Incredible Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views and Modern Upgrades with Possible Owner FinancingWelcome to your dream waterfront home, where luxury meets comfort and every detail is designed to impress. This beautifully updated property features expansive front and rear porches perfect for relaxing or entertaining, with the rear of the home showcasing a full wall of windows that showcase the open-concept living space with natural light and serene water views. The spacious den is a true gathering place, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a custom bar area, ideal for hosting friends and family. The large primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic views, abundant windows, and a renovated spa-like bathroom featuring a custom walk-in shower. The home also includes two additional well-appointed bedrooms, an updated main bathroom, and a generous loft space with its own powder room—perfect for a home office, guest area, or additional lounge. Outside, enjoy a fully updated boathouse, a long driveway, and a two-car garage. The property is also equipped with solar panels, offering energy efficiency. This is more than just a house—it’s a lifestyle. Don’t miss this rare waterfront gem with direct Lake Ponchartrain access. Motivated seller, Bring Offers
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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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Market insights
4435 Francesco Rd · $280,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 73 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$280,000
Median sale price in this area is $321,835. (15% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Double oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cooktop
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Rear yard vehicle access
Lakefront
Navigable water
Home design
Traditional style
Two levels
Parking
Off-street parking
RV parking
Construction
Raised foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Venetian Isles subdivision
Annual association fee of $50
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Incredible Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views and Modern Upgrades with Possible Owner Financing Welcome to your dream waterfront home, where luxury meets comfort and every detail is designed to impress. This beautifully updated property features expansive front and rear porches perfect for relaxing or entertaining, with the rear of the home showcasing a full wall of windows that showcase the open-concept living space with natural light and serene water views. The spacious den is a true gathering place, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a custom bar area, ideal for hosting friends and family. The large primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic views, abundant windows, and a renovated spa-like bathroom featuring a custom walk-in shower. The home also includes two additional well-appointed bedrooms, an updated main bathroom, and a generous loft space with its own powder room--perfect for a home office, guest area, or additional lounge. Outside, enjoy a fully updated boathouse, a long driveway, and a two-car garage. The property is also equipped with solar panels, offering energy efficiency. This is more than just a house--it's a lifestyle. Don't miss this rare waterfront gem with direct Lake Ponchartrain access. Motivated seller, Bring Offers
AcadianaMLS #NO2498677
Aug 24, 2025
Price Changed
$345,000
$115/sq ft
Jul 21, 2025
Price Changed
$349,000
$117/sq ft
Jun 2, 2025
Price Changed
$359,000
$120/sq ft
Apr 27, 2025
Listed
$389,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 2017
Sold
$250,000
$84/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2113170
Jul 13, 2017
Listed
$259,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 2008
Sold
$185,000
$62/sq ft
GSREIN #751613
Jul 11, 2008
Listed
$240,000
$80/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO751613
Jul 11, 2008
Listed
$240,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1985
Sold
$40,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,652 (+27.8%)
$3,610 + $23,750
$27,360
2025
$2,858 (−1.4%)
$3,610 + $23,750
$27,360
2024
$2,900 (+13.2%)
$3,610 + $24,890
$28,500
2023
$2,562 (+10.7%)
$3,610 + $20,680
$24,290
2022
$2,315 (−33.8%)
$3,610 + $19,650
$23,260
2021
$3,497 (−1.0%)
$3,610 + $20,680
$24,290
2020
$3,531 (−0.9%)
$3,610 + $20,680
$24,290
2019
$3,562 (−1.9%)
$3,610 + $20,680
$24,290
2018
$3,633 (+48.7%)
$3,610 + $19,970
$23,580
2017
$2,444 (+17.0%)
$3,610 + $19,970
$23,580
2015
$2,088
$3,610 + $17,410
$21,020
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,964
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,964
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orleans Parish
APN
39W960109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
S-RS
IZD - NON-COMMERCIAL STR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
IZD - COMMERCIAL SHORT TERM RENTAL
IZD - BED AND BREAKFAST
Single-Family Residential District
The S-RS Single-Family Residential District is intended for single-family residential neighborhoods developed after World War II where a more uniform lotting pattern is evident with larger, generally uniform setbacks. Limited non-residential uses such as places of worship that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be allowed.
Zone overlays
Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District
Bed and Breakfast Interim Zoning District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Office
Recreation
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, 21 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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in New Orleans. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4435 Francesco Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $235,000 and $385,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $235K to $385K.