Selling a Distressed Double As-Is in Mid-City New Orleans

This Mid-City New Orleans property is a clear example of how quickly a house can become overwhelming to own. The home is a double, with two bedrooms and one bathroom on each side, and years of wear have taken a toll throughout the structure.

During the walkthrough, one side initially appeared manageable, but clear signs of aging showed up fast. Sloping floors, boarded-up windows, broken glass, and limited light in the back raised concerns right away. As the walkthrough continued, the full scope of the damage became more obvious.

The other side of the double revealed even more severe issues, including major floor sloping, large holes, and extensive interior damage. This video shows what distressed properties in selling a house in Mid-City New Orleans can look like and why many owners decide to sell a house as-is instead of taking on major repairs.

You can watch the video to see the property and hear more about the situation, or read the video transcript below.

Video Transcript

I’m here at another property. Let’s go inside and see what kind of house we’re buying this time. We buy houses fast, and we buy them for cash.

It’s Dillon again with Home Buyer Louisiana. We want to help you get rid of that property you no longer want. First and foremost, go to HomeBuyerLouisiana.com. Let us know how to get in touch with you and tell us about the property you’re ready to sell, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.

Right now, I’m at a property in Mid-City. It’s a double, with two bedrooms and one bathroom on each side. I love the Mid-City area here in New Orleans.

At first glance, walking through the first side, it didn’t seem too bad. There are slopes in the floors, which I’m assuming are due to old joists. It’s pretty dark in the back, so visibility is limited. Everything is boarded up, with broken windows and boards on most of them. You can see a little bit of daylight coming through, but there are definitely issues with the floors.

This place will likely need to be re-joisted and leveled throughout. There’s even a large hole in the wall between units, which is one way to get to know your neighbor. There’s damage on the exterior, and the property is very aged. Based on the marks on the ceiling, I’m assuming the roof has damage as well. There are light fixtures hanging down inside. At first, I thought it wasn’t too bad.

Then I walked over to the other side, expecting something similar, and it was completely different. There’s a huge hole, a massive mess, and significant sloping in the floors from one end to the other. There’s a lot of damage on this side, and it gets extremely dark back there as well.

If you have a property that’s in severely distressed condition and you don’t have the time, the funds, the resources, or simply don’t want to deal with it, for any reason, whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, contact us at HomeBuyerLouisiana.com. Let us know about the property, and we’ll be in touch with you very soon.

Selling a house in Mid-City New Orleans?

Homes in Mid-City and nearby areas of Orleans Parish often come with aging structures and long-term repair challenges. Owners in Carrollton, Gentilly, Lakeview, and Uptown often face similar issues with older doubles, uneven floors, and deferred maintenance. If you own a distressed property in this part of New Orleans and do not want to take on major repairs, selling as-is can be a practical option.

Home Buyer Louisiana also helps homeowners sell houses as-is across Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, the Northshore, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and surrounding areas.