How much does a new construction residential cost in New Orleans?
Built from 2,854 comparable filed projects in New Orleans public records, compiled 2026-07-27 — a filed reference, not a measured invoice total.
Excluded before the median is computed: placeholder and nominal-value filings, filings whose figure is a fee rather than a cost, commercial work types, non-residential properties, apartment-building and high-rise work, and low-confidence category matches.
New construction residential projects filed in New Orleans typically run about $189,000, with most between $146,000 and $261,000, based on 2,854 filings (New Orleans public records).
These are comparable filed projects in New Orleans — a typical reference range, not a quote. Your project can land anywhere in the spread depending on scope, materials, and access.
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What's the typical range for a new construction residential in New Orleans?
Most new construction residential projects in New Orleans run $146,000 to $261,000, with a median around $189,000, based on 2,854 filings of comparable filed work (New Orleans public records).
What is the new construction residential figure for New Orleans based on?
Built from 2,854 comparable filed projects in New Orleans public records, compiled 2026-07-27 — a filed reference, not a measured invoice total. Excluded before the median is computed: placeholder and nominal-value filings, filings whose figure is a fee rather than a cost, commercial work types, non-residential properties, apartment-building and high-rise work, and low-confidence category matches.
How recent is this data?
These figures reflect comparable new construction residential projects filed in New Orleans public records (city open data), compiled as of 2026-07-27. They refresh as new filings are published.
What affects the cost of a new construction residential?
Scope, materials, finishes, the age and condition of the home, and site access. The spread above ($146,000–$261,000) reflects that range — your project can land anywhere in it.
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