1608 GOVERNOR NICHOLLS Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
$1,249,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
8
Baths:
7.1
Square Footage:
8,000
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
11,326
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,249,000
List Date:
8/20/2025
Last Modified:
2/03/2026
Description
Own a piece of history in this beautiful Louis Chalon house that was built between 1851 and 1860. Property includes main house with 5 bedrooms AND 3 private apartments that can be rented out or used for your guests. This stately residence offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern luxury. Period features include ornate cast iron railing exterior porches, large walk-through windows, working shutters, historic decor and trim. Main house kitchen is complete with all the modern touches such as granite counter tops, lots of cabinet storage, stainless appliances, large pantry and more. Has 3 Guest Suites in the rear. Located only 5 blocks from the French Quarter, you and your guests can easily stroll to the heart of the French Quarter to enjoy the festivities and fine dining or enjoy the front porch of this mansion and it's charming streets and friendly community atmosphere.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# NO2517741
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 178.43
Document Modified: 2026-02-02 19:13:12.856457
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-08-20
Listing Price: 1249000
Current Price: $1,249,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2026-02-03T01:13:12Z
Photo Modified: 2026-02-02T23:53:23Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Legal Desc: SQ 199 LOT 12 GOV NICHOLLS 33X168 LOT 13 GOV NICHOLLS 33X210
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 66 x 168/210
Stories: 3
SqFt - Living: 7000
SqFt - Source: Public Record
SqFt - Total: 8000
Acreage Range: 0 - 0.5
# Bedrooms: 8
Baths - Full: 7
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total Baths: 7.1
Year Built: 1855
Acres: 0.26
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Own a piece of history in this beautiful Louis Chalon house that was built between 1851 and 1860. Property includes main house with 5 bedrooms AND 3 private apartments that can be rented out or used for your guests. This stately residence offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern luxury. Period features include ornate cast iron railing exterior porches, large walk-through windows, working shutters, historic decor and trim. Main house kitchen is complete with all the modern touches such as granite counter tops, lots of cabinet storage, stainless appliances, large pantry and more. Has 3 Guest Suites in the rear. Located only 5 blocks from the French Quarter, you and your guests can easily stroll to the heart of the French Quarter to enjoy the festivities and fine dining or enjoy the front porch of this mansion and it's charming streets and friendly community atmosphere.
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: NOMAR
Style
Victorian: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Foundation
Piers: 1
Fireplace
Other: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Cooling
Wall Units: 1
Utilities
Elec: Entergy: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Den: 1
Dining Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Primary Bathroom: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 6: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMM
Originating System Key: 52191808
Originating System Listing ID: 2517741
Originating System Name: ROAM Matrix
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 1608
Street Name: GOVERNOR NICHOLLS Street
Parish: Orleans
State: LA
Zip Code: 70116
Tax Assessment Number: 208104609
Directions: Claiborne to Gov Nicholls Turn Right Bounding Streets: Esplanade, N Robertson, Claiborne
Property Features
Style: Victorian
Siding: Wood
Foundation: Piers
Roof: Composition
Fireplace: Other
Cooling: Wall Units
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6
Utilities: Elec: Entergy
Room Information
Dining Room
Length: 17.00
Width: 19.00
Remarks: Dining Room
Dining Room
Length: 17.00
Width: 19.00
Remarks: Dining Room
Primary Bathroom
Length: 17.00
Width: 21.00
Remarks: Primary Bathroom
Primary Bathroom
Length: 17.00
Width: 21.00
Remarks: Primary Bathroom
Living Room
Length: 17.00
Width: 18.00
Remarks: Living Room
Living Room
Length: 17.00
Width: 18.00
Remarks: Living Room
Den
Length: 23.00
Width: 50.00
Remarks: Den
Den
Length: 23.00
Width: 50.00
Remarks: Den
Bedroom 1
Length: 16.00
Width: 19.00
Remarks: Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Length: 13.00
Width: 12.00
Remarks: Bedroom
Kitchen
Length: 9.00
Width: 12.00
Remarks: Kitchen
Kitchen
Length: 9.00
Width: 12.00
Remarks: Kitchen
Bedroom 3
Length: 16.00
Width: 19.00
Remarks: Bedroom
Bedroom 4
Length: 16.00
Width: 13.00
Remarks: Bedroom
Bedroom 5
Length: 16.00
Width: 13.00
Remarks: Bedroom
Bedroom 6
Length: 13.00
Width: 12.00
Remarks: Bedroom
Documents
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Listing Office:
NextHome Premier Realtors
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Last Updated: February - 03 - 2026
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