Commission Accomplished: Iconic St. Charles Avenue mansion sells for $3.5M | New Orleans CityBusiness

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Address: 5800 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 70115
Sales price: $3,553,000
List price: $3.9 million
Date sold: June 30
Days on Market: 319
Listing agent: Eleanor Farnsworth, Latter & Blum | Compass
Sales agent: June Logan, Keller Williams Realty

Eleanor Farnsworth fondly remembers riding the New Orleans streetcar as a child and always admiring the “iconic” mansion that stood out at the corner of St. Charles and Nashville Avenue.

“It is one of my all-time favorite houses. I remember as a kid when the streetcar would approach it, I would get ready to look at how the stunning architecture and grande style of this iconic mansion proudly presented itself and presided over St. Charles Avenue,” said Farnsworth, realtor with Latter & Blum | Compass. A native New Orleanian, Farnsworth has sold homes for over 40 years and holds a Historic Residential Specialist (HRS) designation.

On June 30, Farnsworth saw that admiration of the mansion come full circle as she had the honor of being the listing agent on 5800 St. Charles Ave., which sold for $3,553,000. The sales agent was June Logan of Keller Williams Realty.

The Italianate home, which features a classic center hall design, includes 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half-bathrooms, and 7,312 square feet of living space on a total area of 10,219 square feet.

It was recently renovated by local prominent architect Michael Carbine, who is always known for renovating and restoring historic homes across New Orleans.

An elegant wrought iron fence surrounds the expansive corner lot, while an abundance of mature shade trees, a vast emerald lawn, and tropical landscaping fill out the front yard. A sweeping staircase leads to the five bay gallery studded with majestic Corinthian columns. Additional Corinthian column motifs surround the double-leaded glass front door.

“I have always been fascinated by the majestic Corinthian columns, the front gallery where you can watch and hear Uptown life on St. Charles go by, and a sweeping staircase that looks like it has wide open arms to gracefully welcome you into this exceptional home,” said Farnsworth. “Everyone local knows this home on St. Charles and appreciates its beauty and history. It was cool to field calls from people who just wanted to tell stories of knowing someone who lived there, or their experiences visiting the home throughout the years. It is admired by many.”

Inside, architectural details include soaring ceilings, elaborate plaster friezes and ceiling appliqués, chandeliers, double and triple crown molding, handsome millwork, carved marble mantles, a gracefully curving staircase, and gleaming hardwood floors. The classic center hall design and entry hall leads to an expansive formal living room with built-in bookshelves, illuminated by a pair of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the front porch and grounds.

There is a formal dining room that has an adjoining wet bar and butler’s pantry. A sunroom offers three walls of plate glass windows with views of the grounds. The chef’s kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, stone counters, a large island, storage space, and a huge pantry. The kitchen leads to a breakfast area illuminated by a trio of French doors opening onto a large, covered balcony.

There is a second living room across from the formal living room that lends flexibility to the floor plan, and there is a well-appointed study that leads to a powder room.

The main floor primary suite includes a spacious bedroom and a marble bathroom with double vanities, a soaking tub, a separate shower, a water closet, two separate enormous closets, a dressing room, and a private laundry room. The second floor includes a large den, three additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, plus a second office with an attached full bathroom. The basement includes finished recreation space, a bath and a half, a kitchen, a laundry room, wine cellar, workshop, and additional storage space.

There is a two-car garage, plus additional parking behind an electric gate. The fully fenced yard has matured shade trees and manicured hedges, in addition to a large, swimming pool surrounded by an emerald, green lawn across the vast backyard space.

Other high priced home sales in the past week:
Address: 3804 Prytania St., New Orleans, 70115
Sales price: $1.73 million
List price: $1.85 million
Date sold: June 30
Days on Market: 25
Listing agents: Elizabeth McNulty and Kristin Patterson, New Orleans Luxury Living, Latter & Blum | Compass
Sales agent: Chris Aguglia, Rȇve Realtors

An Uptown New Orleans home at 3804 Prytania St. sold for $1.73 million on June 30. The luxury modern center hall home is located on a corner lot and two blocks from St. Charles Ave. Built in 2020, the home features 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 4,015 square feet of living space. 

• Intertwining contemporary design and timeless sophistication, the home begins with custom steel and glass doors and 11-foot ceilings accentuated by arched entries, wide wood flooring and a grand formal dining room with custom paneled walls and a lacquered ceiling. The gourmet chef’s kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, complemented by a separate bar with an ice machine, a butler’s pantry, and an additional walk-in pantry. The open concept living room flows from the kitchen to the breakfast area and features coffered ceilings and a gas fireplace.
• The primary bedroom includes a bathroom with dual vanities, a separate shower, a soaking tub, and a spacious closet with a dressing area. Three additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are on the second floor, along with a living area. The third floor has an additional bedroom and full bathroom. The backyard includes a pool, turfed dog run, and a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen. There is surround sound through the interior and exterior of the home. The property includes gated, covered off-street parking for two cars, as well as camera security.

Address: 38 Bird Reef Ct., Grand Isle, 70358
Sales price: $1.4 million
List price: $1,475,000
Date sold: July 3
Days on Market: 32
Listing and Sales agent: Katherine Coghlan, Burns & Co., Inc.

As far as Jefferson Parish extends, a Grand Isle property at 38 Bird Reef Court sold for $1.4 million on July 3. Located in the Queen Bess gated community, the coastal property covers more than 10,000 square feet, includes 127 feet of water frontage, and has two boat lifts that are situated next to the main canal for navigation to and from the dock. The home, custom built in 2021, features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,741 square feet of living space on a total of 5,722 square feet. The more than 1,500-square-foot party deck overlooks the bay.

• The subdivision has a boat launch and pavilion, and one of the slips on the property will fit a 37-foot boat and there is room to extend if needed for a larger boat. The main home features four bedrooms (each with their own bathroom), a spacious living room with 12-foot ceilings, custom shiplap walls, and a kitchen with Quartzite counters, a gas stove, island seating for eight, and a wet bar with a second sink and wine fridge. The more than 500-square-foot downstairs is heated and cooled with a full kitchen, and there is a multi-level heated and cooled storage room with an electric roll up door that allows ample room for tackle, ATV’s, ice makers, etc.
• Additional amenities include a full-house, 30-kilowatt diesel generator, a 32-gallon propane tank, two tankless hot water heaters, an elevator, an outdoor shower, a fish cleaning area, another outdoor storage area by the boat dock with power and water for an additional ice maker, ring cameras, and a large yard with room to add a pool.

Information provided by Kelleye Rhein & Stephan Mock of Reve Realtors.