August 2025
The Upside of August
What's New In Real Estate & Life In New Orleans
If July felt like a fever dream, that’s because it was—half the city fled like Derrick Groves while the other half melted like a sno-ball in the summer sun. But August is the turning point. School’s back, the Saints are warming up, and the trash wars have a victor—so the French Quarter may just hold onto that lovely lemony scent a little longer.
Parents, take a deep breath: your moment is finally here. Little ones are trekking back to class — soon they’ll probably come home snotty and sick, but for now, you get your freedom back. Just in time, too, because NOLA’s sweet spot is right around the corner. The events calendar is stacking up, the city’s hum is turning back on, and even the real estate market seems to be waking up from its July nap.
We’re at the height of the heat, but the worst is behind us (we don't even want to mention the "H word", but here's hoping nothing develops). If you’re still here, still upright, and still reading this: welcome back. Pull out your red dress, grab your City-issued ID card, and sniff the lemons, because August is here.
Now let’s get into some listings...
Featured Properties
5631 Magazine Street is a rare opportunity to own a prime, income-producing property in the heart of Uptown—directly across from Whole Foods. The building includes three commercial suites: District Donuts (NNN lease, $2,250/month), Love Weld (NNN lease, $4,500/month), and a flexible rear office space with parking, currently leased month-to-month at $4,000/month. With strong tenants, high foot traffic, and visibility on one of New Orleans’ top retail corridors, this property is ideal for investors or owner-occupants.
See additional information here.
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This highly visible site on Elysian Fields Avenue offers a rare opportunity for retail or restaurant use in one of Gentilly’s busiest commercial corridors. Positioned between I-610 and I-10, the property sees strong traffic and easy access.
Delivered in grey-shell condition, the building includes a walk-in freezer and cooler, plus 28 off-street parking spaces. Surrounded by national retailers and fast food chains, it's ready for a new concept—or a full redevelopment.
See additional information here.
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Owner Financing Available!
Prime corner property at St. Claude & Fats Domino Avenues, formerly a Walgreens. This high-visibility commercial building offers 40+ parking spaces, high ceilings, roll-up doors, and strong street presence.
Now in shell condition (no known structural issues), it's ready for your vision. HU-MU zoning allows for a wide range of uses—retail, office, healthcare, storage, and more.
Find out more here.
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2543 Perdido Street offers 65,000 SF of land primed for redevelopment or continued industrial use. The site includes ±11,000 SF of dock-high warehouse with three truck wells, ±1,750 SF of ground-level space, ample parking, a laydown yard, and excess land. Formerly a food production facility, it features cooler storage and open warehouse areas.
Zoned MU-2 for flexible use—think apartments, distribution, warehousing, or hotel. Centrally located near Falstaff and Marquis Apartments, CubeSmart, and the Tulane Ave. corridor. Ownership will sell the lots individually or as a full package
See additional information here.
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What We're Eating & Drinking
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WE'RE EATINGShrimp & Tasso Henican |
WE'RE DRINKINGOsteria Lupo's Mamma Mia |
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Ever wanted to bring the flavors of Commander’s Palace home? Now you can with their Shrimp and Tasso Henican recipe—a bold Creole appetizer of crispy shrimp stuffed with smoky tasso, drizzled with hot sauce beurre blanc, and served over sweet-and-spicy pepper jelly. Learn how to make it here. |
A little garden, a little glam: the Mamma Mia mixes muddled strawberries and basil with chilled vermouth and sparkling wine for a bright, bittersweet sip of summer. Think spritz meets farmers market—just in time for August. Get the recipe here. |
Office Update
Last month we said goodbye to our beloved Abby, who is on to bigger and better things in New York City. Cheers to her adventures in the Big Apple! Good news, though, we already have an amazing Community and Office Manager stepping in to fill her shoes. Welcome to the team, Natalie!
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