Beautiful Raised-Basement Home in the heart of the Freret neighborhood, offering incredible space, natural light, and versatility on an exceptionally large lot. Upstairs, original hardwood floors, soaring windows, and abundant natural light create warm, inviting living spaces filled with classic New Orleans character. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a private office, custom California Closets, and a gorgeous newly renovated all-marble primary bath.
Step outside to an expansive second-floor rear deck overlooking the huge backyard—a rare amount of outdoor space with endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, a pool, play space, or future improvements. Rear-yard access provides off-street parking for more than three vehicles.
The raised lower level adds exceptional flexibility with its own full kitchen, living area, and additional space that could function beautifully as a guest suite, private apartment, home office, or extended living area. With its combination of original architectural charm, thoughtful updates, tremendous indoor-outdoor living, and an unusually large lot, this Freret home offers a rare opportunity to create a lifestyle tailored entirely to you.
Active
$650,000
2618 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115
4beds
3,281sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
5,671 Square Feet Lot
$616,600 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original architectural charmPrivate officeRear-yard accessIncredible spaceHuge backyardExceptionally large lotUnusually large lot
- 23 days
- 1,891
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Aucoin 504-704-9192,
Coldwell Banker TEC MAGAZINE 504-899-4040
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2579419
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 X 12.00
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.20 X 15.00
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.90 X 15.00
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.20 X 10.00
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9.30 X 8.40
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9.40 X 5.70
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5.50 X 11.70
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 X 14.30
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.20 X 14.00
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9.40 X 10.00
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.50 X 12.50
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5.40 X 13.80
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 X 14.30
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.20 X 14.00
Office
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.40 X 15.00
Sunroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.60 X 8.30
Heating
- Central, Ductless, Multiple Heating Units, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, 3+ Units, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,827
- Total interior livable area: 3,281 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Three or more Spaces
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessibility Features
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Other, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 5,671 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42 x 135
- Features: City Lot, Oversized Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Apartment, Other
- Parcel number: 614335213
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Insulation, Lighting
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $487,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,528
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
Estimated market value
$616,600
$586,000 - $647,000
$4,406/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+21.5%$198/sqft |
Source:  GSREIN #2579419 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2021 | Sold | -- |
Source: GSREIN #2293837 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2021 | Pending sale | $535,000$163/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2293837 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2021 | Price change | $535,000-2.7%$163/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2293837 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $550,000$168/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2293837 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2021 | Contingent | $550,000$168/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2293837 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2021 | Price change | $550,000-1.8%$168/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2293837 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2020 | Price change | $560,000-0.9%$171/sqft |
Source: LATTER & BLUM INC/REALTORS #2271610 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $565,000$172/sqft |
Source: LATTER & BLUM INC/REALTORS #2271610 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2016 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,528 -4.6% | $48,730 -4% |
| 2025 | $5,796 -1.5% | $50,760 |
| 2024 | $5,883 -12.2% | $50,760 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $6,696 +3.9% | $47,590 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $6,445 -6.1% | $45,800 -4% |
| 2021 | $6,866 -1% | $47,700 |
| 2020 | $6,935 -3.8% | $47,700 |
| 2019 | $7,207 | $47,700 |
| 2018 | $7,207 | $47,700 +17.7% |
| 2017 | $7,207 -1.9% | $40,540 +25.5% |
| 2016 | $7,350 +49.9% | $32,310 |
| 2015 | $4,904 | $32,310 |
| 2014 | $4,904 +2.1% | $32,310 -10% |
| 2013 | $4,804 | $35,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,900 |
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