1021 Music Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

About this property

Live in this historic Creole Cottage built in 1834 in the Marigny. At one time in history, the family of Homer Plessy resided in this residence. Beyond the shuttered French doors awaits an inviting interior of hardwood floors, barge board and bead board walls. The front room off the foyer would be wonderful for an in home office, dining room or den. The kitchen is modernized with stainless steel appliances including a French Door refrigerator, granite countertops, farmhouse sink with lovely natural light.Original 2 sided non working fireplace with mantles with one side in kitchen and the other in primary bedroom. The living room opens to the fenced private courtyard patio and green outdoor space. Plants will thrive in this inviting environment. The primary bedroom can be upstairs or downstairs as there are 2 full bathrooms. The downstairs bathroom has a clawfoot tub. Heavy lifting such as the foundation work, a new electrical panel have been done by the owner. The river side of house has been completely completely reframed and replaced. All siding except back has been replaced with cedar hardy board. Windows have either been replaced or refinished. Laundry is conveniently located downstairs. The outdoor courtyard is divine for a bbq, plants and your dog with an 8' fence to the rear. Privacy and the abundance of tropical greenery adds to the character of this home. The neighborhood is your treasure hunt walking to restaurants such as St. Roch Market, Morrow's, Saint Germain, N7. The house was tented in 2025 for dry wood termites and there are bait boxes with a contract in place for subterranean/formosan termites. Contracts in place. X Flood Zone.