#2483423, Jennifer Dixon, Listing Office: REVE, REALTORS
496 Walnut St New Orleans, LA 70118
Property details
About 496 Walnut St
Elegant Uptown gem with Audubon Park views and tons of potential! This beautifully maintained home offers stylish curb appeal and an unbeatable location. A spacious front yard and inviting front porch welcome you into a residence full of character and charm. Inside, original hardwood oak floors extend throughout, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace, 11' ceilings down, fabulous windows and fun, artistic lighting. The gourmet kitchen is a true standout, equipped with high end appliances and a butler’s pantry. Spacious primary suite with plentiful closets and a luxurious bath. The front bedroom offers direct access to a wide, deep balcony—ideal for enjoying the view. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator, water filtration system, a small utility basement with sump pump, and a beautiful Terra Cotta tile roof. While the home is in excellent condition, it offers an opportunity for cosmetic updates to make it your own. An exceptional opportunity in a truly enviable neighborhood!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Cooktop, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior: Butlers Pantry, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Exterior: Balcony, Fence, Porch
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,295,000
- Price/SqFt: $336
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,873
- Tax Year: 2020
- Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Year Built: 1928
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,848 SqFt
- MLS Number: 2500004
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: LATTER & BLUM (LATT07)
- Office Phone: (504) 866-2785
- Office Email: ewolford@latterblum.com
- Listing Agent: Margaret Stewart
- Agent Phone: (504) 616-4154
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $87,560 | $- |
2022 | $83,860 | $- |
2021 | $87,560 | $- |
2020 | $77,500 | $10,873 |
2019 | $77,500 | $11,272 |
2018 | $77,500 | $11,382 |
2017 | $77,500 | $10,876 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Noble Minds
Public Charter KG-5
1.0 mi
•1333 S Carrollton Ave
4
Joshua Butler Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.0 mi
•300 Fourth St
9
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Public Magnet PK-5
2.1 mi
•2820 Mount Kennedy Dr
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 $209,915. Most New Orleans, LA residents have annual incomes $200k+. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 496 Walnut St
The listing price of 496 Walnut St property is $1,295,000.
The property 496 Walnut St is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118.
Active Listing: 496 Walnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 496 Walnut St are: Noble Minds (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Joshua Butler Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Audubon Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Samuel J. Green Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lusher Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $10,873 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 496 Walnut St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 496 Walnut St is 3,848 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 496 Walnut St is 1928.
This home is located at 496 Walnut St in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70118 in the Audubon neighborhood. This 3,848 square foot home was built in 1928. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,295,000.
New Orleans, LA housing market in April 2025 saw over 40 listings sold above listed price, more than 45 sold at listed price and over 193 sold below. The number of homes for sale in New Orleans, LA increased by 13.8% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 85 days, the median list price was $329,697.