Completely renovated and expanded, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on Rio Vista Avenue in the heart of Old Jefferson has been thoughtfully reimagined with quality craftsmanship and timeless design. A stunning new addition creates an expansive primary suite featuring a spacious bedroom, luxurious ensuite bath, and a large walk-in closet. The home also features a brand-new private home office for remote work, studying, or a quiet retreat. The open-concept floor plan with lots of natural light offers bright, inviting living spaces and a beautifully updated kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Original 2-inch heart pine plank flooring runs throughout the home, adding warmth and character while complementing the home's modern finishes. Nearly every major component has been replaced, including a new roof, HVAC system, plumbing, electrical, and more, providing the peace of mind of a like-new home. Outside, enjoy fresh professional landscaping, a welcoming new front porch, a brand new gutter system, freshly poured concrete ribbon driveway, and fully fenced backyard ready for entertaining, pets, or play. Plus, a large, detached workshop/shed ready for its new life! Ideally located just minutes from the Ochsner's main campus, shopping, dining, parks, and convenient access to downtown New Orleans. This rare offering combines the charm of an established Old Jefferson neighborhood with the quality, style, and comfort of a fully renovated home. MUST SEE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
$329Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Kennedi Newman• Engel & Völkers New Orleans
Rio Vista, located between Jefferson Highway and the Mississippi River, is a residential and riverside Jefferson neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, curving streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jefferson Highway corridor near Causeway Boulevard, where local seafood counters, longtime diners, and small service storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Community pillars include the Jefferson Orleans North (JON) Branch Library, the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, and the historic Jefferson Parish Courthouse complex. Streets closer to the levee feel quieter, with wide skies and river traffic as a backdrop. Architecture leans toward low-slung brick and stucco houses with deep carports and generous setbacks. Daily life often orbits around the riverfront paths and nearby civic campuses rather than a single retail strip.
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Market insights
313 Rio Vista Ave · $569,000
DAYS ON MARKET
49 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.5%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$569,000
Median sale price in this area is $288,204. (49% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic
Ceiling fans
Carbon monoxide detector
Pantry
Pull-down attic stairs
Stone counters
Stainless steel appliances
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Stone counters
Stainless steel appliances
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Porch
Shed(s)
Workshop
50 x 162 lot (city lot, rectangular)
Home design
Single-story
Raised foundation
Excellent condition
Metal and shingle roof
Parking
Off-street parking
Three or more parking spaces
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
HardiPlank and wood siding
New roof on addition, front porch, and back landing (2026)
Completely renovated and expanded, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on Rio Vista Avenue in the heart of Old Jefferson has been thoughtfully reimagined with quality craftsmanship and timeless design. A stunning new addition creates an expansive primary suite featuring a spacious bedroom, luxurious ensuite bath, and a large walk-in closet. The home also features a brand-new private home office for remote work, studying, or a quiet retreat. The open-concept floor plan with lots of natural light offers bright, inviting living spaces and a beautifully updated kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Original 2-inch heart pine plank flooring runs throughout the home, adding warmth and character while complementing the home's modern finishes. Nearly every major component has been replaced, including a new roof, HVAC system, plumbing, electrical, and more, providing the peace of mind of a like-new home. Outside, enjoy fresh professional landscaping, a welcoming new front porch, a brand new gutter system, freshly poured concrete ribbon driveway, and fully fenced backyard ready for entertaining, pets, or play. Plus, a large, detached workshop/shed ready for its new life! Ideally located just minutes from the Ochsner's main campus, shopping, dining, parks, and convenient access to downtown New Orleans. This rare offering combines the charm of an established Old Jefferson neighborhood with the quality, style, and comfort of a fully renovated home. MUST SEE!
Public Records
Oct 15, 2025
Sold
$245,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1982
Sold
$67,320
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,335 (+0.2%)
$4,210 + $6,370
$10,580
2024
$1,333 (+12.6%)
$4,210 + $6,370
$10,580
2023
$1,184 (+2.7%)
$4,210 + $4,790
$9,000
2022
$1,153 (+7.7%)
$4,210 + $4,790
$9,000
2021
$1,071 (+0.7%)
$4,210 + $4,790
$9,000
2020
$1,063 (−2.7%)
$4,210 + $4,790
$9,000
2019
$1,093 (+7.1%)
$4,130 + $4,870
$9,000
2018
$1,021
$4,130 + $4,870
$9,000
2017
$1,021 (+2.1%)
$4,130 + $4,870
$9,000
2016
$1,000 (−8.1%)
$4,130 + $4,870
$9,000
2014
$1,088
$3,310 + $6,370
$9,680
2013
$1,089
$3,310 + $6,370
$9,680
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Zoning
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Lot size
8,100 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson Parish
APN
0700004212
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Last updated by owner on Aug 4, 2026.
R1A
Single-Family Residential District
This district is composed of certain lands and structures having a low density, single-family residential character and additional open area where it is desirable and likely that such similar development will occur. Uses are limited to single-family residences and such non-residential uses as are intended primarily to provide service to the adjacent neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jefferson, LA • 70121
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 313 Rio Vista Ave
$551,600
$17K under list price of $569K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $315K to $550K.