Uptown
Suburban Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana
Orleans Parish 70115
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.”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.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.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.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.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.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.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Eric Wilkinson
FQR Realtors
(504) 290-0493
70 Total Sales
4 in Uptown
$395K - $875K Price Range
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Gary Lazarus
RE/MAX N.O. Properties
(504) 285-5656
96 Total Sales
9 in Uptown
$472K - $1.5M Price Range
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Josh Raymond
Raymond Real Estate LLC
(504) 553-3963
39 Total Sales
1 in Uptown
$260,000 Price
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Mikey Bowler
Mikey Bowler Realty
(504) 323-7797
65 Total Sales
2 in Uptown
$729,200 Price Range
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Ken Hamrick
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 910-7430
52 Total Sales
4 in Uptown
$425K - $538K Price Range
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Christian Galvin
Responds QuicklyChristian Shane Properties
(504) 688-3930
80 Total Sales
3 in Uptown
$500K - $895K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Uptown | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Uptown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown, New Orleans sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $642,500, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Sunday, Jun 112 - 2pm
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Wednesday, May 2811:30am - 1:30pm
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