There's lots of action happening in Mid-City these days. The swanky University Medical Center opened this weekend and, the Lafitte Greenway is just about complete. The latter is a really exciting endeavor that's already drawing big developments, like a mixed-used project from Sidney Torres IV and a big doggie day care. Property is going to be even hotter in that neighborhood than it already is, so we've mapped a few houses on the market that are close to the Greenway that you should probably consider buying right this second.
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Six Houses Near Lafitte Greenway You Should Buy Right Now

114 S Hennessey St.
Size: 3,586 sq. ft.
Price: $650,000
The Skinny: The Victorian known as the "Flag House" operated as a vacation rental before hitting the market. The six-bedroom, four-bathroom two-story has a lush back patio with deck and a separate studio.
217 N Jeff Davis Pkwy.
Size: 5,260 Sq. Ft.
Price: $564,000
The Skinny: The eight-bedroom, six-and-a-half bathroom raised basement is in definite need of an update, but location, location, location, as they say.
3006 Bienville St.
Size: 1,739 Sq. Ft.
Price: $359,500
The Skinny: This double-turned-single is now a grey-everything three-bedroom, two-bathroom. In the back there's a deck and small yard.
2918 Conti St.
Size: 1,829 Sq. Ft.
Price: $198,000
The Skinny: Warning! Viewing the photos on this listing may inspire claustrophobia and terror. These two shotguns connected by a breezeway is definitely a fixer upper, but could be a cool owner/renter occupied space.
4228 Orleans Ave.
Size: 2,160 Sq. Ft.
Price: $678,000
The Skinny: Built in 1922, this arts and crafts four-bedroom, two bathroom, was previously divided into apartments. This space definitely needs an update, but it has potential.
323 N. Roman St.
Size: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
Price: $399,000
The Skinny: This Victorian double-turned-single was totally renovated. Also at the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is a huge walk in closet in the master bedroom and a big backyard with small back porch.