Family Living  ·  Metairie, Louisiana

Four Bedrooms, a Big Backyard, and Everything Metairie Offers — Why 1212 Kathleen Avenue Belongs on Your Shortlist

A well-maintained 4-bedroom home in the heart of Jefferson Parish, priced at $250,000 — with the space, location, and practical layout that growing families and first-time buyers keep searching for in Metairie.

By The Robin Group  ·  Keller Williams Realty Services  ·  August 17, 2026

1212 Kathleen Ave  ·  Metairie, LA 70003  ·  Listed at $250,000

Metairie is one of the most consistently desirable addresses in the greater New Orleans metro — and $250,000 still gets you a real home here if you know where to look. 1212 Kathleen Avenue is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home with 1,679 square feet of livable space in a quiet, established neighborhood of Jefferson Parish. For buyers who want the convenience of Metairie — the schools, the commute, the infrastructure — without stretching their budget to get there, this listing is worth a serious look.

Four Bedrooms in Metairie Under $250K — That's the Story

Let's start with the math, because it's genuinely compelling. Metairie's median home price sits well above this listing's price point, and four-bedroom homes in Jefferson Parish at this range move quickly. At $149 per square foot, 1212 Kathleen Avenue is priced below the neighborhood average — which means a buyer who acts quickly gets both the location and the value.

The four-bedroom layout gives this home real flexibility. Whether you're a growing family that needs room to expand, a buyer who works from home and needs a dedicated office, or someone who wants a guest room without sacrificing a bedroom, the floor plan accommodates you without compromise. Two full bathrooms serve the home well, keeping the morning routine manageable even with a full household.

"Welcome home to 1212 Kathleen Avenue in Metairie, Louisiana — discover a blend of space, comfort, and convenience." Listing Description · MLS #2563174

A Layout Built for Everyday Life

The floor plan at 1212 Kathleen is designed for the way families actually move through a home — connected common areas that make everyday routines easy, bedrooms that offer genuine privacy, and a sense of flow that doesn't box you in. The living spaces open naturally, making the home feel larger than the square footage suggests on paper.

At 1,679 square feet, the home is the right size for most families — large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably, manageable enough to maintain without it becoming a full-time project. This is the kind of home that gets better the more time you spend in it, revealing its practicality and livability in the details of daily life rather than in a single dramatic feature.

The Backyard Has Room to Actually Use

The backyard is a genuine selling point. Metairie lots at this price point can be tight, but 1212 Kathleen gives you real outdoor space — enough for a weekend barbecue, a playset, a garden, or simply a place to decompress at the end of the day. For families with kids or pets, a usable backyard isn't a luxury — it's a requirement, and this home delivers it.

Outdoor space in a mature Jefferson Parish neighborhood also means established trees, defined lot lines, and a neighborhood rhythm that newer subdivisions haven't yet developed. This is a street where people have lived for years, and that stability comes through in the quality of the block itself.

What's Included — Key Features

Metairie: Why the Address Still Matters

Metairie is Jefferson Parish's most established community, and its appeal hasn't faded. You're 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans with none of the city's flood risk or property tax burden. Lakeside Shopping Center, Veterans Memorial Boulevard's restaurant corridor, Ochsner Medical Center, and some of Jefferson Parish's most respected public schools are all within easy reach of Kathleen Avenue.

The 70003 zip code in particular sits in a part of Metairie that's convenient to I-10 without feeling like you're living next to it — the kind of quiet, residential neighborhood where you know your neighbors and your commute is predictable. For families relocating from outside Louisiana or buyers moving from New Orleans, Metairie at this price point represents one of the most rational real estate decisions in the metro.

Homes in this market tend to sell within about 13 days of listing at close to asking price. This is a new listing — which means the window to act is right now.

The Bottom Line for Buyers

At $250,000 — $149 per square foot — 1212 Kathleen Avenue gives buyers something genuinely rare in today's Metairie market: four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a functional floor plan, and outdoor space in a well-established neighborhood, at a price that still makes financial sense. Whether you're a first-time buyer building equity in Jefferson Parish or a family looking to trade up into more space without leaving the metro area, this home deserves a showing.

MLS #2563174. Listed by The Robin Group, Keller Williams Realty Services. Contact us today at 985-778-2525 to schedule your private tour before this one is gone.

Information sourced from GSREIN MLS #2563174. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All square footage approximate. Equal Housing Opportunity. Listed by The Robin Group, Keller Williams Realty Services. Lic. in LA. Each office independently owned and operated.