Nichell Thompson
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 608-6575
89 Total Sales
3 in Read Boulevard East
$170K - $470K Price Range
Read Boulevard East
Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70127, 70128
Neighborhood Reviews
Part of New Orleans East, Read Boulevard East is one of the newest sections of the city. Much of the East was unable to be developed before the 1950s and 1960s because it was marshy grasslands and cypress swamp. After draining, houses began to pop up along the high ground of Chef Menteur Ridge, and as more land was reclaimed, the Read Boulevard area became increasingly popular. Today, the community is near major roadways, nature areas and boutique bakeries.
Selena Carey, a Realtor with Face to Face Realty, says the neighborhood “is more reasonably priced than other areas of New Orleans. You get more for your money.” Bryan Jourdain, a Realtor with Delisha Boyd LLC says, “It’s a very large area. There are a wide variety of homes. Starters, investments and luxury homes are all here. There’s a place for anyone no matter their stage of life.”
That variety is evident the second you enter the neighborhood. Everything from Georgian-inspired homes to modern designs rests along the streets. Cottages, shingle houses and custom builds mingle among contemporary styles, ranchers, stucco homes and more, on lots that tend to be around a half acre. Prices range from $180,000 to $450,000.
One of the perks of living in Read Boulevard East is its proximity to nature. The DiBenedetto Playground is nearly two acres of open green space with basketball and tennis courts, field lights, and play equipment. It was renamed in 1960 for Lawrence DiBenedetto, the second director of the New Orleans Playground Commission in the early 1900s.
Another nearby green space is Joe W. Brown Park. The land was originally given to the city by Mr. Brown’s widow, provided it was named after her late husband. The park consists of a football stadium, tennis center and archery range. For tennis and archery appointments, reservations are required, but the classes are free for young people and adults. In addition to a recreation center with an indoor pool, the park offers aquatic classes for all ages and skill levels. There are also basketball courts, all-purpose fields, play equipment, and a walking path. Pets are welcome as long as they stay on a leash for everyone’s safety.
Adjacent to Joe Brown Park, the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center occupies 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest. It has 2 miles of walking trails, a 4,000-square-foot interpretive center, and more than 80 ranger programs. Opened in 1980, the center was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina, but it has been rebuilt with modern facilities. Named one of the top five urban nature centers in the nation, the center is only 20 minutes from Downtown New Orleans and features live animals, wildlife exhibits, and a teaching greenhouse. There’s even a downloadable field guide that doubles as a coloring book for after your visit.
If you’re a fan of freshly baked bread, Dong Phuong Bakery has everything you need for breakfast, lunch, or even a dinner party. Begun in the early 1980s out of the owner’s home, the business grew to become one of the first Vietnamese restaurants in the Greater New Orleans area. The bakery was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina but was quickly rebuilt and expanded. The business began delivering and selling to local restaurants and grocery stores, and it now supplies over 100 eateries with bread each day. The bakery gained national recognition with a James Beard Foundation American Classic award in 2018.
Served by the New Orleans Public Schools system, the neighborhood is home to Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade.
Bordered by six-lane Read Boulevard and Interstates 10 and 510, Read Boulevard East offers residents easy access to the rest of the city, as well as a great variety of houses and green spaces.
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K.T. Phillips
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nichell Thompson
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Amanda Bennett
Amanda Bennett
Responds QuicklyThrive Real Estate LLC
(985) 602-1897
53 Total Sales
1 in Read Boulevard East
$165,000 Price
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Tony Ruiz
Tony Ruiz
NOLA Living Realty
(504) 883-7081
185 Total Sales
1 in Read Boulevard East
$320,000 Price
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Stephanie Morris
Stephanie Morris
MS Realty, LLC
(504) 677-8158
55 Total Sales
4 in Read Boulevard East
$182K - $380K Price Range
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Victoria Zangara
Victoria Zangara
LATTER & BLUM (LATT07)
(504) 608-0730
35 Total Sales
1 in Read Boulevard East
$295,000 Price
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David Dao
David Dao
Responds QuicklyLATTER & BLUM (LATT10)
(504) 677-8974
146 Total Sales
1 in Read Boulevard East
$165,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Community Center
Joe Brown Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
DiBenedetto Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Lincoln Beach
- Lake
- Trails
- Beach
Goretti Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Eastshore Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/15/2014
Niche Review
There are no out door dedicated green spaces near me
8/15/2014
Niche Review
Don't really know how effected by neighbors are
1/28/2015
Niche Review
New Orleans can experience winter, spring, fall, and summer all in one week. It's just confusing because you can have shorts and a shirt on today and have two jackets on the next day.
8/15/2014
Niche Review
Taxes are too high for the services that we don't have
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Read Boulevard East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Read Boulevard East, New Orleans sell after 180 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Read Boulevard East, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $277,869, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$254,000
Median Single Family Price
$256,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
128
Months of Supply
1.40
Median List Price
$270,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,339
Median Year Built
2018
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,697
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$863 - $1,166 per month
- Siegel Select New Orleans
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 234+ Sq Ft
- 12330 I-10 Service Rd
- New Orleans, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,104
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,571
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,012
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
38%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 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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