536 BIENVILLE Street, 2, New Orleans, LA 70130 (MLS# NO2549479)

536 BIENVILLE Street, 2, New Orleans, LA 70130

$595,000
Property Type: Comm Bldg Sale/Lease Square Footage: 1,616 Status: Active
Current Price: $595,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 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 #2 spans the entire 2nd floor, offering 1,616 square feet of beautifully appointed, 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 remarkable flexibility for the next owner. The business is not included in the sale. Wide-plank original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and tall windows set the ton ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2549479

Listing Info

For Sale
Yes
Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
595000
List Price/SqFt
368.19
Modification Timestamp
2026-04-03T16:31:27Z
Photo Modified
2026-04-02T19:12:43Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
536
Street Name
BIENVILLE Street
Unit #
2
Parish
Orleans
State
LA
Zip Code
70130
Tax Assessment Number
206101847
Zone
VCC-2
Directions
Bounding Streets: Decatur St, Chartres St

General Property Description

Lot Dimensions
21X106
SqFt - Total
1616
SqFt - Source
Public Record
Stories
4
Elevator
Yes
Acreage Range
0 - 0.5

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
57510476
Originating System Listing ID
2549479
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
1. SQ 30 LOT B BIENVILLE 2. UNIT 2 30%

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 #2 spans the entire 2nd floor, offering 1,616 square feet of beautifully appointed, 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 remarkable flexibility for the next owner. The business is not included in the sale. <br> <br> Wide-plank original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and tall windows set the tone throughout. Currently configured as a full spa suite, the second-floor features approximately four private treatment rooms, a dedicated locker and robe room, and a beautifully finished shower suite with lovely feature and finishes throughout. The layout is polished, efficient, and well-suited for conversion to professional offices, creative studio space, or a stunning private residence. Whether you are an owner-operator seeking a turnkey space, an investor or buyer with a vision for residential conversion, this space offers an extraordinary canvas in one of New Orleans' most coveted neighborhoods. <br> <br> Unit #1 (first floor, 1,368 SF) is also available at $645,000, or both units may be purchased together for $1,140,000. See other listings for further details.

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Property Type

Retail
Yes

Parking

None
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 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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