Greek Revival Center Hall on the best block in the Bywater! Your chance to own a piece of history. Built in approximately 1860 and featured in New Orleans Architecture series this stately home has all the dreamy historic features: 12 foot high ceilings, exposed brick, mantles, beautiful heart pine floors, wrought iron fencing, huge windows, screen porch, and tons of natural light. It also has been updated for modern living - hail rated roof replaced in 2022, insulation plus solar panels mean the Entergy bill averages $50/mo, batteries so you never lose power, lots of storage, including floor to ceiling built-ins.
In addition to kitchen, living and dining rooms, the first floor has flexible floor plan with two full baths, and four generously proportioned rooms which can be used as bedrooms, offices or additional living spaces. An expansive and private primary suite occupies the second floor. Primary bedroom has cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, reading and office nooks, and walk-in closet. Primary bath features private water closet, sun-lit soaking tub and shower with skylight.
Home sits on a 64 x 129 ft lot with gated off street parking. Rear building would make perfect guest cottage. Incredible location, walking distance to all of the best Bywater coffee shops and restaurants, with easy access to Crescent Park.
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821 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117
3beds
3,773sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
8,254 Square Feet Lot
$996,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$996,400
$867,000 - $1.15M
Not available
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Gated off street parkingShower with skylightFlexible floor planReading and office nooksWrought iron fencingScreen porchFloor to ceiling built-ins
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elizabeth Charvat 504-444-4808,
REVE, REALTORS
Bought with:
Suzanne Lamore
REVE, REALTORS
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2475842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Ductless, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,629
- Total interior livable area: 3,773 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Two Spaces
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,254 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 64 x 129
- Features: City Lot, Oversized Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 39W113519
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC, Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $831,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,968
- Date on market: 12/5/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/28/2025 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$265/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Contingent | $1,000,000$265/sqft |
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| 2/5/2025 | Price change | $1,000,000-16.7%$265/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Price change | $1,200,000-3.9%$318/sqft |
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| 12/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+29.4%$331/sqft |
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| 7/18/2018 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/19/2018 | Pending sale | $965,000$256/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties, LLC #2134853 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $965,000-22.8%$256/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties, LLC #2134853 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2016 | Listing removed | $5,100-13.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2016 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$331/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties #2031855 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2016 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.5%$331/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties #2031855 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$343/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties #2031855 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Listing removed | $5,900$2/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2015 | Price change | $5,900-9.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2015 | Listed for rent | $6,500$2/sqft |
Source: Lafont Realties Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2004 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,968 +9% | $83,100 |
| 2025 | $10,065 -1.5% | $83,100 |
| 2024 | $10,216 -2.5% | $83,100 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $10,479 -1.5% | $78,750 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $10,643 -6.1% | $75,640 -3.9% |
| 2021 | $11,336 | $78,750 |
| 2020 | -- | $78,750 -7.2% |
| 2019 | $12,825 | $84,890 |
| 2018 | $12,825 | $84,890 -10% |
| 2017 | $12,825 -1.9% | $94,320 +171.8% |
| 2016 | $13,080 +148.3% | $34,700 |
| 2015 | $5,267 | $34,700 |
| 2014 | $5,267 +2.1% | $34,700 |
| 2013 | $5,159 | $34,700 +19.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $28,990 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,990 |
| 2010 | -- | $28,990 |
| 2009 | -- | $28,990 |
| 2007 | -- | $28,990 -41.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,500 +175% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $18,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $18,000 |
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Neighborhood: Bywater
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- Louisiana
- Orleans Parish
- New Orleans
- 70117
- Bywater
- 821 Louisa St