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A colorful tapestry of neighborhoods, the Crescent City offers everything from waterside living and vast green spaces to waking up every day in the middle of a never-ending party.
Are you thinking of buying a home in New Orleans? Great idea! The Crescent City is one of the best places to live in the South, with unique neighborhoods and plenty of outdoor spaces, family-friendly activities, and round-the-clock fun. The city is a colorful blend of historic houses, culturally significant buildings, and shiny new developments. Whether you want to live somewhere quiet and green, in a house with a big yard and a great school for your kids, or in the French Quarter where you can party all night, you can find it in New Orleans.
For Homebuyers Who Want Peace and Quiet
If you want to reside in a homey yet elegant neighborhood, you’ll love Lakeview, named for its proximity to Lake Pontchartrain. Lakeview occupies low ground between Mid-City and the lake and offers beautiful recreational areas, including easy access to the lake and City Park.
Peppered with brick ranch-style homes, frame cottages, and plenty of mid-century modern architecture, placid Lakeview resembles a suburb but also has its own special charm. Mostly middle class to upper class in population, Lakeview is a desirable place to live.
The quintessential middle-class residential neighborhood, Gentilly offers 20th-century architecture and tree-lined streets with spacious backyards. Because it has fewer landmarks and dining destinations than many other neighborhoods, Gentilly gets fewer visitors. Which means plenty of peace and quiet. You’ll also find plenty of green space and big yards, ample parking, affordable and well-maintained homes, and a friendly, community-oriented vibe.
We also recommend English Turn if you’re looking for a peaceful place to call home. This neighborhood provides the security and privacy of a gated community, one of the few within New Orleans city limits. Algiers is right outside the gate, and downtown New Orleans is twenty minutes away.
For Homebuyers With Children
Gentilly is a great place for those with children, as many of the area’s homes come with a big yard for kids and dogs to play in. The neighborhood also features notable universities and other schools, like University of New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans, Dillard University, Benjamin Franklin High School, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Holy Cross School, and Brother Martin High School.
Dog lovers and parents with small children will love Mid-City and Bayou St. John (the heart of Mid-City). The houses tend to be spacious with generous yards and easy parking, and the area is highly walkable and bikeable, filled with shopping and dining destinations. The gem of the neighborhood is Bayou St. John, where you can walk your dog, kayak or canoe, picnic, enjoy neighborhood restaurants and bars, or just sit and watch the sunset.
The Bayou St. John neighborhood is filled with beautiful examples of centuries-old architecture like raised cottages, shotgun singles, and Creole colonial country homes. There are also many kid-friendly activities, parks, and museums, as well as highly rated schools like Cabrini High School and New Harmony High School.
There is also the quiet residential area of Algiers Point on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. With rural and suburban lifestyle options, the city’s second-oldest neighborhood offers charming Creole cottages, lots of outdoor recreation, and the prestigious International School of Louisiana, a charter school. Algiers Point is also affordable for first-time homeowners.
For Homebuyers Who Golf
We can’t recommend English Turn too highly. Located on the West Bank in Algiers, this luxury subdivision is a private community encompassing 14 smaller communities that vary in size and amenities. Inside you will find landscaped space, manmade waterways, lagoons, playgrounds, bike paths and pedestrian paths, and of course, a beautifully landscaped golf course.
Metairie is home to the Metairie Country Club, which includes a golf course that caters to players of all skill levels. The Metairie Country Club golf course features a picturesque and well-maintained 18-hole layout. The course is known for its lush fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and challenging greens. It offers a blend of tree-lined holes, water hazards, and subtle elevation changes, providing a diverse and engaging golfing experience.
Over on the Westbank, you’ll find several other golfing options. TPC Louisiana is a renowned golf course located in Avondale. It’s
an 18-hole championship golf course that has been a regular stop on the PGA TOUR since it opened in 2004. It hosts the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a prestigious professional golf tournament featuring some of the world’s top golfers.
Timberlane Golf Course in Gretna features an 18-hole, par-72 layout that offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., a renowned golf course architect known for creating courses that blend well with the natural landscape. It showcases tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and water hazards, providing a fair test of golfing abilities.
