639 ESPLANADE Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116 (MLS# NO2572496)

639 ESPLANADE Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

$1,825,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.1 Square Footage: 5,393 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,825,000 List Date: 8/14/2026 Last Modified: 9/27/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity on one of New Orleans' most iconic residential avenues, 639 Esplanade Avenue sits at the crossroads of the French Quarter and the Marigny, offering historic architecture, gracious living, and coveted off-street parking. Behind its wrought-iron gates, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence pairs classic New Orleans character with thoughtful modern improvements. Soaring 13-foot ceilings, intricate plaster medallions and moldings, original wood floors, expansive windows, and beautiful pocket doors define the elegant interiors. The renovated kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, gas cooking, generous workspace, and a casual breakfast area. A spacious mudroom with a secondary staircase leads directly to covered parking and a private outdoor entertaining area ideal for grilling, dining, and relaxing. Multiple balconies overlook the oak-lined beauty of Esplanade Avenue and Royal Street, while the French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, Marigny restaurants and music, and the Mi ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2572496

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
1825000
List Price/SqFt
449.84
Type
Single Family Residence
Document Modified
2026-09-27 13:47:47.177377
Modification Timestamp
2026-09-27T18:48:04Z
Photo Modified
2026-08-14T17:36:52Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
639
Street Name
ESPLANADE Avenue
Parish
Orleans
State
LA
Zip Code
70116
Tax Assessment Number
639 ESPLANADE AVE
Directions
From Rampart St. toward River, take a left on Royal. House is on the corner. Bounding Streets: Royal, Chartres, Barracks, Kerlerec

General Property Description

# Bedrooms
4
Baths - Full
3
Baths - 1/2
Yes
Total Baths
3.1
SqFt - Living
4057
SqFt - Total
5393
SqFt - Source
Appraiser
Stories
3
Year Built
1900
Acreage Range
0 - 0.5
Lot Dimensions
30 X 106
Pool on Subject Property
No

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
59433510
Originating System Listing ID
2572496
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
SQ. 155 LOT E OR PT LOT7, ESPLANADE AND ROYAL 30 X 106, SGLE W/FR 2STORY 12 RMS, S/R DBLE GAR

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
A rare opportunity on one of New Orleans' most iconic residential avenues, 639 Esplanade Avenue sits at the crossroads of the French Quarter and the Marigny, offering historic architecture, gracious living, and coveted off-street parking. Behind its wrought-iron gates, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence pairs classic New Orleans character with thoughtful modern improvements. Soaring 13-foot ceilings, intricate plaster medallions and moldings, original wood floors, expansive windows, and beautiful pocket doors define the elegant interiors. The renovated kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, gas cooking, generous workspace, and a casual breakfast area. A spacious mudroom with a secondary staircase leads directly to covered parking and a private outdoor entertaining area ideal for grilling, dining, and relaxing. Multiple balconies overlook the oak-lined beauty of Esplanade Avenue and Royal Street, while the French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, Marigny restaurants and music, and the Mississippi riverfront parks are all just moments away. Historic architecture, modern comfort, outdoor living, and exceptional walkability come together in a home that offers the romance of old New Orleans without sacrificing the comforts of modern life.

More Information

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Style

Victorian
Yes

Parking

Carport
Yes
Detached
Yes

Construction

Frame
Yes

Foundation

Piers
Yes

Exterior

Balcony
Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Cooling

2 or More Units
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Ice Machine
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Utilities

Elec: Entergy
Yes

Rooms

Bathroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bathroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Other
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Bathroom 2
Yes
Bathroom 3
Yes

Waterfront

Lake/Pond
Yes

Fencing

Brick
Yes
Full
Yes
Other
Yes

Lot

Corner
Yes

Property Features

Style: Victorian Parking: Carport; Detached Construction: Frame Foundation: Piers Roof: Composition Fireplace: Gas Log Heating: Central Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Ice Machine; Microwave; Refrigerator Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Other; Pantry; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3 Fencing: Brick; Full; Other Lot: Corner Exterior: Balcony Waterfront: Lake/Pond Utilities: Elec: Entergy

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Remarks
Family Room 12.50 16.60 Family Room
Pantry 3.40 11.20 Pantry
Other 15.15 11.50 Other
Other 15.15 11.50 Other
Other 15.15 11.50 Other
Other 15.15 11.50 Other
Bedroom 1 9.10 10.60 Bedroom
Bedroom 2 17.60 14.10 Bedroom
Bathroom 1 6.50 8.80 Half Bath
Foyer 6.50 8.50 Foyer
Primary Bedroom 19.11 23.10 Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 3 14.60 13.90 Bedroom
Kitchen 16.10 11.20 Kitchen
Living Room 14.20 16.80 Living Room
Primary Bathroom 4.10 9.50 Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 4 15.15 11.50 Bedroom
Dining Room 13.90 13.80 Dining Room
Bathroom 2 9.30 5.70 Bathroom
Bathroom 3 4.90 7.90 Bathroom
IDX
Listing Office: Compass Garden District
Last Updated: September - 27 - 2026
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