By Andrew Rodriguez & Tony Bertucci
Request your written cash offer or call 504-920-4747.
If you are thinking “I need to sell my house in Bywater,” you are probably weighing more than a price. Maybe it is a shotgun double your family has owned for decades, a Creole cottage with a growing repair list, a rental you are tired of managing or a house you inherited after a loss. This Q&A answers the questions Bywater owners ask us most, so you can decide what makes sense on your own terms.
Bertucci Investment Group is a local cash home buyer run by Andrew Rodriguez and Tony Bertucci. We buy houses across Bywater, the rest of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish in their current condition. Asking questions does not commit you to anything.
What makes selling a house in Bywater different?
Bywater sits downriver from the Marigny, between Florida Avenue, the Mississippi River, the railroad tracks along Homer Plessy Way (once Press Street) and the Industrial Canal. Many houses here are more than a century old: shotgun singles and doubles, camelbacks and Creole cottages built right up to the sidewalk. That history is a big part of the neighborhood’s appeal, and it also shapes how a sale works.
- Historic district rules. Exterior changes can need city review, which affects what a buyer can plan.
- Older systems. Original wiring, cast iron drains, pier foundations and old roofs show up on almost every inspection.
- Mixed ownership. Many owners live in one side of a double and rent the other, or have used the house as a rental.
- Family homes. Plenty of Bywater houses have passed down through generations, which can mean succession paperwork before a sale.
Do I have to fix my Bywater house before selling?
No. If you list with an agent, buyers and their inspectors will expect a lot from a house that is 100 years old, and repair requests often follow. If you sell as-is to a cash buyer, you skip the repair list, the contractors and the showings.
Termite damage, sagging floors, knob-and-tube wiring, roof leaks and piers that need leveling are common in older New Orleans houses. Our guide on selling a house with termite damage covers one of the most common problems. Whatever the issue, tell the buyer what you know. Selling as-is means the buyer accepts the condition in writing, not that problems stay hidden.
How do historic district rules affect a sale?
Much of Bywater falls within a local historic district overseen by the city’s Historic District Landmarks Commission. Exterior work such as replacing windows, changing siding, rebuilding a porch or demolition can need approval first. Those rules follow the property, not the owner, so they do not stop you from selling.
What helps is sharing the paperwork. If you have an open permit, a violation notice or an application in progress, tell the buyer early so it can be handled in the purchase agreement. A buyer who works on older New Orleans homes can plan around historic review instead of asking you to finish the work first.
Selling a Bywater double or rental
Many Bywater owners have a tenant on one side or both. A sale does not automatically end a lease, so the buyer usually steps into the existing lease. Gather each lease, the security deposit records and the rent history. If a tenant is behind on rent or a lease is unwritten, mention it up front. A Louisiana attorney can review notice and possession questions before you sign.
If the house has been used as a short-term rental, do not assume a permit carries over to a new owner. New Orleans short-term rental rules have changed several times, so confirm the current rules with the city and put the plan for any booked stays in writing.
Inherited a house in Bywater?
If you are handling a parent’s or grandparent’s house after a loss, be patient with yourself. There is no rule that says you have to decide right away. Keep the house locked, insured and checked on, and take the photos, papers and keepsakes that matter to your family.
In Louisiana, a succession usually confirms who has authority to sign before a sale can close, and a succession attorney can explain the steps. When several heirs share a house, choosing one person to share updates keeps everyone working from the same information. Our guide to selling an inherited house in New Orleans goes deeper.
How a cash sale with us works
- Reach out. Call 504-920-4747 or use the form above with the address and what you know about the condition.
- Walk-through. We set up a time to see the house that works for you and any tenants.
- Written offer. You receive a written cash offer with the terms spelled out. There is no obligation to accept.
- Review. Take your time and share the terms with your attorney, family or anyone you trust.
- Close. You pick the closing date that works for you at a local title company.
Sell my house in Bywater: FAQ
Can I sell my house in Bywater without making repairs?
Yes. A cash buyer can purchase a Bywater house in its current condition, including termite damage, old wiring, roof leaks or settling piers. Share the problems you know about and ask whether the written offer includes an inspection period or other conditions. Selling as-is does not mean hiding known issues.
My house is in a historic district. Does that stop a cash sale?
No. Historic district rules mainly cover exterior work such as windows, porches, siding and demolition. They do not stop you from selling. Tell the buyer about any open permits, violation notices or approvals in progress so they can be handled in the written agreement.
Can I sell a Bywater double with tenants living on one or both sides?
Often, yes. A sale does not automatically end a lease. Share each lease, the deposit records and the rent history early, and have a Louisiana attorney review any notice or possession questions before you agree to terms.
Does a short-term rental permit transfer when I sell?
Do not assume it does. New Orleans short-term rental rules have changed several times. Confirm the current rules with the City of New Orleans and write the plan for any upcoming guest bookings into the purchase agreement.
We inherited a house in Bywater. What should we do first?
Take the time your family needs. Keep the house locked, insured and checked on, and gather the will, deed and recent tax bills when you are ready. A Louisiana succession attorney can explain who has authority to sign before a sale can close.
How do I request a cash offer for my Bywater house?
Use the form near the top of this page or call 504-920-4747. Tell us the address, the condition and the ownership situation. Ask for the proposed terms in writing, review them with anyone you trust and pick the closing date that works for you.
Talk with a local New Orleans team
Andrew Rodriguez and Tony Bertucci handle every purchase personally and have earned 131 Google reviews from local sellers. If you are ready to talk about your Bywater house, request a written cash offer above or call 504-920-4747. Owners in nearby neighborhoods may also find our Gentilly seller Q&A and Irish Channel shotgun guide useful.