Also located in Gretna, Stonebridge Golf Club features an 18-hole Championship golf course. offers a unique feature with an additional 9-hole course known as “The Harvey 9.” This section of the golf club is particularly well-suited for beginners and those seeking a relaxed round of golf. Both the Championship 18 and The Harvey 9 at Stonebridge Golf Club meander through a picturesque landscape adorned with canals and bayous. These natural water features add to the beauty of the courses while offering additional challenges and scenic views for golfers to enjoy.
For Homebuyers Who Love Nature
The many outdoor options in New Orleans include neighborhoods that line City Park and Audubon Park.
Mid-City is home to City Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States that spans over 1,300 acres. Its expansive green spaces provide a tranquil environment where visitors can connect with nature. The park is home to several stunning gardens that showcase a diverse range of flora and fauna. The New Orleans Botanical Garden within City Park is particularly popular, featuring beautifully landscaped grounds, themed gardens, and a conservatory. It offers a delightful experience for botany enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape within an urban setting.
Located within City Park, Couturie Forest is a hidden gem for nature lovers. This 60-acre forested area offers hiking trails, boardwalks, and scenic overlooks. It provides a peaceful retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in nature, explore the wilderness, and observe local flora and fauna.
Audubon Park in the Uptown area is situated in a picturesque location along the Mississippi River. The park features vast green spaces, majestic oak trees, and beautiful lagoons, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Audubon Park features nature trails that meander through its wooded areas, providing a chance to explore the park’s natural habitats up close. Additionally, the park boasts beautifully manicured gardens, including the historic Rose Garden and the Labyrinth Garden, which offer a peaceful retreat within the park.
Previously mentioned Lakeview also has a large sailing and boating community — another plus if you own a boat. Having the lake as a backyard is great for sailing, fishing, having a picnic, or just watching a stunning sunset.
For Homebuyers Who Enjoy Being Where the Action Is
When it comes to this category, it’s hard not to recommend half the neighborhoods of New Orleans. The city knows how to party, and its festival season lineup alone is mind-boggling. Then there’s Mardi Gras, sundry national holidays celebrated with an only-in-New-Orleans twist, and thriving dining and music scenes.
The French Quarter needs no introduction, but there’s a lot more to it than Bourbon Street and catering to tourists. The French Quarter is a mixed-use neighborhood that thousands call home. The Lower Quarter, between Jackson Square and Esplanade Avenue, is largely residential.
If you buy a home in the French Quarter, you’ll be living above sea level — a rarity in this town – and you’ll be living in a neighborhood over 300 years old. The French Quarter is one of the most interesting places in the country. It’s also the most walkable neighborhood in New Orleans and a biker’s paradise.
Lush courtyards, Creole townhouses, crumbling facades, and wrought-iron wraparound balconies are your backdrop here. You’ll also enjoy live music, top restaurants, notable landmarks, 24/7 bars, boutique shopping, and art markets.
The adjacent neighborhood of Faubourg Marigny is more affordable but still close to the action. It boasts thriving music and party scenes, particularly on Frenchmen Street; an eclectic mix of residents; and many restaurants, historic homes, and iconic music venues.
The neighborhood next to the Marigny is trendy and diverse Bywater, eclectic and vibrant with an old-time charm and bohemian vibe, a place where multiple-generation locals mix with recent arrivals. St. Claude Avenue is a mix of edgy art galleries, organic eateries, funky wine bars, and colorful New Orleans architecture. The neighborhood is heavily residential, with colonial French and Spanish architecture touched by Caribbean influences.
Finally, we must mention Uptown and one of its neighborhoods, the Garden District. With their spectacular 19th-century architecture and many shopping and dining options, especially on Freret Street and Magazine Street, this area is bustling with life. You’ll also be close to Tulane and Loyola universities, the stunning Audubon Park and its acclaimed zoo, and many restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques.
During Mardi Gras, Uptown is the place to be for Carnival. All Uptown Carnival parades pass down St. Charles through the area.
If you are ready to call New Orleans home, let our Realtors help you find the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood, the home that’s just right for you. Contact us to get started locating your next home.