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856 Homestead Ave, Metairie, LA, 70005

2beds
2baths
1,461sqft
$299,900
$205price/sqft
$2,097/moest. monthly cost
$83,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Precious home in desired neighborhood. Corner lot with 2 bd 2 ba move in or renovate to your taste. Newer insulation in attic. Roof 4 yrs old, AC 8 yrs. old . Newer floors in den and bedrooms.

Getting Around

75
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
55
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
3/10
Grace King High SchoolGrades 9-121.8 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Average Condition
  • Year built: 1960

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.7

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Breakfast Room Nook

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 15.6 x 5.6

Den

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 17.6 x 12.3

Dining Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 9. x 7.5

Features

  • Attic,Ceiling Fan(s),Carbon Monoxide Detector,Pull Down Attic Stairs
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Attic: Pull Down Stairs

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air,1 Unit

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,224
  • Total interior livable area: 1,461 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 18 x 15

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 13.3 x 13.6

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0820038915
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Brick,Patio,Porch
  • Exterior features: Fence,Porch,Patio

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,998 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot,City Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 120

Parking

  • Parking features: Attached,Carport,Garage Door Opener
  • 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
    HurricaneVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Cold Wave
Hail
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Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,516$18,192
Home Insurance *$292$3,504
Property Taxes $142$1,704
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$2,097$25,164
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$71,897/yr
40% on housing$62,910/yr
45% on housing$55,920/yr

Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 151,075Commercial: 10,572
Total Premiums$518.28M
Total Exposure$41.71B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 16.0%
16.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$205This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 70005$236
Jefferson Parish$159

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 70005$226
Jefferson Parish$156

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-10Pending sale$299,900
2026-08-03Listed for sale$299,900
2023-11-07Listing removed--
2023-10-21Price change$1,900
2023-08-31Price change$2,000
2023-08-18Listed for rent$2,200
2012-09-07Sold--
2005-12-06Sold--
2005-03-30Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentDebra Bossenmeyer
BrokerageHomesmart Realty South

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