Celeste Fontenelle

In March of 2023, the #1 Real Estate Brokerage of the Gulf South, Latter & Blum, and the #1 Residential Real Estate Broker in the Nation for 3 years running, Compass, joined forces in one of the most prolific mergers of the decade, and with cutting-edge technology and innovative ideas, our Realtors are constantly the first choice for those needing assistance in their transactions. Being born and raised in Abbeville and calling River Ridge home today, Celeste Fontenelle has lived all across South Louisiana and has a deep passion for all things Gulf Coast, most especially real estate.  Having worked, played, and lived up and down the I-12 and I-10 corridors, she has an in-depth knowledge of a variety of neighborhoods, markets, and trends whether you are looking for single family houses, long term rentals near your alma mater or favorite athletic team, acreage around the best hunting and fishing, or vacation style condos along the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.  Let her help you find that special place to call home.

Celeste has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Louisiana State University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Loyola University New Orleans, and holds a Notary Commission for the State of Louisiana.  She has always worked in a variety of public service and customer relation-oriented fields including the restaurant industry, constituent services, and public safety administration and engineering coordination, but her passion has always lied with the real estate industry.  As the result of an extensive background in service, integrity, loyalty, and consistency are paramount features of Celeste’s work ethic, and she will tirelessly strive to provide the best for her clients including deals, information, ideas, and practical solutions to their real estate needs and desires.