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1235 ALVAR STNEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
4
2
1,742 SQ FT
Listing by Keller Williams Realty 455-0100 - Maya Madison
MLS® #: 2509768
By Water
New Orleans
About the neighborhood
By Water offers a welcoming neighborhood with a diverse mix of housing, including duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses primarily built before the 1960s. Residents have access to a variety of nearby supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, enhancing convenience for daily needs. The area features several parks within easy reach, providing tranquil outdoor spaces. Transportation is supported by accessible parking and multiple bus lines connecting the neighborhood. An even terrain supports bicycling, making travel around the area smooth and enjoyable. Educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, are located close to most residences, adding to the community’s overall convenience and charm.
Highlights
This area is great forNightlife
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
It is convenient for pedestrians to get around in By Water; running common errands is easy without the use of a car, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. This area is also a fairly pleasant part of New Orleans for bike riders. More precisely, cyclists do not face significant elevation changes. By Water is moderately car friendly. Parking is quite easy. In contrast, By Water is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner.
Services
House buyers in By Water will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away. Likewise, those who are fond of eating out won't have to travel far in this part of New Orleans, where over 50 restaurants and about 10 cafes can be found. Property owners can find many nearby clothing stores, for example along Burgundy Street. When it comes to education, residents will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from vast majority houses for sale in By Water.
Character
By Water has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. There are many things to do in this neighborhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there are often many people around, there are few nearby entertainment venues, and finding one of the approximately 30 nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. By Water is quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although there are still several louder sections, especially near one of the railway lines. Getting to public green spaces, including Crescent Park, is easy from the majority of locations in the neighborhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out.
Car friendly7.0
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly7.2
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.2
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly3.4
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants8.4
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Groceries8.2
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping8.0
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes7.8
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet6.4
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife9.2
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
Vibrant5.0
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $38,838
- Median Household Income
- $45,128
Housing Type
- 36.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 13.8% SEMI DETACHED
- 37.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 8.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 36.1%
- Semi detached
- 13.8%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 37.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 8.8%
- Mobile
- 0.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 42.8%
- 0 to 4
- 1.2%
- 5 to 9
- 1.9%
- 10 to 14
- 3.1%
- 15 to 19
- 1.8%
- 20 to 24
- 3.6%
- 25 to 29
- 13.3%
- 30 to 34
- 13.8%
- 35 to 39
- 8.3%
- 40 to 44
- 6.6%
- 45 to 49
- 9.2%
- 50 to 54
- 7.7%
- 55 to 59
- 8.9%
- 60 to 64
- 8.9%
- 65 to 69
- 6.2%
- 70 to 74
- 3.1%
- 75 to 79
- 1.6%
- 80 to 84
- 0.2%
- 85 and over
- 1.1%
Education Level
- 5.2% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 19.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 2.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 35.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 4.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 2.8% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 5.2%
- High School
- 19.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 2.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 35.7%
- Master's degree
- 7.8%
- Professional degree
- 4.1%
- PhD
- 2.8%
Commute Mode
- 6.3% FOOT
- 17.6% BIKE
- 1.0% TRANSIT
- 60.7% DRIVE
- 1.3% OTHER
- Foot
- 6.3%
- Bike
- 17.6%
- Transit
- 1.0%
- Drive
- 60.7%
- Other
- 1.3%
- None
- 13.2%
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