You can buy this renovated cottage in Holy Cross for $169K

This adorable barge-board cottage near Chartres Street just hit the market. Sitting less than three blocks from the Mississippi River, its asking price is $169,000.

At first glance, this two-bay home has a shuttered door and transom at its facade and off-street parking to its side.

This home has a shotgun-inspired floorplan with each room stacked behind the next. It opens into a sizable living room. It has an open-floor dining space at its rear. Highlights include its French and wooden doors, hardwood flooring, and pendant lighting. This home also has a laundry room.

Its open kitchen has stainless steel appliances, open shelving, and a custom island.

At 1,055 square feet, it has one bedroom and one bathroom. A private patio and modest yard sit at this home’s rear.

• 515 Alabo Street [Urban Vision, LLC]