Winner of this year's national HGTV Ultimate House Hunt in the Downtown Dwellings category, this French Quarter compound has been lovingly restored, providing a mix of historical charm, modern functionality, and unparalleled privacy. Fabulous amenities in the 1830's mansion include a street balcony, balconies overlooking a private courtyard with a pool and fountain, a two-story guest house, 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths, a chef's kitchen with a custom marble pantry and large butcher's block island, wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, Venetian plaster walls, soaring ceilings, stunning chandeliers and sconces, a grand winding staircase, fireplaces with marble mantles, a home gym, elevator, workshop, ample storage, and a gated carriage-style driveway for 2+ cars illuminated by gas lamps. The property is conveniently located to many New Orleans signature restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions, including the music venues in the Frenchmen Street corridor.
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521 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116
7beds
7,703sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
5,919 Square Feet Lot
$2,690,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$11,328 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,690,200
$2.39M - $3.07M
$11,328/mo
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Historical charmAmple storageMusic venuesDowntown dwellingsHome gymFrench quarter compoundSoaring ceilings
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Listed by:
Brigitte Fredy 504-529-1469,
Compass Historic (LATT09)
Bought with:
Mariana Haussen
Corporate Realty Leasing Company
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2412115
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 25.5000 x 14.1100
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 21.4000 x 10.8000
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15.1000 x 13.7000
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 18.6000 x 12.3000
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17.1100 x 13.1100
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.3000 x 8.1000
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Stone
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16.4000 x 9.2000
Breakfast room nook
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12.8000 x 9.7000
Den
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17.8000 x 12.4000
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20.7000 x 14.3000
Game room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20.5000 x 12.8000
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.5000 x 4.1100
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14.8000 x 13.1000
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.4000 x 8.6000
Library
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20.7000 x 13.0000
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 22.7000 x 13.5000
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20.6000 x 14.7000
Other
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15.4000 x 13.5000
Sitting room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14.3000 x 8.7000
Sunroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 35.1000 x 5.0000
Heating
- Central, Multiple Heating Units
Cooling
- Central Air, 3+ Units
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer
Features
- Attic, Butler's Pantry, Elevator, Stone Counters, Smart Home, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,703
- Total interior livable area: 7,703 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Three or more Spaces, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Oversized, Pavers, Balcony, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Sound System
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 5,919 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37 x 160
- Features: City Lot, Oversized Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Apartment, Guest House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 208100425
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Excellent,Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC, Insulation, Water Heater, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Common Grounds/Area
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 9/1/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2024 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/14/2023 | Pending sale | $3,475,000$451/sqft |
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| 11/3/2023 | Price change | $3,475,000+6.9%$451/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Price change | $3,250,000-6.5%$422/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Price change | $3,475,000-12.6%$451/sqft |
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| 4/20/2023 | Price change | $3,975,000-7%$516/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Price change | $4,275,000-10%$555/sqft |
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| 1/4/2023 | Price change | $4,750,000-11.2%$617/sqft |
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| 9/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,350,000-5.3%$695/sqft |
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| 11/30/2020 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/17/2015 | Listing removed | $5,650,000$733/sqft |
Source: Latter & Blum INC/REALTORS #2009890 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2015 | Price change | $5,650,000-13.1%$733/sqft |
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| 5/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000$844/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
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- 8/10Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature & TechnologyGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.2 mi
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