Incredible Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views and Modern Upgrades with Possible Owner Financing
Welcome to your dream waterfront home, where luxury meets comfort and every detail is designed to impress. This beautifully updated property features expansive front and rear porches perfect for relaxing or entertaining, with the rear of the home showcasing a full wall of windows that showcase the open-concept living space with natural light and serene water views.
The spacious den is a true gathering place, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a custom bar area, ideal for hosting friends and family. The large primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic views, abundant windows, and a renovated spa-like bathroom featuring a custom walk-in shower.
The home also includes two additional well-appointed bedrooms, an updated main bathroom, and a generous loft space with its own powder room—perfect for a home office, guest area, or additional lounge.
Outside, enjoy a fully updated boathouse, a long driveway, and a two-car garage. The property is also equipped with solar panels, offering energy efficiency.
This is more than just a house—it’s a lifestyle. Don’t miss this rare waterfront gem with direct Lake Ponchartrain access. Motivated seller, Bring Offers
Active under contract
$280,000
4435 Francesco Rd, New Orleans, LA 70129
3beds
2,991sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Two-car garageWaterfront homeDirect lake ponchartrain accessSerene water viewsPowder roomCustom walk-in showerOpen-concept living space
- 340 days
- 23
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robin Franks 985-210-0486,
First Source Realty, LLC 504-754-0059
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2524713
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 16.5
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.5 x13
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Den
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 35
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 10
Loft
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.11 X 34.6
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,049
- Total interior livable area: 2,991 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, One Space, Boat, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wood, Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 172
- Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 701294435FRANCESCORD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Venetian Isles
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,611
- Date on market: 10/2/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Contingent | $280,000$94/sqft |
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| 3/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000$94/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Pending sale | $280,000$94/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $280,000-6.7%$94/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $300,000-7.7%$100/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000-5.8%$109/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $345,000$115/sqft |
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| 8/24/2025 | Price change | $345,000-1.1%$115/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $349,000-2.8%$117/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $359,000-7.7%$120/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000+50.2%$130/sqft |
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| 10/27/2017 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/12/2017 | Pending sale | $259,000$87/sqft |
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| 10/3/2017 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$87/sqft |
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| 8/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $269,000$90/sqft |
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| 7/14/2017 | Pending sale | $269,000$90/sqft |
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| 7/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $269,000$90/sqft |
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| 11/5/2008 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,611 +26.4% | $27,360 -4% |
| 2025 | $2,858 -1.4% | $28,500 |
| 2024 | $2,900 +14% | $28,500 +17.3% |
| 2023 | $2,544 -22.3% | $24,290 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $3,273 -6.4% | $23,260 -4.2% |
| 2021 | $3,497 | $24,290 |
| 2020 | -- | $24,290 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,562 | $23,580 |
| 2018 | -- | $23,580 |
| 2017 | -- | $23,580 |
| 2016 | $3,633 +44.2% | $23,580 +12.2% |
| 2015 | $2,519 | $21,020 |
| 2014 | $2,519 +20.6% | $21,020 |
| 2013 | $2,089 | $21,020 |
| 2012 | -- | $21,020 |
| 2011 | -- | $21,020 |
| 2010 | -- | $21,020 |
| 2009 | -- | $21,020 |
| 2007 | -- | $21,020 +75.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $12,000 |
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