favorite since 1926.
Panola Street Cafe has been a favorite breakfast spot in Marlyville-Fontainebleu since 1998.
Panola Street Cafe has been a favorite breakfast spot in Marlyville-Fontainebleu since 1998.
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Tulane baseball, bowling and zoo animals beside the Mississippi

Sounds of baseball games from Turchin Stadium, home to Tulane University’s Green Wave, are audible throughout the spring. Locals can also head to Rock ‘N’ Bowl, aim for a strike and listen to live jazz. Or stop by the Newcomb Art Museum for an ever-evolving calendar of exhibits. Kids will enjoy the Audubon Zoo, which borders the Mississippi River and houses lions, western lowland gorillas and a water park complete with a 750-foot lazy river.

Art markets and playgrounds in local parks

At the intersection of Claiborne and Carrollton Avenues find Marsalis Harmony Park, a 5.6-acre expanse home to an art market on the last Saturday of every month. In Audubon Park, the site of the 1884 World’s Fair and the modern-day New Orleans zoo, locals can visit the three playgrounds, stables, a golf course and a 1.8-mile jogging path.

Marlyville-Fontainebleu's public transportation needs are served by the RTA trollies and busses.
Marlyville-Fontainebleu's public transportation needs are served by the RTA trollies and busses.

Historic streetcars, Amtrak and a nearby airport

Purchase a “Jazzy Pass” for $3 and explore New Orleans via its four historic streetcar lines, three of which stop along Carrollton Avenue. Extensive RTA (New Orleans Regional Transit Authority) bus routes also run throughout the city. Or 3 miles from Marlyville-Fontainebleau near the World War II Museum find the city’s Amtrak station. From here, the Crescent Line runs all the way to New York City. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is just over 13 miles, or 20 minutes, west of Marlyville-Fontainebleau along Interstate 10. Sixteen airlines fly to over 50 nonstop destinations.

Ochsner Medical Center: a nationally-ranked hospital

Three miles from Marlyville-Fontainebleau, residents can access Ochsner Medical Center, which was ranked in the top 1% of hospitals across the U.S. The facility offers everything from primary care services to urgent care.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

22 min drive

Subway

Carrollton And Claiborne

Subway

Carrollton And Sycamore

Bus

S. Claiborne & Calhoun

Bus

S. Carrollton & Pritchard

Bus

S. Claiborne & Carrollton

Bus

S. Claiborne & Nashville

Bus

S. Claiborne & Broadway

Bus

S. Claiborne & Adams

Bus

S. Claiborne & Audubon Blvd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Marlyville-Fontainebleau US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$465,000
Median Single Family Price
$465,000
Median Townhouse Price
$430,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$257,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$164,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
40
Last 12 months Home Sales
144
Months of Supply
3.30
Median List Price
$489,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,035
Median Year Built
2017
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,854
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,290
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 2pm

    3824 Nashville Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

    $434,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,655 Sq Ft
    • 3824 Nashville Ave
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to 3824 Nashville Ave. A fully renovated virtually brand new home situated in a prime Fontainebleau neighborhood. This very pretty home has four bedrooms, two deluxe baths, real wood floors, a cooks kitchen, attic storage, lots of light, an open floor plan, and a genuine feeling of spaciousness. A huge deck faces the fenced back lawn for relaxing or entertaining, and it’s all on onefloor!

    MIDDLETON O'MALLEY CBTEC MAGAZINE

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 1pm

    3439 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70125

    $759,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,570 Sq Ft
    • 3439 Octavia St
    • New 4 days ago

    BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM 3.5 BATH HOME WITH POOL IN A SUPERB LOCATION!! CORNER 50 X 120 LOT WITH DRIVEWAY FOR 2 CARS. LARGE LIVING SEPARATE DINING, GOURMET EAT IN KITCHEN WITH ISLAND AND BREAKFAST AREA OVERLOOKING THE POOL, PATIO AND GAZEBO! LARGE DEN WITH WET BAR, FULL BATH IN THE REAR ALSO OVERLOOKING THE POOL. GREAT OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING! WATCHING SAINTS GAMES UNDER YOUR GAZEBO. BARBQUES, GRILLING,

    Charlotte Dorion Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,572
Median Age
40
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$77,708
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,090

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
62.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.7%
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®

79 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

53 / 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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