Elegant Historic Uptown Home – Steps from the Best of Freret Street
Located only 2 blocks from the vibrant Freret Commercial Corridor, this elegant 2-story Historic Uptown residence is the very definition of New Orleans lifestyle. Imagine living within easy walking distance to Starbucks, Freret Hardware, MINT Vietnamese Bistro, The Good Bird, City Greens, Humble Bagel, Rouses Market, and the upcoming Trader Joe’s. This property delivers on the promise of LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION ~ Uptown living at its finest, surrounded by architecturally rich homes in a beautiful neighborhood setting.
The 2nd floor showcases an open, light-filled floor plan anchored by a recently updated Chef’s Kitchen featuring quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, and high-end professional series stainless appliances. The living space is complemented by a large interior laundry center with an adjoining office, 3 private bedrooms, and 2 stylishly updated full baths.
The 1st floor offers remarkable flexibility, complete with 2 oversized bedrooms, a fully updated bathroom, an additional kitchen with an adjoining dining area, a mud-room style laundry center, a spacious den/family room, and a private home office. The layout easily adapts to multi-generational living, rental income, or expanded entertaining options.
Additional highlights include an abundance of storage throughout, seamlessly flow right out onto a privacy-fenced backyard, and light-filled interiors throughout. Some of the Practical updates that make this home truly move-in ready: a 2-year-old roof, HIGHLY DESIRABLE X Zone location, and low annual flood insurance.
This is more than a home ~ it’s a lifestyle. Walkable to everything, beautifully updated, and perfectly located, this Uptown treasure checks every box.
Active
$795,000
2405 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115
5beds
4,132sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
5,074 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Privacy-fenced backyardCustom cabinetryAbundance of storageLarge interior laundry centerOpen light-filled floor planQuartzite countersLight-filled interiors
- 72 days |
- 349 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 12:22pm
Listed by:
Chris Smith 504-231-2004,
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 504-862-0100
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2524733
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 12.10
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 13.8
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 14.9
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 15.1
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 20
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 9.5
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 13.11
Sunroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 8.2
Heating
- Central, Ductless, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Pull Down Attic Stairs, Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,690
- Total interior livable area: 4,132 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Three or more Spaces
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,074 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43 x 118
- Features: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Apartment
- Parcel number: 2405OCTAVIAST
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent,Repairs Cosmetic,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $529,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,080
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000-3.6%$192/sqft |
Source:  GSREIN #2524733 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $824,500$200/sqft |
Source: Latter and Blum #2491192 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $824,500-5.8%$200/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2491192 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000+50.9%$212/sqft |
Source: GSREIN #2491192 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2021 | Sold | -- |
Source: GSREIN #2292023 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,080 -1.5% | $52,910 |
| 2024 | $6,171 -3.4% | $52,910 +1.4% |
| 2023 | $6,387 -10.7% | $52,200 +4.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,918/mo
Principal & interest
$3083
Property taxes
$557
Home insurance
$278
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Audubon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And ScienceGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- NAMcDonogh 35 College Preparatory SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
- 8/10Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature & TechnologyGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.2 mi
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