NEW PRICE. .. .Come discover your own slice of Louisiana paradise! This cleared 1.13-acre waterfront homesite offers incredible views and is ready for your dream home or weekend retreat. Built in 2024, the impressive 180-foot-long, 6-foot-wide pier provides convenient access to deeper water, with reported depths exceeding 7 feet at the boathouse and 9 feet at the fishing deck. Designed for durability and easy maintenance, it features premium pilings and nonslip fiberglass-grating decking. The 12-by-30-foot boathouse includes a boat lift, while the spacious 24-by-24-foot split fishing deck offers plenty of space for casting a line, setting crab traps, relaxing by the water, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets. Riprap is already installed along the water’s edge for added shoreline erosion protection. Come experience exceptional fishing, crabbing, boating, and the laid-back waterfront lifestyle of the Lake Catherine area—this is truly Louisiana living at its finest!
Vacant landProperty Type
1.13 acresLot Size
$199,027Price/Acres
Listed by MaryJo Doussan• Engel & Volkers Slidell - Mandeville
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature & Technology
Charter PreK-8 • Assigned • 20.1mi
8/10
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About Lake
Catherine
Lake Catherine, located between Lake Borgne and the Mississippi Sound, is a waterfront and low-density New Orleans neighborhood with broad marsh views and canal-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Catherine Marina area, where boat slips, bait-and-tackle counters, and dockside chatter set the daily rhythm. Architecture leans utilitarian and coastal—raised camps, metal roofs, and wide porches oriented to the water and weather. Life here tracks tides and skies, with kayaks, skiffs, and fishing gear as common curbside sights. The landscape reads as open and elemental, with long horizons and big-sky light defining the atmosphere.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Private dock
Waterfront on a lake
Frontage approximately 163 feet
Irregular city lot
Home design
Single-family residential property
Parking
Boat parking
RV access/parking
Construction
Zoned residential
Utilities
No water service available
No sewer service available
Sale and tax history for 25129 Chef Menteur Hwy
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GSREIN #2575545
Oct 12, 2026
Price Changed
$224,900
Sep 3, 2026
Listed
$237,500
AcadianaMLS #NO2575545
Oct 12, 2026
Price Changed
$224,900
Sep 3, 2026
Listed
$237,500
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NEW PRICE....Come discover your own slice of Louisiana paradise! This cleared 1.13-acre waterfront homesite offers incredible views and is ready for your dream home or weekend retreat. Built in 2024, the impressive 180-foot-long, 6-foot-wide pier provides convenient access to deeper water, with reported depths exceeding 7 feet at the boathouse and 9 feet at the fishing deck. Designed for durability and easy maintenance, it features premium pilings and nonslip fiberglass-grating decking. The 12-by-30-foot boathouse includes a boat lift, while the spacious 24-by-24-foot split fishing deck offers plenty of space for casting a line, setting crab traps, relaxing by the water, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets. Riprap is already installed along the water's edge for added shoreline erosion protection. Come experience exceptional fishing, crabbing, boating, and the laid-back waterfront lifestyle of the Lake Catherine area--this is truly Louisiana living at its finest!
GSREIN #2280815
Feb 22, 2021
Sold
$88,000
Jan 12, 2021
Pending
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Jan 5, 2021
Price Changed
$88,000
Dec 29, 2020
Listed
$80,000
AcadianaMLS #NO2280815
Dec 29, 2020
Listed
$88,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
County
Orleans Parish
APN
7012925129ChefMenteurHY84
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Last updated by owner on Dec 30, 2020.
M-MU
IZD - COMMERCIAL SHORT TERM RENTAL
IZD - NON-COMMERCIAL STR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
IZD - BED AND BREAKFAST
Maritime Mixed-Use District
The purpose of the M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use District is to address environmentally-compatible residential and non-residential development in areas adjacent to wetlands and waterbodies, generally located in areas of the city with higher elevation and near existing access roads. The M-MU District is mixed-use in nature, where residential uses are found close to water-related non-residential uses such as fishing camps, seafood processing facilities, and marinas.
Zone overlays
Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District
Bed and Breakfast Interim Zoning District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Tavern/ bar/ nightclub/ micro-Brewery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Park & open space
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Orleans, LA • 70129
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in New Orleans. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 25129 Chef Menteur Hwy
$224,610
$290 under list price of $225K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $125K to $269K.