536 BIENVILLE Street, 1, New Orleans, LA 70130 (MLS# NO2550838)

536 BIENVILLE Street, 1, New Orleans, LA 70130

$645,000
Property Type: Comm Bldg Sale/Lease Square Footage: 1,368 Status: Active
Current Price: $645,000 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/03/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the French Quarter's most architecturally distinctive buildings. Located at 534-536 Bienville Street, this four-story landmark was designed by architect Jordan McKenzie and constructed circa 1910 as a celebrated example of early 20th-century Austrian Secessionist design. The building is further distinguished by its "French Quarter Elves," three original concrete gnome figures that have graced the facade beneath the second-floor windows for over a century. Zoned VCC-2 for commercial or residential use. Unit #1 spans the entire 1st floor, offering 1,368 square feet of stunning, character-rich space. Currently operating as owner's business, Spa Atlantis, the unit is configured for commercial use and retains the ability to revert to residential, offering flexibility for the next owner. The business is not included in the sale. Grand entry foyer with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling grid windows floods the space with natural light ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2550838

Listing Info

For Sale
Yes
Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
645000
List Price/SqFt
471.49
Modification Timestamp
2026-04-03T16:46:37Z
Photo Modified
2026-04-02T19:12:44Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
536
Street Name
BIENVILLE Street
Unit #
Yes
Parish
Orleans
State
LA
Zip Code
70130
Tax Assessment Number
206101846
Zone
VCC-2
Directions
Bounding Streets: Decatur St, Chartres St

General Property Description

Lot Dimensions
21X106
SqFt - Total
1368
SqFt - Source
Public Record
Stories
4
Elevator
Yes
Load Dock?
Yes
Acreage Range
0 - 0.5

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
57608528
Originating System Listing ID
2550838
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
1. SQ 30 LOT B BIENVILLE; UNIT 1 - 35%

Sale/Lease Info

Lease Purchase
No

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Rare opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the French Quarter's most architecturally distinctive buildings. Located at 534-536 Bienville Street, this four-story landmark was designed by architect Jordan McKenzie and constructed circa 1910 as a celebrated example of early 20th-century Austrian Secessionist design. The building is further distinguished by its "French Quarter Elves," three original concrete gnome figures that have graced the facade beneath the second-floor windows for over a century. Zoned VCC-2 for commercial or residential use. Unit #1 spans the entire 1st floor, offering 1,368 square feet of stunning, character-rich space. Currently operating as owner's business, Spa Atlantis, the unit is configured for commercial use and retains the ability to revert to residential, offering flexibility for the next owner. The business is not included in the sale. <br> <br> Grand entry foyer with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling grid windows floods the space with natural light while showcasing the building's industrial bones. The space features polished concrete floors, exposed original brick walls, pendant lighting, and a loft-like open layout currently configured as a reception and salon area -- complete with a kitchenette/service station and direct access to a private rear courtyard through oversized windows. Property also offers elevator access. Whether you're looking for a great retail space, art gallery, wellness studio, office, or a unique residence, this space offers the location and character to bring any vision to life. <br> <br> Unit #2 (second floor, 1,616 SF) is also available at $595,000, or both units may be purchased together for $1,140,000. See other listings for more details.

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Property Type

Retail
Yes

Parking

None
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Features

Living Space Available
Yes

Landlord Pays

Building Insurance
Yes
Janitorial
Yes
Property Taxes
Yes

Financing

Owner Finance
Yes

Property Features

Property Type: Retail Features: Living Space Available Construction: Brick; Concrete Landlord Pays: Building Insurance; Janitorial; Property Taxes Parking: None Financing: Owner Finance
IDX
Listing Office: FQR Realtors
Last Updated: April - 03 - 2026
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