1525-27 MELPOMENE Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 (MLS# NO2579444)

1525-27 MELPOMENE Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

New Listing
$1,195,000
Property Type: MultiFamily Square Footage: 3,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Coming Soon - No Showings
Current Price: $1,195,000 List Date: 9/30/2026 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

*COMING SOON: Active on 10/5/26, Open House & Broker Tour 10/7/26.* Half a block off the Mardi Gras parade route, 1525-27 Melpomene is a Victorian style side-by-side double dating to the late 1800s, renovated in 2021 and refined again in 2025 with designer finishes and a careful hand. A mature, majestic crepe myrtle frames the facade, and the mirrored front porches are generous and inviting.Many original details remain: tall ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows in the living rooms, and fireplaces with their original tile. Natural light fills both units, and added soundproofing between the units keeps each side quiet and private. Enjoy the every day comforts of gas appliances and tankless water heaters.1527, the owner's side, offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath. An expanded grand living room anchors the first floor and opens to the kitchen, oversized foyer, and dining room. Upstairs, the primary suite includes an en suite spa bathroom, a large walk ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2579444

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
1195000
List Price/SqFt
373.44
Type
Duplex
Document Modified
2026-09-30 17:25:36.491803
Modification Timestamp
2026-10-01T03:59:50Z
Photo Modified
2026-10-01T03:38:42Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
1525-27
Street Name
MELPOMENE Street
Parish
Orleans
State
LA
Zip Code
70130
Tax Assessment Number
1525-MELPOMENEST
Directions
Bounding Streets: St. Charles, Prytania, Terpsichore, Thalia

General Property Description

Number of Units
2
Stories
2
SqFt - Total
3200
SqFt - Source
Measured
Individual Metered?
Yes
Lot Dimensions
45x87
Acres
0.09

Currently Not Used

Acreage Range
0 - 0.5

Unit 1

Type
Other
Beds
3
Full Baths
Yes
Partial Baths
Yes
SqFt
1400
Rent/Mo
5000

Unit 2

Type
Other
Beds
3
Full Baths
Yes
Partial Baths
Yes
SqFt
1400
Rent/Mo
5000

More Information

Unit 3

Type
Other
Beds
3
Full Baths
Yes
Partial Baths
Yes
Rent/Mo
5000
SqFt
1400

Unit 4

Type
Other
Beds
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
Yes
SqFt
1800
Rent/Mo
0

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
59915043
Originating System Listing ID
2579444
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
SQ 191 PT LOTS 30 31 OR PT 6 7 MELPOMENE 45' 2" X 87'

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
*COMING SOON: Active on 10/5/26, Open House & Broker Tour 10/7/26.* Half a block off the Mardi Gras parade route, 1525-27 Melpomene is a Victorian style side-by-side double dating to the late 1800s, renovated in 2021 and refined again in 2025 with designer finishes and a careful hand. A mature, majestic crepe myrtle frames the facade, and the mirrored front porches are generous and inviting.<br><br>Many original details remain: tall ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows in the living rooms, and fireplaces with their original tile. Natural light fills both units, and added soundproofing between the units keeps each side quiet and private. Enjoy the every day comforts of gas appliances and tankless water heaters.<br><br>1527, the owner's side, offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath. An expanded grand living room anchors the first floor and opens to the kitchen, oversized foyer, and dining room. Upstairs, the primary suite includes an en suite spa bathroom, a large walk-in closet, and a private balcony.<br><br>1525 offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath, and currently generates short-term rental income. Should you prefer a single residence, the two sides can be joined with the removal of a single wall (structural beam already in place), for 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths in all.<br><br>Four completely private balconies give each side its own place to step outside above Melpomene for coffee, cocktails, or general relaxation. Out back, easy-care grounds and manicured landscaping surround a covered outdoor entertaining area and an oversized storage shed. Off-street driveway parking fits up to three cars, and a show-stopping, programmable LED uplighting system lights the exterior in the evening, customizable for any occasion, holiday, or mood.<br><br>Flood Zone X. Lock-and-leave living, well suited to a primary residence, a second home, or both. Buyer to verify short-term rental permitting and conversion requirements.

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Siding

Wood
Yes

Foundation

Piers
Yes

Exterior

Balcony
Yes

Patio

Porch
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Fencing

Other
Yes

Owner Pays

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes
Water
Yes

Property Features

Siding: Wood Foundation: Piers Roof: Composition Heating: Central; Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air Exterior: Balcony Fencing: Other Owner Pays: Electric; Gas; Water
IDX
Listing Office: Crescent Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: October - 01 - 2026
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