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
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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.
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 |
Documents
IDX
Listing Office:
Compass Garden District
Last Updated: September - 27 - 2026
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