About 144 Metairie Lawn Drive
Charming, well-maintained 4 bed/3 bath Old Metairie cottage with sparkling saltwater pool - move in ready! Classic front-porch entry with swing. Formal living and dining rooms retain original details: hardwood floors, columns and an abundance of windows. Updated kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances and a well-organized pantry; adjacent breakfast room for casual dining. Cozy family room opens to the rear yard. Spacious, private primary suite on the first floor with pool views and French doors to the back porch. First floor also includes a second bedroom and an office (or optional 5th bedroom). Upstairs offers two oversized bedrooms with a shared Jack-and-Jill bath. 10' ceilings on the main level and 8' upstairs. Freshly refinished wood floors downstairs and new tile in primary bathroom. Outdoor living highlights a saltwater pool with sunbathing ledge and covered cabana for al fresco dining. The detached storage garage is also equipped with a toilet and utility sink. Security and convenience: SimpliSafe self-install alarm, Ring cameras and doorbell, portable Duromax 13k tri-fuel generator, and ~6.2 kW solar panels (approx. $100/month energy savings). Recent and notable updates: interior electrical (2010), copper repipe (2010), solar (2013), Hardie board exterior (2013), rear HVAC (2023), front AC (2017)/front heater (2025), roof (2022). Flood zone X.
Features of 144 Metairie Lawn Drive
| MLS® # | 2528823 |
|---|---|
| Price | $819,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,979 |
| Acres | 0.17 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached, Cottage |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 144 Metairie Lawn Drive |
|---|---|
| City | Metairie |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Louisiana |
| Zip Code | 70001 |
Amenities
| Parking | Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener |
|---|---|
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Salt Water |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Stainless Steel Appliances |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Heating | Central, Multiple Heating Units |
| Cooling | CentralAir,TwoUnits |
| Fireplace | No |
| Fireplaces | None |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Exterior | HardiPlank Type |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Fence |
| Lot Description | City Lot, Oversized Lot, Rectangular Lot |
| Roof | Asphalt, Shingle |
| Construction | HardiPlank Type |
| Foundation | Raised |
Additional Information
| Days on Market | 3 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| HOA Fees | 0.00 |
| Listing Provided By | Prieur Properties, LLC |