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I'm Jake Watts, real estate advisor at Rêve | Realtors, Bayou St. John local, and lover of this city's character. Let's find your ideal space, together.

Background in urban planning & historic preservation meets a love of antiques.

11/09/2026

Planner’s Notes No. 02: The River District

Next to the Convention Center sit 39 acres of empty riverfront, the biggest open stretch in historic New Orleans. In the 1800s this land held the world’s largest cotton press district. Now it’s being built into a new neighborhood, with Shell’s new tower and Rivana’s 220 apartment residences are going up first. Swipe for the history, the plan, and what it means for the blocks next door.

Would you live in New Orleans’ newest neighborhood?
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Jake Watts
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

11/05/2026

Property Watch | Episode 3

620 Pleasant Street is bringing something new to the Irish Channel.

This mixed-use development pairs 14 townhome-style residences with one commercial tenant space, all wrapped in a bold, modern design. In a neighborhood known for sh****ns and Victorian cottages, it's a striking contrast, and a reminder that historic neighborhoods keep evolving. More residents and a ground-floor business mean more life on the block and more everyday convenience within walking distance.

Modern architecture in a historic neighborhood: love it or leave it? Tell me in the comments 👇

Have a development you want to see featured? Drop it below and it could be in a future episode!
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Jake Watts
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

10/28/2026

Planner's Notes No. 01: St. John Court

Off Moss Street sits a tiny cul-de-sac most locals have never seen: 16 lettered bungalows built around 1917 for American Can Company workers, all facing a small park. Swipe to see why cottage courts like this are making a comeback.

Ever wandered down St. John Court?
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Jake Watts
281.889.8095
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

10/26/2026

Plot twist: your Realtor lives right down the street 😉 Had so much fun designing this one! Now headed to mailboxes all over Bayou St. John, packed with the latest neighborhood market stats.

Scan the QR code on your mailer to see the latest Bayou St. John sales, prices, and trends. Didn’t get one in your mailbox? Comment “NEIGHBOR” below and I’ll send you the link to the market page.
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Jake Watts
281.889.8095
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

10/23/2026

The weekend before Halloween in New Orleans hits different. Porches are dressed up, the weather finally feels like fall, and there are four open doors across the city this weekend. Grab a coffee, take the long way past the decorated houses, and come say hello.

OPEN HOUSES · SAT. OCT. 24 & SUN. OCT. 25

SATURDAY

11:00 am–12:30 pm
2904 St. Ann Street · Bayou St. John
$525,000 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath
Renovated with soaring 12-foot ceilings, a chef’s open kitchen, a private primary suite, and a secluded courtyard made for entertaining.

1:00–2:30 pm
810 North Roman Street · Tremé
$295,000 · 3 bed · 3 bath
Built just three years ago, with 10-foot ceilings, white oak floors, a light-filled front office with its own full bath, and an eat-in kitchen that flows into the living room and out to the backyard.

SUNDAY

11:00 am–12:30 pm
2744 Dumaine Street · Bayou St. John
$375,000 · Double · Two 2 bed, 1 bath units
A renovated Victorian double full of natural light, with Calacatta Gold quartz countertops, central air, and in-unit laundry in each unit.

1:00–2:30 pm
834 Allen Toussaint Boulevard · Lakeview
$415,000 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath
A classic Lakeview home just blocks from City Park and everything the lakefront has to offer.

Questions or want a private showing?
Jake Watts
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

10/22/2026

Your Realtor is also an urban planner. Swipe to meet the new series 👉

Before real estate, I earned my B.S. in Urban Planning from the University of New Orleans with a focus on historic preservation.

That background changes how I look at a house. Zoning, historic district rules, and new development all shape what a home is worth and how a neighborhood feels, long before you walk through the front door.

What should Planner’s Notes cover first? Drop a street, a development, or a zoning question in the comments.
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Jake Watts
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

10/16/2026

Every so often New Orleans hands us a perfect weekend, and this is one of them. Mid-70s, sunshine, and three open doors this Saturday. Take the long way, grab a coffee, and come say hello.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY · OCT. 17

11:00 am–12:30 pm
2904 St. Ann Street · Bayou St. John
$550,000 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath
Renovated with soaring 12-foot ceilings, a chef’s open kitchen, a private primary suite, and a secluded courtyard made for entertaining.

1:30–3:00 pm
4200 State Street Drive · Fontainebleau
$370,000 · Duplex · Two 2 bed, 1 bath units
Separately metered units on a tree-lined street, with spacious porches, updated kitchens, original hardwood upstairs, and parking for four-plus cars. All appliances stay, washers and dryers included.

3:30–5:00 pm
4022 Annunciation Street · Riverside
$550,000 · 2 bed · 2.5 bath
A light-filled Uptown cottage with original pocket doors, exposed brick, high ceilings, and gated off-street parking for two.

Questions or want a private showing?
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Jake Watts
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

10/15/2026

Property Watch | Episode 2

2256 Baronne Street has sat vacant for years, and now it’s finally getting a second life.

This affordable housing development is turning an empty lot into homes for New Orleanians, putting a long-overlooked property back into commerce. Projects like this strengthen the whole block: more neighbors, more foot traffic, and more reasons for local economic development.

Which vacant property in your neighborhood would you love to see brought back to life?

Drop it in the comments and it could be featured in a future episode!
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Jake Watts
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Reve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana

10/07/2026

Some homes you tour. This one you fall for.

Tucked on Melpomene, one of the LGD's famous Muse streets, this Victorian double beauty has four private balconies, a massive living room, and a gallery made for slow mornings and sunset spritzes.

📍 1525-27 Melpomene Street, New Orleans�🛏 5 beds | 🛁 3 full 2 half baths | 3,200 sq ft
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Jake Watts Realtor
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Rêve Realtors
Licensed in Louisiana
Listed by Richard W. Hébert - Luxury Real Estate Advisor

02/27/2026

SOLD

Congratulations to my friends on securing this incredible historic home! There’s nothing better than handing over the keys to a place with so much character and so much future ahead. Cheers to this next chapter! 🥂
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Jake Watts Real Estate Advisor
281.889.8095
[email protected]
JakeWattsRealtor.com
Engel & Völkers New Orleans
Licensed in Louisiana

Address

4827 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA
70115

Website

http://JakeWattsRealtor.com/

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