
Residential Land for Sale in Gretna, Louisiana
999 5th St, Gretna, LA 70053
A rare opportunity awaits with this prime vacant lot of record situated at the quiet, end-of-the-road location on 5th Street in historic Mechanickham! Located in preferred Flood Zone X, this versatile property features a major head start with a full-length concrete driveway extending all the way to the rear of the lot-saving you substantial preparation costs while providing immediate off-street parking or easy construction access. Positioned just 2 blocks from the Mississippi River Levee and 3 blocks from Huey P. Long Avenue, you'll enjoy walkable access to the Gretna Heritage Festival, Farmers Market, Cultural Center, local parks, neighborhood dining, and the Gretna Ferry for a quick commute into the New Orleans CBD. Capitalize on Gretna's exciting city revitalization initiatives by building a custom single-family home, constructing a private garage or workshop, or creating a lush outdoor oasis-available individually or paired with the adjacent historic 1897 home (OPEN HOUSE Sun, 8-30 from 11-1 AND Tue, 9-1 from 11-1) to double your footprint in the heart of Old Gretna.
Location
- Street address
- 999 5th St, Lot 999
- Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Zip code
- 70053
- Community
- New Mechanickham
- Elevation
- 4 feet
Property details
- Lot size
- 0.08 acres3,485 sq ft
- Zoning
- RES
- MLS #
- NOMAR 2574242
- Posted
Parcels
- 0100000785
Legal description
SQ 15 NEW MECHANICKHAM
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Features
- Regular
Exterior
- Fencing
- Chain Link
Structure
- Water
- Public
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | New listing | $75,000 | — | NOMAR |












