GENTILLY
Gentilly, New Orleans
Gentilly is known to be the long, graceful New Orleans neighborhood. It runs from Esplanade Avenue to the Industrial Canal and is a popular destination for both retirees looking for a bit of relaxation and young families looking to raise children. Dillard University is the chief landmark here and it stands with pride as one of the most notable universities in the area.
Gentilly New Orleans real estate boasts beautiful 19th-century shotgun homes with a variety of new 20th-century bungalows and ranch homes. Here you’ll find incredible rich landscaping, old trees, wide lawns, and oversized boulevards with trees lining the streets and providing shade for the cars parked beneath.
The neighborhood is bound by Lake Pontchartrain in the north and St. Roch in the south. Best of all, some of the best restaurants in all of New Orleans can be found in this neighborhood. The area is rich with family-owned establishments so if you’re the kind of person who prefers to support local business, this is a great neighborhood for you.
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Gentilly New Orleans Real Estate
Many of the homes you’ll find in this neighborhood are single-family with a mix of brick and restored wood homes. With a nice blend of bungalows, shotguns, cottages, and ranches, everyone is sure to find the home that meets their style and desires.
Homes for sale in Gentilly, New Orleans generally run between $100k and $400k. It’s one of the most popular communities in the city because of its park-like appearance, proximity to great restaurants, and expanding real estate market.
Living in Gentilly
One of the things that drives people to this neighborhood is how close you are to the action while still being far enough to enjoy the luxuries of suburban life. Gentilly is situated on some of the highest land in the New Orleans metropolitan area so you’ll have less concern over flooding compared to some of the other neighborhoods. You’re only a few miles from the French Quarter but the Gentilly real estate tends to be cheaper than some of the homes closer to the city center.
Some of the best things to do in Gentilly are:
Pontchartrain Park
Heavenly Sweets Bakery
Zimmer’s Seafood
Bayou St. John
Between all the incredible activities and mouth watering food, Gentilly really does provide the best the South has to offer.
Shopping, Dining & Entertainment in Gentilly
Gentilly offers a number of great amenities throughout with many restaurants along the lake including Deanie's Seafood and Blue Crab. IN addition, many convenience stores and mom-and-pop type places are found throughout.
This section of New Orleans is also home to a number of attractions including Old Gentilly Spice Kitchen and St Leo the Great Church. The Hellenic Cultural Center is another great attraction and it's home to the New Orleans Great Festival held during May every year.
Lake Pontchartrain is one of the biggest attractions found nearby. The lake features picnic areas, fishing areas, beaches, playgrounds and so much more.
Gentilly New Orleans Houses For Sale
Above you’ll find a wide variety of single family homes for sale in Gentilly New Orleans. There are many different styles of homes ranging in price from less than $100k up to $500k. This growing neighborhood is loaded with reconstructed homes that are updated, modern, and move-in ready.
All of the houses for sale in Gentilly are provided via the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network and some of the best Gentilly New Orleans realtors would be happy to help you find the home of your dreams.
At Reve Realtors we specialize in helping you find your forever home in Gentilly New Orleans. We live here, we love this neighborhood, and we’d love to help you too.
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