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Aaron Dare

aaron@cranenola.com +1(504) 259-5917

Listed byCrescent Sotheby's International • Richard W Hebert • 504-944-3605

$ 1,195,000

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1525 Melpomene ST New Orleans, LA 70130

5 Beds

5 Baths

3,400 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,400 sqft

Price per Sqft $351

MLS Listing ID 2580372

Style Greek Revival,Victorian,Other

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1920

Acres 0.09

Lot Dimensions 45x87

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source ROAM MLS

Land Area 3400

Property Description

Half a block off the Mardi Gras parade route, 1525-27 Melpomene is one wall away from becoming one of the Lower Garden District's grand single family homes. Built as a Victorian side-by-side double, renovated in 2021 and refined again in 2025, the house is already prepared for the conversion: the structural support beam is installed, so joining the two sides means removing a single wall.

Joined, it offers approximately 3,200 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths. The first floor becomes a true entertaining floor: a 22-foot grand living room, an oversized foyer, a second living room, two dining rooms, and two kitchens, one for everyday living and one ready to work as a catering or prep kitchen. Upstairs, the primary suite offers an en suite spa bath, a large walk-in closet, and a private balcony, alongside four more bedrooms, two additional full baths, and a dedicated laundry room.

The original character carries through both sides: tall ceilings, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and fireplaces with their original tile. Natural light pours in from every direction, and gas appliances and tankless water heaters handle the everyday comforts.

Four private balconies look out over Melpomene. Out back, easy-care landscaping surrounds a covered outdoor entertaining area and an oversized storage shed. Off-street parking fits up to three cars, and a programmable LED uplighting system lights the facade for any occasion, holiday, or mood. A majestic crepe myrtle frames it all.

Not ready to take down the wall yet? Today it lives as a double, with an owner's side and a short-term rental side, so you can enjoy one side and earn on the other until you're ready to open it up. Flood Zone X. Buyer to verify permitting and conversion requirements.

Location

State LA

County Orleans

Area 0.09

Interior

Interior Features Computer Nook, Custom Built Cabinets, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, En Suite, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Shower/Tub Combo, Smart Thermostat, Solid Surface Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Stone Counters

Cooling Central Air, Multi Units

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplace No

Appliance Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Gas Oven

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording

Parking Features Off Street, Driveway

Garage Spaces 1.0

Utilities Available Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Internet Available

View Skyline, Downtown, Panoramic

Roof Type Shingle, Asphalt

Total Parking Spaces 1

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Other

Story Two

Foundation Raised

Water Public

Architectural Style Greek Revival, Victorian, Other

New Construction No

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 1525-MELPOMENEST

Security Features Closed Circuit Camera(s)

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