Firehouses, Horse Stable, and More To Be Auctioned Off

By Sarah Chase Jul 17, 2013, 12:48pm CDT

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By Sarah Chase Jul 17, 2013, 12:48pm CDT

Two former fire stations, Bywater horse stables, and a visitors' center are just some of the city's unused properties being auctioned off at the end of the month. While most are in poor condition, the architectural value is strong. The property can be scoped out during three open houses, one this Friday, July 19 and the others July 26 and 30, all from noon to 2 p.m.

· City Surplus Property Auction [nola.gov]
· City Surplus Auction Date Set [PRCNO]

7450 Paris Road

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Built in 1994 as a visitors' center, this 2,820-sq.ft commercial building has been empty since Katrina. In "unrenovated condition" on .76 of an acre, the bid starts at $70,000.

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7450 Paris Road, New Orleans, LA 70129

7311 Chef Menteur Highway

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This firestation from the 1960s in "very poor condition" has been vacant since Hurricane Katrina. The 2,929-sq.ft. building has an opening bid of $45,000.

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7311 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70126

6038 St. Claude Avenue

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A former fire station in the Holy Cross neighborhood of the Lower 9th Ward, this 1,976-sq.ft. structure is in "poor condition." Built in 1924, bidding opens at $31,500.

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6038 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Poland Avenue Stables

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Formerly used as horse stables for the NOPD, this "average condition" Bywater property has some roof and termite damage. Bidding starts at $112,500.

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1000 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

2552 St. Phillip Street

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This 2,163-sq.ft. police station-turned-community center was built in 1902. Bidding starts at $175,000.

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2552 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

801 Rosedale Drive

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This 2,163-sq.ft. house in Navarre, a sub-district of Lakeview, is in "poor condition" with roof damage, weak floors, and "extensive termite intrusion." Bidding opens at $97,500