$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#2482908, Leslie Heindel, Listing Office: Crescent City Living, LLC
$1,350,000 List price
1608 Governor Nicholls St New Orleans, LA 70116
$10,000
Closing credit¹
8 beds
7 full, 1 partial
6,945 sqft
0.3 acres
$194 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1608 Governor Nicholls St
SUPERB HISTORIC TREME LOCATION / ONLY BLOCKS to the French Quarter. Steps to the VERY BEST of The French Quarter & Surrounding Historic Shops, Neighborhood Restaurants, Local Bars & Pubs, Coffee Houses, and all Tours the French Quarter has to offer. Welcome to the Chalon Mansion. Where History has been made since 1855. This home has been Meticulously restored, from top to bottom, Inside & Out. A True Masterpiece Restoration Project ready for you to call HOME!! THE LARGEST Home in all of Historic Treme. Fully Gated Property with OFF STREET PARKING for 10+ Vehicles behind an Automatic Driveway Gate. Gorgeous, Tremendous Balconies, Fine Architectural Details & a HUGE Deep Lot with plenty of room for you to host events or add a Large In-Ground Pool! The interior features an Elegant OPEN Floor Plan with an extra large Chef’s Dream Kitchen featuring Custom Cabinets, Marble Counters, a Large Center Island with Custom Fixtures ++ Separate Butler’s Pantry/Wet Bar area. Formal Living & Separate Dining Rooms. There are exquisite fireplaces in every room including kitchen and all bedrooms. TOTAL of 4 Separate Units. The Primary Unit features 5 Bedrooms 3 1/2 Baths PLUS the 3 APARTMENTS each have 1 bedroom plus 1 bath. This property is WELL RENOVATED with Great Attention paid to every detail. A MUST SEE. A phenomenal opportunity!!
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingCentral, Ductless, Wall Furnace
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
Size6,945 sqft
Lot size0.2639 Acres
Year built1855
ParkingThree or more Spaces, Driveway
MLS #2487921
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Total Bedroom Count: 8
- Parking: Three or more Spaces, Driveway
- Exterior: Balcony, Courtyard, Fence, Permeable Paving
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Heating: Central, Ductless, Wall Furnace
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,350,000
- Price/SqFt: $194
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,246
- Tax Year: 2020
- Lot: City Lot, Oversized Lot
- Directions: Claiborne to Gov Nicholls Turn Right
- Year Built: 1855
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 6,945 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2639 Acres
- MLS Number: 2487921
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: NextHome Premier Realtors
- Office Phone: (504) 323-6202
- Office Email: harry.varnadore@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Harry Varnadore
- Agent Phone: (504) 450-6916
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | Home Sold | $275,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,360 | $- |
| 2022 | $74,350 | $- |
| 2021 | $77,360 | $- |
| 2020 | $77,360 | $11,246 |
| 2019 | $27,500 | $4,154 |
| 2018 | $27,500 | $4,237 |
| 2017 | $27,500 | $4,045 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Elan Academy Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
2.3 mi
•709 Park Blvd
3
Audubon Charter School - Gentilly
Public Charter PK-4
3.0 mi
•4720 Painters St
2
McDonogh No.26 Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.0 mi
•1200 Jefferson St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,952. Most New Orleans, LA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
66%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
76%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Boston Market
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Honda
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1608 Governor Nicholls St
The listing price of 1608 Governor Nicholls St property is $1,350,000.
The property 1608 Governor Nicholls St is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116.
Active Listing: 1608 Governor Nicholls St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1608 Governor Nicholls St are: Elan Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Audubon Charter School - Gentilly (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McDonogh No.26 Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Phillis Wheatley Community School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bricolage Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), McDonogh 42 Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Warren Easton Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), New Harmony High Institute (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), International High School of New Orleans (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $11,246 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 27, 2014 for $275,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1608 Governor Nicholls St has 8 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1608 Governor Nicholls St is 6,945 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1608 Governor Nicholls St is 1855.
This home is located at 1608 Governor Nicholls St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70116 in the Treme neighborhood. This 6,945 square foot home, which was built in 1855, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,350,000.
Over 40 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in New Orleans, LA. In the same period over 193 listings were sold below the listed price and 45 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in New Orleans, LA increased by 13.8% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $329,697, while the average time on the real estate market was 85 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.