Bywater Real Estate

Once a quiet working-class neighborhood of shipyard workers and longshoremen, the Bywater is now a magnet for artists and entrepreneurs drawn to its creative energy.

Creole cottages and shotgun doubles line the narrow streets, many painted in the bold colors that have become the neighborhood’s visual signature. Former warehouses have been converted to studios, the old Naval Support Activity base is being redeveloped into a $197 million mixed-use community, and new restaurants continue to open along St. Claude Avenue.

Buyers find everything from fully renovated shotguns with modern kitchens to unrenovated properties with significant upside. Multi-unit properties are common with strong rental income potential. The neighborhood’s location along the Mississippi River means higher ground and less flood risk.

Crescent Park, the St. Claude arts corridor, and easy access to the Marigny and French Quarter make the Bywater one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in the city. Our KW New Orleans agents track this fast-moving market closely.

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