1548 Leda Court

Coveted location in one of the most attractive neighborhoods in the city, this early Arts and Crafts Cape Cod sits on a corner lot on Leda Court in Esplanade Ridge, close to Bayou St. John. The house was built in 1917, with a 2-story addition in 1968. The front porch is screened and opens to airy living and dining areas, which share a gas fireplace enclosure. The rooms enjoy ample natural light from rows of casement windows, French doors, and sidelights. Features include large wooden window seat with storage, bamboo floors, and picture moldings. Kitchen has been updated since Katrina, and there is a large room facing the backyard perfect for a breakfast room and den. Bath with shower downstairs. Upstairs has 3 independent bedrooms and 1 walk-through bedroom, closets in each bedroom, and 1 shared bath. Front upper porch with copper floor and awning hardware allows for more outdoor living space. Cypress tree in front, a mature pecan tree and palms in rear, with other mature landscaping. Off-street parking in the rear. Large lot 45x105. This home has been owned by the same family since 1959. Leda is a one-way street nestled between St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and the Fair Grounds, just down the street from Luling Mansion (the original Jockey Club). Walkability Score 77/100, Bikeable Score 95/100, 3 blocks to City Park, Bayou St. John, Pitot House and Deutsches Haus. RTA bus stop for French Quarter nearby on Esplanade. 2,185 sq. ft. Flood zone X. Home is in need of renovation. Public street is currently under construction.