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Uptown

Uptown

$841,433 Average Value
$345 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

A community of historic homes and tree-lined streets

Best known for its iconic streetcar, elegant mansions and Spanish moss-draped canopy of live oak trees, New Orleans’ historic Uptown is an ambiance-filled neighborhood with an assortment of amenities. While conveniently located minutes from busy and tourist-laden districts like the French Quarter and Central Business District, Uptown maintains a subdued pace. “Unlike some areas where demolition has been allowed, Uptown has stayed true to its historic roots,” says Emily Flagler, local architect and owner of Emily Flagler, Architect LLC. “So you see a lot of Queen Annes next to shotgun homes and Dutch colonials.”

Uptown is just minutes from the Central Business District.
Uptown is just minutes from the Central Business District.
Townhouse style homes are common Uptown.
Townhouse style homes are common Uptown.
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Well-preserved, nineteenth-century homes

Situated on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood was once the site of multiple Colonial-era plantations. To this day, the neighborhood is defined by live oak trees lining its streets, lush landscaping and a mix of architectural styles, ranging from grandiose Italianate and Greek Revival mansions to quaint Craftsman bungalows and shotgun houses. Flagler, who has nearly twenty years of experience in Uptown renovation projects, says the neighborhood’s historic protections have helped preserve the area’s beauty. “It’s one of the more regulated neighborhoods in the city,” she says. “It’s pretty historic and tends to have relatively higher property values.” Uptown Condos can range from $250,000 to $630,000. Smaller single-family homes in need of renovation can sell as low as $400,000, while fully restored homes of similar size can sell as high as $775,000. Larger, more ornate home styles start around $800,000 and sometimes surpass $3 million. Brandi Farrington, Realtor with French Quarter Realty, says the main driver of home prices is the “size, location and the age and character” of a home. “A lot of the homes were built hundreds of years ago and still maintain that original architecture,” she says. “Which is really kind of priceless.”

Uptown is home to Greek Revival mansions along historic St. Charles Ave.
Uptown is home to Greek Revival mansions along historic St. Charles Ave.
Raised bungalows are common Uptown.
Raised bungalows are common Uptown.
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Audubon Park not far, with smaller parks at home

While Uptown residents enjoy a close proximity to one of the city’s largest parks, Audubon Park, the neighborhood also hosts smaller parks like Evans Playground and Samuel Square. Besides its playground equipment and baseball field, Evans Playground is a popular meeting spot for residents looking for group exercise in an outdoor setting. Samuel Square occupies roughly a city block, though it is bisected by Napoleon Ave and its lines of massive oak trees. While primarily an open green space, the park also offers a playground with a recycled rubber turf and a basketball court for pickup games.

Audubon Park has a jogging & cycling path to enjoy on early morning runs.
Audubon Park has a jogging & cycling path to enjoy on early morning runs.
Evans Playground has a concession stand.
Evans Playground has a concession stand.
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Local shops abound, major chains closer to the river

To start the morning, Uptown residents can stop at Mojo Coffee House, which has earned accolades with drinks like its NOLA Iced Coffee. Bearcat’s offers breakfast and lunch menus divided into lighter fare in their Good Cat section and heartier dishes in their Bad Cat section, both with a mix of vegetarian and other dietary options. As a Louisiana chain, Zara's Lil' Giant Supermarket and Po-boys is the neighborhood’s local spot for fresh produce and other groceries, and residents will have to head further south to for national chains like Whole Foods and Winn-Dixie. Local shops include custom clothier FELLOW on Valmont Street and vintage clothing store Lady Kay Vintage on Magazine Street.

