940 Congress Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
2
Bed
2
Bath
1,040Sqft
Charming Corner-Lot Cottage in the Heart of Bywater – Fully Renovated in 2022 Welcome home to this custom 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom gem tucked on a coveted corner lot in one of New Orleans' most beloved neighborhoods. Thoughtfully renovated in 2022, this home blends French café charm with modern comfort — high ceilings, luxurious wood flooring, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in wine rack set the scene for effortless entertaining. In-unit laundry adds everyday convenience, while updated electrical, HVAC, and plumbing mean major systems are already taken care of. Step outside to a large, private backyard — perfect for gardening, gatherings, or simply soaking in the Bywater breeze — plus a rare find in the neighborhood: OFF-STREET PARKING. A Ring doorbell offers add
Property Details
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Features
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Room Information
Rooms Total: 5Roofing Information
Metal -
Interior Features
CeilingFans, CarbonMonoxideDetector, StoneCounters, StainlessSteelAppliancesRoof: MetalAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, WasherLaundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir, OneUnit
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Building Information
Year Built: 1922Building Area Total: 1040Construction Materials: WoodSidingStories: 1Private Pool: No -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fence, PermeablePaving
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 28x75 Lot Description: CityLot,RectangularLot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $434900
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 70117940CongressST Tax Legal Desc: 1. SQ 287 LOT B PT 12 CONGRESS 2. AND N RAMPART 28X75 3. 938-40 CONGRESS ST 4. W/FR DBLE 10/RM C/R
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Parking Information
OffStreet, Driveway
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School Information
Elementary School: OPPS Junior High School: OPPS Senior High School: OPPS -
Location Information
Direction: Rampart St - S on Congress, Down on right WaterSource: Public Security Features: SmokeDetectors
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1435 Lesseps Street, New Orleans, LA, 70117 | $339,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,982 | 0.09 Acre |
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