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With old townhouses and Greek Revival mansions, the Lower Garden District is a beautiful neighborhood. Recently, some gorgeous homes in the neighborhood—many of them the result of huge renovations—have hit the market. Here's a few of them you should consider buying right now.
Homes are listed according to asking price, from highest to lowest.
Read More$3,800,000While the supposedly haunted mansion is currently a hotel plagued by themed rooms with unfortunate wall art, we hope a new owner could return this beauty to glory. Since hitting the market in November 2015, the 150-year-old Greek Revival mansion has gone down in price by $1,675,000. The mansion boasts 14,000 square feet and 15 rooms.
$1,599,000Part of the pair of 1830s Creole townhouses owned by the late talent agent Claudia Speicher was renovated and hit the market in early March. The renovation kept some of the original details: the wood floors have been refinished, and there's a wrought iron balcony, two staircases, exposed brick and beams. This townhouse has a decidedly more finished look than its sister home, but has lots of exposed brick, plus a side balcony that overlooks a courtyard.
$1,495,000 Built in 1866, the 5,264 square-foot Greek Revival mansion boasts original floors, grand rooms, original fireplaces, high ceilings, ornate crown moldings, and ceiling medallions. There's also a courtyard and "ample" off-street parking. The last time the home was on the market was 2011, when it was asking $759,000.
$1,399,000The three-story, 4,500 square-foot townhouse was first of the pair to be gloriously restored after years of neglect. The space has exposed walls, hardwood floors, balconies with original ironwork, and original floor-to-ceiling windows.
$1,200,000Built in 1865, the 2,227 square-foot two-bedroom was renovated in 2014. Historic details like the ornate plaster crown molding remain, but the renovation added contemporary touches like a minimalist soaking tub, chic lighting, sleek fireplaces and some clever storage. Tall windows, balconies and a courtyard with fountain give a French Quarter feel but closer to Coliseum Square.
$899,000The 140-year-old home has 14-foot ceilings downstairs, heart of pine floors, a grand double parlor and a balcony. Included in the 3,750 square feet are four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms; a large kitchen; a mother-in-law suite; and a separate "entertainment" kitchen/bar that leads out onto a covered back patio.
$695,000Once a blighted masonry structure that was the frequent subject of neighborhood complaints, the building got a stylish renovation. Renovated by owner/architect William Rosenthal, the home mixes clean, modern lines with an industrial look. The home is filled with windows, flooding the space with natural light, and there is a mezzanine that would make an ideal office space. Upstairs, the minimalist master bathroom includes a swampy green distressed clawfoot tub. A back balcony provides even more views of the city. There's also a big backyard and off-street parking.
$425,000Named for former resident Chep Morrison, a New Orleans mayor, a condo in the 1860s mansion lets you own a little piece of history. The 1,779 square-foot, two-story space includes two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a shared courtyard. Architectural details include a large covered front porch, original hardwood floors, 14-foot ceilings upstairs, a grand foyer entry, chandeliers, transoms, and a wrought iron spiral staircase.
$3,800,000While the supposedly haunted mansion is currently a hotel plagued by themed rooms with unfortunate wall art, we hope a new owner could return this beauty to glory. Since hitting the market in November 2015, the 150-year-old Greek Revival mansion has gone down in price by $1,675,000. The mansion boasts 14,000 square feet and 15 rooms.
$1,599,000Part of the pair of 1830s Creole townhouses owned by the late talent agent Claudia Speicher was renovated and hit the market in early March. The renovation kept some of the original details: the wood floors have been refinished, and there's a wrought iron balcony, two staircases, exposed brick and beams. This townhouse has a decidedly more finished look than its sister home, but has lots of exposed brick, plus a side balcony that overlooks a courtyard.
$1,495,000 Built in 1866, the 5,264 square-foot Greek Revival mansion boasts original floors, grand rooms, original fireplaces, high ceilings, ornate crown moldings, and ceiling medallions. There's also a courtyard and "ample" off-street parking. The last time the home was on the market was 2011, when it was asking $759,000.
$1,399,000The three-story, 4,500 square-foot townhouse was first of the pair to be gloriously restored after years of neglect. The space has exposed walls, hardwood floors, balconies with original ironwork, and original floor-to-ceiling windows.
$1,200,000Built in 1865, the 2,227 square-foot two-bedroom was renovated in 2014. Historic details like the ornate plaster crown molding remain, but the renovation added contemporary touches like a minimalist soaking tub, chic lighting, sleek fireplaces and some clever storage. Tall windows, balconies and a courtyard with fountain give a French Quarter feel but closer to Coliseum Square.
$899,000The 140-year-old home has 14-foot ceilings downstairs, heart of pine floors, a grand double parlor and a balcony. Included in the 3,750 square feet are four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms; a large kitchen; a mother-in-law suite; and a separate "entertainment" kitchen/bar that leads out onto a covered back patio.
$695,000Once a blighted masonry structure that was the frequent subject of neighborhood complaints, the building got a stylish renovation. Renovated by owner/architect William Rosenthal, the home mixes clean, modern lines with an industrial look. The home is filled with windows, flooding the space with natural light, and there is a mezzanine that would make an ideal office space. Upstairs, the minimalist master bathroom includes a swampy green distressed clawfoot tub. A back balcony provides even more views of the city. There's also a big backyard and off-street parking.
$425,000Named for former resident Chep Morrison, a New Orleans mayor, a condo in the 1860s mansion lets you own a little piece of history. The 1,779 square-foot, two-story space includes two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a shared courtyard. Architectural details include a large covered front porch, original hardwood floors, 14-foot ceilings upstairs, a grand foyer entry, chandeliers, transoms, and a wrought iron spiral staircase.