Charming Historic Gretna Home on a Corner Lot! With historic charm and modern updates, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and comfortable, functional living spaces. The updated kitchen showcases solid wood oak cabinetry and updated appliances. Major improvements include PVC plumbing replacements, energy-efficient windows and water heater. Additional features include a wired ADT security system, a flexible space with the potential to add a second bathroom, outdoor storage, extra parking, and a spacious backyard for entertaining, gardening, or future possibilities.
Conveniently located just minutes from the GNO Bridge and downtown New Orleans, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment while still being tucked away in a quiet, established neighborhood. Situated in an X Flood Zone. Whether you're looking for your first home, downsizing, or investing, this Historic Gretna gem is ready for its next chapter.
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$189,900
605 Hancock St, Gretna, LA 70053
2beds
1,174sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
6,499 Square Feet Lot
$184,800 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wired adt security systemExtra parkingComfortable functional living spacesSolid wood oak cabinetryCorner lotEnergy-efficient windowsUpdated kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mandy Bullock 504-717-1689,
WayMaker Realty, LLC 504-233-8223
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2571566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Plank,Simulated Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 12.1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Plank,Simulated Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.0
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.0
Breakfast room nook
- Description: Flooring: Plank,Simulated Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.5
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Plank,Simulated Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.7
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Stainless Steel Appliances
- Windows: Screens
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,463
- Total interior livable area: 1,174 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Garage, Three or more Spaces
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,499 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
- Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0100002168
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good Condition
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gretna
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,222
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
Estimated market value
$184,800
$176,000 - $194,000
$1,529/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900-5%$162/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listing removed | $199,999$170/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $199,999-4.8%$170/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $209,999-2.3%$179/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $214,999-2.3%$183/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000+46.7%$187/sqft |
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| 1/12/2019 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 1/9/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2010 | Listing removed | $150,000$128/sqft |
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| 1/8/2010 | Price change | $150,000-5.7%$128/sqft |
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| 12/15/2009 | Price change | $159,000+6%$135/sqft |
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| 11/24/2009 | Price change | $150,000-5.7%$128/sqft |
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| 8/29/2009 | Price change | $159,000-5.9%$135/sqft |
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| 6/21/2009 | Listed for sale | $169,000$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,222 +5.2% | $15,320 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $1,161 0% | $14,030 |
| 2022 | $1,161 -39.1% | $14,030 |
| 2021 | $1,907 +0.6% | $14,030 |
| 2020 | $1,895 -1.5% | $14,030 |
| 2019 | $1,925 +99.9% | $14,030 |
| 2018 | $963 | $14,030 |
| 2017 | $963 +7.4% | $14,030 |
| 2016 | $896 +0.9% | $14,030 +2% |
| 2015 | $888 | $13,760 |
| 2014 | $888 | $13,760 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $13,550 +96.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $6,910 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 70053
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mcdonogh #26 Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- NAGretna Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10West Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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