Zara's Lil' Giant Supermarket & Po-boys has a large selection of fresh produce Uptown.
Zara's Lil' Giant Supermarket & Po-boys has a large selection of fresh produce Uptown.
Uptown’s La Boulangerie is a popular spot for baked treats and fresh coffee.
Uptown’s La Boulangerie is a popular spot for baked treats and fresh coffee.
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Mardi Gras parades and a historic film festival

The neighborhood organizes its own Mardi Gras parades with groups like the Phunny Phorty Phellows and the Funky Uptown Krewe. Complementing its historic homes, the neighborhood holds the equally rustic Prytania Theatre Uptown, a central hub for one of the nation's longest-running foreign language film festivals, the New Orleans French Film Festival.

Prytania Theatre is a central hub for the New Orleans French Film Festival.
Prytania Theatre is a central hub for the New Orleans French Film Festival.
Older well-kept homes are popular Uptown.
Older well-kept homes are popular Uptown.
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Schools with science and sports

The area has a generous selection of daycare centers and preschools. Earning a C on Niche, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School offers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and extracurricular activities like The SWAT Team Computer Club and the Lego Robotics Club. For high school students, Walter L. Cohen High School offers AP courses and earns a C.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a PTO that plays a vital role in organizing activities.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a PTO that plays a vital role in organizing activities.
Warren Easton High School sits along the historic New Orleans Canal St.
Warren Easton High School sits along the historic New Orleans Canal St.
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Sidewalks to trek and major roads to connect

The neighborhood is a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly area with walkable sidewalks and designated bicycle lanes, and South Claiborne Ave puts Interstate 10 just 3 miles east. Uptown is a 15-mile commute to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and a 2.5-mile trip to the downtown Central Business District, which serves as a base for many of New Orleans’ largest employers. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority offers streetcar stops along St. Charles Avenue, giving residents an option for public transportation.

Volunteer by walking dogs for Zeus' Rescues near Uptown.
Volunteer by walking dogs for Zeus' Rescues near Uptown.
Take a relaxing ride on a St. Charles Ave streetcar trough Uptown.
Take a relaxing ride on a St. Charles Ave streetcar trough Uptown.
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Roads and schools at risk of flooding

Data from First Street indicate Uptown is at moderate risk of flooding within the next 30 years. Residential and commercial properties are at minor risk of flood-related damage, but roads social properties like schools and houses of worship are at major or severe risk.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

26 min drive

Subway

St Charles And Valmont

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St Charles And Robert

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St Charles And Duffosat

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St Charles And Bordeaux

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St Charles And Cadiz

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Napoleon & Magazine

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Napoleon & Danneel

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Magazine & Jefferson

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Magazine & Bordeaux

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Napoleon & Baronne

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Napoleon & Chestnut

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Magazine & Cadiz

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Uptown Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$639,000
Median Sale Price
$575,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$575,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$605,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$347,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
172
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$345

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,121
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,918
On par with the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,073
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,205
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
751
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Nov 2
    1 - 3pm

    4851 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

    $799,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,802 Sq Ft
    • 4851 Magazine St
    • New 6 days ago

    Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of New Orleans magic—perfectly positioned on a Mardi Gras parade route and one of the most vibrant blocks of world-famous Magazine Street. This walker’s paradise boasts a 95 Walk Score and offers everything that makes Uptown living so special: sprawling oak trees, classic New Orleans architecture, and unbeatable proximity to the city’s best

    Seph Babington The McEnery Company

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  • Saturday, Nov 1
    10am - 12pm

    1732 Cadiz St, New Orleans, LA 70115

    $589,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,859 Sq Ft
    • 1732 Cadiz St

    New Orleans Classic Victorian Cottage! NEW ROOF! UPDATED ELECTRICITY! NEW HVAC! NEW INSULATION IN THE ATTIC! PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT! 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, Arched shutters and windows, high baseboards, picture moldings, great architectural features. Perfect location! Across the street from Sacred Heart Academy. Just 1 1/2 blocks off St. Charles Avenue and street car line. In the

    Mark Abadie ABADIE REALTY LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
5,470
Median Age
42
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$94,017
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,805

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
69.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

55 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Uptown
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller Realty, LLC
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