Incredible opportunity on Little Farms Avenue! Situated on an oversized 85' x 131' lot, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an office/potential 5th bedroom and multiple bonus spaces is ready for a new owner to bring this estate back to life. While the home is in need of interior renovation, its structural components are SOLID including a solid brick exterior, good foundation, 5 year old roof, good functioning plumbing & sewer systems, and a Trane 5-ton unit in good working order. This home has a generous footprint, flexible layout & standout architectural details offering tremendous potential to create something truly special. Step inside to an impressive two-story entry with soaring ceilings & a dramatic staircase that immediately gives the home a sense of scale. The first floor offers an abundance of living space, including multiple living rooms, an office, formal dining room & sunroom, providing plenty of room to reimagine the layout for entertaining, working from home or everyday living. The spacious kitchen sits at the center of the home and offers an excellent opportunity for a complete transformation. All 4 bedrooms are located upstairs. The primary suite features an en-suite bath along with an adjoining sitting room that opens directly onto the balcony. This versatile space could be an office, nursery, dressing room or an expansive walk-in closet. Outside, the property offers even more possibilities with a large backyard, patio, rear yard vehicle access & an attached double-car garage with additional storage. The generous lot provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, a future pool or other improvements. With its spacious floorplan, oversized lot, gated rear yard access, generous setback from Little Farms, distinctive architecture and abundance of flexible living areas, this home offers the kind of space & potential that can be difficult to find. Bring your renovation ideas & transform this property into a truly impressive Little Farms estate.
J H Little Farms, located between Jefferson Highway and the Mississippi River levee, is a residential and suburban River Ridge neighborhood with ranch-style streetscapes and a leafy, low-rise feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Jefferson Highway near Little Farms Avenue, where corner markets, casual eateries, and steady commuter traffic set the daily rhythm. Local pillars include Little Farms Avenue, a longtime gourmet grocer and café, as well as nearby Ochsner Medical Center and the Jefferson Parish Library’s River Ridge branch for everyday errands and routines. Homes tend toward mid-century single-story builds with deep driveways and mature trees. The levee path frames morning walks and bike rides with wide river views. Nearby Elmwood Shopping Center adds big retail without changing the quiet blocks.
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Offer insights
551 Little Farms Ave · $375,000
$375K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $375K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.4%
Most homes are selling 5% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Pantry
Stainless steel appliances
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Covered brick patio
Shed(s)
Home design
Two-story home
Brick and stucco exterior
Average condition
Slab foundation
Parking
Attached garage
Boat parking
RV access/parking
Construction
Shingle roof
Built with brick and stucco
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
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Incredible opportunity on Little Farms Avenue! Situated on an oversized 85' x 131' lot, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an office/potential 5th bedroom and multiple bonus spaces is ready for a new owner to bring this estate back to life. While the home is in need of interior renovation, its structural components are SOLID including a solid brick exterior, good foundation, 5 year old roof, good functioning plumbing & sewer systems, and a Trane 5-ton unit in good working order. This home has a generous footprint, flexible layout & standout architectural details offering tremendous potential to create something truly special. Step inside to an impressive two-story entry with soaring ceilings & a dramatic staircase that immediately gives the home a sense of scale. The first floor offers an abundance of living space, including multiple living rooms, an office, formal dining room & sunroom, providing plenty of room to reimagine the layout for entertaining, working from home or everyday living. The spacious kitchen sits at the center of the home and offers an excellent opportunity for a complete transformation. All 4 bedrooms are located upstairs. The primary suite features an en-suite bath along with an adjoining sitting room that opens directly onto the balcony. This versatile space could be an office, nursery, dressing room or an expansive walk-in closet. Outside, the property offers even more possibilities with a large backyard, patio, rear yard vehicle access & an attached double-car garage with additional storage. The generous lot provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, a future pool or other improvements. With its spacious floorplan, oversized lot, gated rear yard access, generous setback from Little Farms, distinctive architecture and abundance of flexible living areas, this home offers the kind of space & potential that can be difficult to find. Bring your renovation ideas & transform this property into a truly impressive Little Farms estate.
Public Records
Sep 1, 2004
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,712 (+5.2%)
$13,280 + $8,000
$21,280
2024
$2,579 (+3.5%)
$13,280 + $8,000
$21,280
2023
$2,492 (+2.8%)
$10,630 + $9,060
$19,690
2022
$2,424 (+7.7%)
$10,630 + $9,060
$19,690
2021
$2,250 (+0.8%)
$10,630 + $9,060
$19,690
2020
$2,233 (+8.2%)
$10,630 + $9,060
$19,690
2019
$2,065 (+7.4%)
$8,510 + $9,190
$17,700
2018
$1,922
$8,510 + $9,190
$17,700
2017
$1,922 (+2.1%)
$8,510 + $9,190
$17,700
2016
$1,883 (+1.0%)
$8,510 + $9,190
$17,700
2014
$1,865
$6,810 + $10,550
$17,360
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0.25 Acres
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Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson Parish
APN
0910010376
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
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Redfin Estimate for 551 Little Farms Ave
$372,499
$2,501 under list price of $375K
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