605 N Lester Ave, Metairie, LA, 70003
About This Home
Welcome home! This well-appointed single-story residence offers a flexible layout with spacious rooms and plenty of room to make it your own. The inviting living area features wood-look flooring, crown molding, decorative archways, and a fireplace that creates a comfortable focal point. The kitchen provides abundant white cabinetry, generous counter space, a tiled backsplash, and easy flow into the dining area. The oversized primary suite includes a private bath with a dual-sink vanity and Jacuzzi. Additional bedrooms offer versatile space for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Outside, the wide curved driveway provides ample off-street parking, while the covered rear patio offers a shaded area for relaxing or entertaining. Additional exterior features include a fenced yard and storage shed. Conveniently located around shopping, dining, and major roadways.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 1977
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Stucco,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.70 X 10.00
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.10 X 9.10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14.00 X 13.00
Features
- Granite Counters,Pantry,Cable TV
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air,1 Unit
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.60 X 16.00
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.00 X 5.00
Living Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20.80 X 14.00
Master Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 24.00 X 17.00
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0910001440
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fence,Permeable Paving
Lot
- Lot size: 4,800 sqft
- Features: City Lot,Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 95
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Three or more Spaces,Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: 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 | $1,491 | $17,892 |
| Home Insurance * | $396 | $4,752 |
| Property Taxes | $140 | $1,680 |
| Electricity | $147 | $1,773 |
| Total | $2,174 | $26,088 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $290,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $295,000 |
| 2026-07-13 | Listed for sale | $300,000 |
| 2018-06-25 | Sold | -- |
| 2018-05-18 | Pending sale | $189,000 |
| 2018-04-28 | Price change | $189,000 |
| 2018-03-29 | Price change | $199,999 |
| 2018-03-07 | Price change | $209,000 |
| 2018-02-12 | Price change | $219,000 |
| 2018-01-21 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2018-01-09 | Listed for sale | $235,000 |
| 2007-01-23 | Sold | -- |
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