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A peaceful enclave amid the din of New Orleans
The Garden District is where well-heeled New Orleanians have found escape from the hubbub and scents of the French Quarter since the 1840s. Oversized lots with ample space for gardens originally earned the neighborhood its name, but today, the 19th-century mansions here are the stars for their distinctly New Orleans flavor. Many of the Big Easy’s most famous residents, past and present, have at some point called the neighborhood home — from football’s Manning clan to Saints quarterback Drew Brees, as well as horror author Anne Rice and actor John Goodman. Here, though, these celebrities are simply seen as neighbors. “What I love about the Garden District is it’s very community-oriented,” says Ellie Sanders, a Garden District resident and Realtor with the McEnery Company. “It’s a small, defined area where you kind of know everybody, and wave at your neighbors when you walk the dog.”
Historic St Charles Ave borders the Garden District to the north.
Isidore Newman School has a long legacy with its football program.
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Historic homes with trademark New Orleans architecture
About 25 houses in the Garden District, a mix of Italianate, Greek Revival and Queen Anne styles, have been named New Orleans Historic Landmarks. There are also several shotgun homes here, marking a point near the turn of the 20th century when some of the neighborhood’s double lots were subdivided. These shotguns are priced at the neighborhood’s lower end, with recent sales ranging from $725,000 to $3.5 million. But not everything here is more than 100 years old: There are also some modern condo structures, mostly along St. Charles Avenue, with one- to three-bedroom units ranging from $265,000 to $595,000.
Stately mansions are common in the Garden District.
Many homes in the Garden District decorate for Mardi Gras.
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Shop at the Rink and dine at famous Commander’s Palace
Once a late 19th-century roller rink, The Rink is now a shopping center with local favorites like The Garden District Book Shop and The Chicory House coffee shop. “When you’re in The Rink, you always see somebody you know, and you can wave at them and say ‘hello,’” Sanders says. The Garden District’s also home to one of the city’s most venerable dining institutions – Commander's Palace. Open since 1893, this upscale Creole restaurant features a bright blue exterior and an all-star roster of Louisiana chefs that has included Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse; house specialties include turtle soup, shrimp and tasso, and cochon de lait. Dining options along Magazine Avenue are less formal but no less popular -- Dat Dog, for instance, serves a creative menu of hot dogs and sausages, including a vegetarian option. Magazine Ave. is also Uptown New Orleans’ primary retail shopping hub, with options ranging from new and vintage clothes to furniture and art galleries.
Since 1893 Commander’s Palace has served award-winning food in the Garden District.
The Garden District is full of outdoor patios.
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Throw me something, mister
Mardi Gras is New Orleans’ defining annual event, and the Garden District has a front-row seat to the many parades that run along St. Charles Avenue during Carnival season. About a month later, it’s just a short walk across Magazine Ave. to St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Irish Channel.
Catch a Mardi Gras parade on the Uptown parade route in the Garden District.
Mardi Gras parade goers wait patiently for the next float in the Garden District.
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Audubon Park: An Uptown escape
Though it’s two miles away from the neighborhood, Audubon Park is a favorite destination for residents of the Garden District and all of Uptown. Vital to New Orleans since 1871, this 350-acre swath of greenery stretches from the bank of the Mississippi River with a zoo, golf course, tennis courts, riding stables, swimming pool, lagoon, almost 2-mile jogging path, picnic shelters and playgrounds.
Audubon Park has many areas to sit and relax in.
Catch a round of golf at the at the Audubon Park golf course.
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The Saint Charles Streetcar Line
The Saint Charles Streetcar Line runs through the middle of St. Charles Avenue provides a connection to Audubon Park, while Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center is located about two miles north of the Garden District.
The iconic St. Charles Ave streetcar runs through the Garden District.
The streetcar lines can be used for exercise in the Garden District.
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Garden District students attend top-rated NOLA schools
Students in the Garden District can attend a variety of New Orleans’ top-rated private and charter schools. Louise S. McGehee School, an all-girls, K-12 private school, is the only school set within the neighborhood; Trinity Episcopal, a co-ed K-8 private school, is another popular option. Audubon Lower Charter serves kindergarten through third grade, and Audubon Upper Charter serves fourth through eighth grades; overall, Audubon earns a B-plus rating from Niche. The A-plus-rated, private and K-12 Isidore Newman School, alma mater of Peyton and Eli Manning, is the top STEM high school in Louisiana, and attended by many Garden District students. De La Salle High, a Catholic school with an A-rating, is another popular Uptown option.
Louise S. McGehee School is a private all-girls school.
De La Salle High School has an A-rating from Niche.
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Garden District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden District, New Orleans sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden District, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $1,149,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A rare opportunity to own a luxurious penthouse in the iconic La Maisonette Creole, blending historic charm with modern sophistication. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home boasts soaring cathedral ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and an open layout filled with natural light. The gourmet kitchen features marble countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a wine cooler. The spacious primary suite offers a
Experience life on historic St. Charles Avenue, where Mardi Gras parades pass right by your front door. This chic and stylish townhome blends elegance with convenience, offering gated off-street parking, a private rear patio, and a balcony overlooking the Avenue. Inside, you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a spacious third-floor suite with its own full bath. With the option to add an
Extraordinary opportunity to own The Henderson McCloskey Mansion, a piece of history built in 1882 by John Henderson. Originally built as a wedding gift, this impeccably restored and maintained Greek Revival/Italianate residence, is a rare find. Set on an oversized lot, this historic residence features original hardwood floors, 13’ ceilings with preserved crown molding and five fireplaces. A
2 Bed, 2 Bath unit on top floor of a historic 1861 Greek Revival featuring contemporary interiors w/ stainless steel appliances, granite counters, original floors, exposed brick chimneys & marble baths, plus a private balcony w/ view of downtown. 3rd floor unit in building w/ amenities including off street parking & onsite washers/dryers. This historic property across from Commander’s Palace is
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