605 Hancock St, Gretna, LA, 70053
About This Home
Don’t miss this well-maintained income-producing property located on a quiet residential street in Historic Gretna, just minutes from the Mississippi River, Gretna Ferry, and downtown New Orleans. Situated in an area with strong rental demand, this property offers excellent potential for investors or owner-occupants. The home features spacious layouts with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and functional living spaces. The kitchen has been updated with solid wood oak cabinetry, white granite-style Formica countertops, floating shelves, updated appliances, and a new vent hood. Bathrooms have been refreshed, and the interior—including stairways—has been freshly painted for a clean, move-in-ready feel. Major updates include PVC plumbing replacements, energy-efficient windows (approx. 10 years old), and a water heater (approx. 8 years old). Additional features include a wired ADT alarm system, flex space for a potential second bathroom, outdoor storage, extra parking, and a large backyard. Schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 1944
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8.10 X 8.0
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.2 X 12.0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.5 X 11.8
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Cable TV
- Window features: Storm Window(s)
- Fireplace features: None
Garage
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.3 X 20.4
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,463
- Total interior livable area: 1,174 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.7 X 11.8
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.3 X 12.0
Living Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.6 X 15.1
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.3 X 12.1
Porch
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.3 X 13.11
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessibility Features
Details
- Parcel number: 0100002168
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Concrete,Porch
- Exterior features: Fence,Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 6,499 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,City Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 130
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered,Carport,Garage,Three or more Spaces,Boat,Garage Door Opener,RV Access/Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $327 | $3,924 |
| Property Taxes | $94 | $1,128 |
| Electricity | $147 | $1,773 |
| Total | $1,579 | $18,948 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Price change | $214,999 |
| 2026-03-06 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
| 2019-01-12 | Listing removed | $1,200 |
| 2019-01-09 | Listed for rent | $1,200 |
| 2010-01-23 | Listing removed | $150,000 |
| 2010-01-08 | Price change | $150,000 |
| 2009-12-15 | Price change | $159,000 |
| 2009-11-24 | Price change | $150,000 |
| 2009-08-29 | Price change | $159,000 |
| 2009-06-21 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
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