About 147 JOY Street, River Ridge, Louisiana, 70123
Charming River Ridge home on a HUGE lot with a guest apartment! Great for multi-generational living or rental income! Guest apartment has its own kitchen, full bath, living room and bedroom! Flexible floorplan allows for private full guest apartment or could be turned into another primary suite or entertaining space! Many options. Just a short walk to the levee walking path and across the highway from John Curtis and St. Matthew Schools. This charming 1950s all brick home sits on an 100x130 lot filled with lush landscaping, including a majestic live oak, colorful crepe myrtles, butterfly and bird loving bushes, and a fruiting Meyer lemon tree. A 420 sqft apartment with a full kitchen, living room, bedroom, bath, and storage offers a private entrance and the option to lock it off from the main home, making it great for guests, live in relatives or rental income. The main house blends mid-century charm with modern big system updates completed in 2021 including new roofs on the main home and three additional buildings, fresh interior paint, Window World windows, new main HVAC system, storm doors, storm shutters, gutters with leaf guard, updated fencing & iron gates, enhanced landscaping, and a wired Brinks alarm system. **The "family room" with the piano used to be a bedroom and could easily be turned back into one!!** Rear yard access leads to three storage buildings with electrical capabilities, one of which is a full-sized garage with a half bath. With an assumable flood policy of just $785/year, abundant storage, multiple entertaining spaces, and big-ticket system updates already complete, this home is a rare find offering both character and convenience in a prime River Ridge location. Check out the photos for optional floorplan changes! Book your showing today!
Water Source : Public
Sewer : Public Sewer
Parking Features: Garage, Off Street, One Space, Boat, RV Access/Parking
Has Garage
Security Features : Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Exterior Features: Fence
Patio And Porch Features : Concrete, Other
Lot Features : City Lot, Oversized Lot, Rectangular Lot
Architectural Style : Traditional
Property Condition : Very Good Condition
Appliances : Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range
Heating : Yes.
Heating System : Central, Multiple Heating Units
Cooling: Central Air, 3+ Units
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels : One
Roof Type: Shingle
Interior Features: Attic, Butler's Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs
Windows Features: Screens
Green Energy Efficient :Windows
Water Source : Public
Sewer : Public Sewer
Parking Features: Garage, Off Street, One Space, Boat, RV Access/Parking
Has Garage
Security Features : Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Exterior Features: Fence
Patio And Porch Features : Concrete, Other
Lot Features : City Lot, Oversized Lot, Rectangular Lot
Architectural Style : Traditional
Property Condition : Very Good Condition
Appliances : Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range
Heating : Yes.
Heating System : Central, Multiple Heating Units
Cooling: Central Air, 3+ Units
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels : One
Roof Type: Shingle
Interior Features: Attic, Butler's Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs
Windows Features: Screens
Green Energy Efficient :Windows

Street Address: 147 JOY Street
City: River Ridge
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70123
County: Jefferson
Directions: Head W on Jefferson Highway from New Orleans, turn left on Joy St towards the river

Property Information :
Listing Status: Active
Size: 2,484 Sqft
MLS #: 2516722
Bedrooms: 4 bd
Bathrooms: 3 ba
Price: $374,000
Construction Status: Built in 1950
Last Modified : Dec 15 2025 3:42AM
Amenities :
Energy Efficient

Courtesy of: Christina Ingrassia, LATTER & BLUM (LATT09) (MLS# LATT09)
Source MLS: GSREIN