Welcome to Broadmoor, New Orleans, Real Estate

Broadmoor is a small neighborhood in New Orleans near the Uptown/Carrollton areas. The entirety of the neighborhood is just over half a square mile, but it is known for its new homes, vibrant culture, and walkable layout.

The neighborhood of Broadmoor is defined by Eve St on the north, Washing Ave and Toledano St on the east, South Claiborne Avenue on the south, and Jefferson Ave, South Rocheblave St and Nashville Ave on the west.

Broadmoor was one of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but because of that much of the neighborhood is new construction, or at least renovated and improved construction. 

Originally, the Bring Back New Orleans Commission wanted to turn Broadmoor into a large park, but the residents who had lived there for generations wouldn’t stand for it. They insisted on rebuilding. Many of them lived on the second floor of their Broadmoor homes while they renovated the flood damage on the first floor. Even before the flooding, the Broadmoor Historic District was named to the National Register of Historic Places. 

Things to Do in New Orleans: Broadmoor

Dining in Broadmoor

El Pavo Real

Right in the heart of Broadmoor, where Napoleon Ave, Fontainebleau Dr, and S Broad St all converge, is this vibrant restaurant serving up authentic Mexican cuisine–with a New Orleans flair. Anyone who thinks that New Orleans can’t do Mexican food will soon be won over by the ceviche straight out of the Gulf of Mexico, the Carnitas, and the Al Pastor. 

But the New Orleans fusion is what sets El Pavo Real apart: the menu is filled with fish dishes such as Pescado Vera Cruz, Pescado Frito tacos, and Shrimp Ensalada de la Casa. 

The Vegan Snack Shack

There’s always a line to get into the Vegan Snack Shack, but it’s because people love it so much–and the food is worth the wait. Try the Liberation Burger or the Pecan Burger, and their cinnamon rolls are to die for. Other treats are the all-vegan spicy sausage, baked mac and cheese, fried cauliflower, and their signature jambalaya. 

The Original Cajun Seafood

There are four locations of this very local chain around New Orleans, but many say that Broadmoor is the best. Known for having amazing cajun seafood–Po-Boys, Platters, Gumbo, Boiled Seafood–they also are one of the best places to get fresh raw seafood to cook at home. Always stocked with the latest catches you can fill up on shrimp, crawfish, crabs, oysters, catfish, and much more.

Broadmoor Residents and Community

When looking for Broadmoor real estate for sale you want to know what kind of community you’re moving into. The wonderful news is that Broadmoor has long been known for being family-friendly. There are several public primary and secondary schools, as well as charter public schools, in the Broadmoor neighborhood. 

The Rosa F. Keller Library was originally built in 1918, and has been thoroughly renovated and refurbished, reopening in 2012. It now features classrooms, meeting rooms, a teaching kitchen and a coffee shop. There’s a community center and an outdoor reading garden. 

Broadmoor Homes For Sale 

With the 2005 flooding, much of Broadmore has been renovated or is new, and it is becoming a central hub for young professionals. Many of the Broadmoor houses for sale are starter homes, but you can also find historic homes that have been restored (or spared from the flooding altogether). The community is known for having some of the best walking streets in New Orleans, LA, as the homes are filled with gorgeous flowers and well-maintained yards. 

Many of the homes for sale in Broadmoor have their roots in the late 1800s, but have been continually refurbished and expanded, both before and after Katrina. Those once-small homes have become three-story expansive homes–all while maintaining the charm of the Broadmoor improvements.

With a population of just over 7000 residents, it’s estimated that 58% own and 42% rent, and the median home value is $320,000 while the median rent is $1,250. It’s especially known for the diversity of its residents, something which the community takes pride in. 

Homes for sale in Broadmoor