5 open houses you can attend this weekend

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By Eric Craig Jun 1, 2018, 11:17am CDT

New Orleans has several beautiful homes on the market. Some listings date back to the 19th century, while others have captivating stories behind their constructions. Here’s a list of five exceptional open houses you shouldn’t miss this weekend, June 2 to 3.

3139 North Villere Street

In St. Claude you’ll find this charming shotgun with off-street parking that asks $295,000. Recently overhauled, the home has 11-foot ceilings, heart pine floors, and a spacious floorplan. In the living room and kitchen you’ll find a funky, but pleasing trim between the wall and the ceiling. Its updated kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinets. Measuring at 1,400 square feet, the home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Out back is a wooden deck and a modest backyard. You can visit this home on Saturday, June 2, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

1029 Independence Street

In Bywater, you can buy this turn-key cottage for $399,000. At 1,312 square feet, the home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Highlights include hardwood floors, crown molding, 11-foot ceilings, and an airy floorplan. The home comes fully furnished from the linens on the bed to the utensils in the kitchen. Out back is a wooden deck and a separate patio. An Open house is scheduled on Sunday, June 3, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

6565 Milne Boulevard

For $649,000, you can buy this sizable home with a giant front yard in Lakeview. The home has four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and 3,061 square feet of floorspace. Highlights include its 10-foot ceilings, wood floors, tall ceilings, and airy living and dining rooms. Its kitchen has pendant lighting, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Out back is a covered patio and a built-in pool. The home also has a two-car garage. An open house is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

2525 Marengo Street

This Neoclassical Revival camelback double in Freret just hit the market at $450,000. We could stare at its white and purple facade all day. The multi-family home also has off-street parking at its side. Both units have their original wood trim, mantels, and dark hardwood floors. The units both have two bedrooms and one bathroom. The owner’s unit, which has an office, is slightly larger at 1,560 square feet. The secondary unit has 1,351 square feet of floorspace. A shared yard and garage sit at the rear of the double. This multi-family home will be open Sunday, June 3, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

1831 North Rampart Street

In the Marigny Triangle, one of our favorite Creole cottages seeks a new buyer for $839,000. We’re in love with the home’s two tall dormers on its roof, its bright green shutters, and its four transoms. The home has vaulted ceilings that max out at 12-feet in height. You’ll also find recessed lighting, hardwood floors, exposed brick, preserved millwork, and mantels. Its kitchen has a center island with a sink, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Measuring at 2,824 square feet, the home has four bedroom and three bathrooms. A screened porch overlooks a stone-paved patio at the rear of the home. You can visit the home on Sunday, June 3, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.