12 SWAN Street, New Orleans, LA 70124 (MLS# NO2452795)

12 SWAN Street, New Orleans, LA 70124

$1,925,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.2 Square Footage: 4,487 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,925,000 List Date: 6/10/2024 Last Modified: 3/17/2026

Overview

Description

Architecturally significant Lake Vista home on desirable Swan Street overlooking the levee and Lake Pontchartrain. Spacious with modern sensibilities and artistic flair, the home sits on a rare 150 x 150 double lot. 12-foot teak panel walls swing to combine the walled living room with the family room into one large room with glass walls. Three generations of New Orleanians have known it as the house with moving walls. Designed by acclaimed architect and Tulane professor Charles Colbert in 1960, the home is a marvelous example of Modernistic design with museum style interiors. The home design is symmetrical and creative - right and left sides mirror each other with room placement. Soaring ceilings with skylights and multiple windows bring the sunshine in! A hyper-modern kitchen with all the bells, whistles and handsome looks includes a wrap-around center-island breakfast bar, walls of custom cabinets, all stainless professional appliances, drop-pendant lighting and a separate nook for c ... (Read more) Architecturally significant Lake Vista home on desirable Swan Street overlooking the levee and Lake Pontchartrain. Spacious with modern sensibilities and artistic flair, the home sits on a rare 150 x 150 double lot. 12-foot teak panel walls swing to combine the walled living room with the family room into one large room with glass walls. Three generations of New Orleanians have known it as the house with moving walls. Designed by acclaimed architect and Tulane professor Charles Colbert in 1960, the home is a marvelous example of Modernistic design with museum style interiors. The home design is symmetrical and creative - right and left sides mirror each other with room placement. Soaring ceilings with skylights and multiple windows bring the sunshine in! A hyper-modern kitchen with all the bells, whistles and handsome looks includes a wrap-around center-island breakfast bar, walls of custom cabinets, all stainless professional appliances, drop-pendant lighting and a separate nook for coffee prep or bar items. Bring your largest dining table for the dining room, with a home like this one, you'll surely be entertaining! An office and a second studio/office offer the ability to work and play without leaving home! The owner's suite features a large bedroom adjacent to ample double closets, luxurious bath with glass spa shower and separate jacuzzi tub. Call your guests and spread out to the 3 upstairs bedrooms. You will love the brick flooring in the living areas and hardwood floors with cherry accents in the bedrooms and upstairs hall. Enter into this special property through an imposing brick privacy fence leading to an oasis of professionally landscaped hidden gardens and a resort-style pool area with shady gathering spots. Well cared for mature gardens surround the home. There is even a separate kitchenette adjacent to the pool area for party prep and evening snacks. Two rooms also open to the pool area for your beloved pets or storage. Two ample driveways make parking a breeze. You simply can't fail with this one! All your top home goals -- and even a few you didn't know you had -- wrapped up in one gorgeous package.

Listing Details MLS# NO2452795

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing: No
Listing Price: 1925000
List Price/SqFt: 460.31
Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached: No
Document Modified: 2026-03-17 11:02:49.818115
Modification Timestamp: 2026-03-17T16:03:19Z
Photo Modified: 2026-01-30T20:24:18Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number: 12
Street Name: SWAN Street
Parish: Orleans
State: LA
Zip Code: 70124
Subdivision: Lake Vista
Directions: From Allen Toussaint Blvd., N on Marconi Dr, after Stilt St, right on Swan house on left Bounding Streets: Marconi Dr., Lakeshore Dr.

General Property Description

# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - 1/2: 2
Total Baths: 3.2
SqFt - Living: 4182
SqFt - Total: 4487
SqFt - Source: Appraiser
Stories: 3
Year Built: 1960
Acreage Range: 0 - 0.5
Assn Fee $: 225
Assn Fee Terms: Yearly
Lot Dimensions: 150 x 150

Originating Details

Originating System ID: ROAMM
Originating System Key: 46010511
Originating System Listing ID: 2452795
Originating System Name: ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc: Sq 17 HF Lot 24 and 25

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Architecturally significant Lake Vista home on desirable Swan Street overlooking the levee and Lake Pontchartrain. Spacious with modern sensibilities and artistic flair, the home sits on a rare 150 x 150 double lot. 12-foot teak panel walls swing to combine the walled living room with the family room into one large room with glass walls. Three generations of New Orleanians have known it as the house with moving walls. Designed by acclaimed architect and Tulane professor Charles Colbert in 1960, the home is a marvelous example of Modernistic design with museum style interiors. The home design is symmetrical and creative - right and left sides mirror each other with room placement. Soaring ceilings with skylights and multiple windows bring the sunshine in! A hyper-modern kitchen with all the bells, whistles and handsome looks includes a wrap-around center-island breakfast bar, walls of custom cabinets, all stainless professional appliances, drop-pendant lighting and a separate nook for coffee prep or bar items. Bring your largest dining table for the dining room, with a home like this one, you'll surely be entertaining! An office and a second studio/office offer the ability to work and play without leaving home! The owner's suite features a large bedroom adjacent to ample double closets, luxurious bath with glass spa shower and separate jacuzzi tub. Call your guests and spread out to the 3 upstairs bedrooms. You will love the brick flooring in the living areas and hardwood floors with cherry accents in the bedrooms and upstairs hall. Enter into this special property through an imposing brick privacy fence leading to an oasis of professionally landscaped hidden gardens and a resort-style pool area with shady gathering spots. Well cared for mature gardens surround the home. There is even a separate kitchenette adjacent to the pool area for party prep and evening snacks. Two rooms also open to the pool area for your beloved pets or storage. Two ample driveways make parking a breeze. You simply can't fail with this one! All your top home goals -- and even a few you didn't know you had -- wrapped up in one gorgeous package.

More Information

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR: NOMAR

Style

Other: Yes

Siding

Stucco: Yes

Equipment

Generator: Yes

Foundation

Piers: Yes
Slab: Yes

Fireplace

Wood Burning: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Interior

Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Vaulted Ceilings: Yes

Cooling

2 or More Units: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Utilities

Elec: Entergy: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 1: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes

Fencing

Brick: Yes
Partial: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Other: Yes

Lot

Cul-De-Sac: Yes

Pool

Inground: Yes

Property Features

Style: Other Siding: Stucco Foundation: Piers; Slab Interior: Cathedral Ceiling; Vaulted Ceilings Fireplace: Wood Burning Heating: Central Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Rooms: Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3 Equipment: Generator Fencing: Brick; Partial; Privacy; Other Lot: Cul-De-Sac Utilities: Elec: Entergy Pool: Inground

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Remarks
Bedroom 1	9.00	14.30	Bedroom
Dining Room	15.10	19.00	Dining Room
Bedroom 2	10.10	14.30	Bedroom
Den	14.20	19.50	Den
Den	29.30	21.70	Den
Living Room	29.30	19.60	Living Room
Office	9.10	9.80	Office
Kitchen	8.10	11.60	Kitchen
Kitchen	21.11	20.10	Kitchen
Bedroom 3	10.30	14.30	Bedroom
Primary Bedroom	14.70	20.40	Primary Bedroom

Documents

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IDX

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100

Last Updated: March - 17 - 2026

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12 SWAN Street, New Orleans, LA 70124 (MLS# NO2452795)