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Moving to Destrehan, LA
$279,900Median listing price
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About Destrehan
Destrehan is an east-bank census-designated place with roughly 11,500 residents, known for the historic Destrehan Plantation (1787) and the Ormond Estates subdivision. Set along the Mississippi River Road between Kenner and the Bonnet Carré Spillway, it pairs plantation-country heritage with easy interstate access.
Home prices in Destrehan
The median listing price in Destrehan is $279,900.
Top places in Destrehan
- Destrehan Plantation — 1787 French Colonial plantation with tours.
- Ormond Plantation and Ormond Estates — historic plantation and subdivision.
- Bonnet Carré Spillway — flood-control structure with recreation nearby.
- River Road — plantation corridor mansions and oak alleys.
Commuting from Destrehan
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 25–30 minutes (approximate; ~25 miles via I-310 to I-10).
- Main route: I-310 south to I-10 east.
- Rome2Rio lists St. Charles Parish to New Orleans at 37 minutes / 24 road miles (read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Destrehan
Public schools: St. Charles Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Destrehan FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Destrehan, LA?
The median listing price in Destrehan is $279,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Destrehan, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 25–30 minutes (approximate; ~25 miles via I-310 to I-10). - Which school district serves Destrehan, LA?
Destrehan is served by St. Charles Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.