2523 Prytania St New Orleans, LA 70130
Garden District NeighborhoodEstimated payment $25,133/month
Total Views
5,010
6
Beds
8
Baths
11,455
Sq Ft
$319
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- 2-minute walk to St Charles And 3Rd Street
- Balcony
- 0.44 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
- Courtyard
About This Home
Let’s skip the fluff: this is a massive historic mansion in the heart of the Garden District, fully stripped to the studs — over 11,000 square feet of raw potential on a commanding corner lot.Before we go further: yes, the interior is stripped. But here’s why — this house was slated for demolition in 1925; its original floors and finishes were removed nearly a century ago. What’s been taken out more recently was decades of layered drywall and patchwork renovations from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s — four layers deep in some rooms. What remains is not neglect — it’s a clean slate. A structure that narrowly escaped total erasure and now, 100 years later, is ready for someone with vision to write its next chapter.Significant structural improvements have already been completed, and active, approved building permits convey with the house, offering a rare opportunity to hit the ground running with your renovation.If you’re looking for turnkey, this isn’t it.If you’re looking to create a generational asset, read on.The bones are historic. The canvas is blank. The location is blue chip.The Lonsdale Mansion — in its current state — is for someone with the resources, taste, and team to execute a complete interior build. Anne Rice and Nicolas Cage both owned this house.And yet, it began with Henry T. Lonsdale, a 19th-century coffee importer who hired renowned architect Henry Howard in 1856 to build what became the tallest residential structure in the neighborhood — so tall it was nicknamed “skyscraper.” Howard, one of Louisiana’s most prolific architects, left an indelible mark on the state’s architectural landscape, designing over 280 buildings, including iconic structures like the Pontalba Buildings in Jackson Square.Nearly 170 years later, it’s ready for its next chapter — waiting for someone with the vision, determination, and grit to carry its legacy forward and elevate this landmark into a defining icon of New Orleans architecture for the next 170 years.
Last Listed By
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR License #995694375 Listed on: 05/26/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $56,890
Year Built
- Built in 1856
Lot Details
- 0.44 Acre Lot
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Oversized Lot
- Property is in average condition
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Raised Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 11,455 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Balcony
- Courtyard
- Brick Porch or Patio
Location
- City Lot
Schools
- Sacred Heart Elementary School
- St. George's Middle School
- Newman High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 3-A-1
- Assessor Parcel Number 412103906
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,890 | $408,930 | $67,830 | $341,100 |
| 2024 | $57,708 | $408,930 | $67,830 | $341,100 |
| 2023 | $59,640 | $420,000 | $41,060 | $378,940 |
| 2022 | $59,640 | $401,050 | $41,060 | $359,990 |
| 2021 | $52,271 | $344,000 | $41,060 | $302,940 |
| 2020 | $34,101 | $220,890 | $41,060 | $179,830 |
| 2019 | $35,581 | $220,890 | $41,060 | $179,830 |
| 2018 | $36,244 | $220,890 | $41,060 | $179,830 |
| 2017 | $34,927 | $220,890 | $41,060 | $179,830 |
| 2016 | $35,141 | $215,880 | $67,270 | $148,610 |
| 2015 | $34,470 | $215,880 | $67,270 | $148,610 |
| 2014 | -- | $215,880 | $67,270 | $148,610 |
| 2013 | -- | $215,880 | $67,270 | $148,610 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2025 05/26/25 | For Sale | $3,700,000 | -14.0% | $323 / Sq Ft |
| 10/21/2020 10/21/20 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/21/2020 09/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2020 06/01/20 | For Sale | $4,300,000 | -- | $375 / Sq Ft |
Source: ROAM MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Sale Deed | $4,200,000 | Title Stream Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $2,400,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $2,200,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $3,450 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $2,240,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $0 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: ROAM MLS
MLS Number: 2503289
APN: 4-12-1-039-06
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