Spacious raised basement, with secondary apartment, asks $439K

Located near Bayou St. John, and a block from Esplanade Avenue, is a roomy raised basement Mid-City home. The neighborhood has an above average bike score, making errands a breeze, especially with several neighborhood amenities located on Esplanade Avenue.

The asking price is $439,000. The home is priced $143 per square foot, which is under the $169 neighborhood average, according to Redfin.

At entry, guest and residents are greeted with a sizable covered front porch area that overlooks Dorgenois Street.

Inside, the home has two bedrooms, both of which are equipped with sizable closets. Additionally, the home has two bathrooms, and a flexible office space. Most notably the home has high ceilings, exposed support beams, hardwood flooring and its original doors.

The kitchen comes equipped with a butler’s pantry, and granite countertops. As a plus, the home is sold furnished with the stainless steel appliances pictured.

Storage space is one of this home’s most strongest attributes. On the ground floor there is a a garage that can fit up to two cars. The home also has 342 square feet of unfinished attic space, ideal for future expansion.

As an added benefit of this home, there is a two bedroom and one bathroom in-law unit with a separate entrance.

The home has a combined living area of 3,076 square feet.

Out back is a spacious backyard accompanied by a covered rear porch and a concrete and brick patios.

• 1231 Dorgenois St. [Tommy Crane]