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#2477455, Ryan Wentworth, Listing Office: REVE, REALTORS
$3,599,000 List price
5640 Bancroft Dr New Orleans, LA 70122
7 beds
6 full, 2 partial
9,145 sqft
0.5 acres
$394 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5640 Bancroft Dr
ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY! This beautiful and unique house, directly on Bayou St. John, was originally constructed by locally renowned builder Gerry Goldman. The current owners have transformed this already gorgeous house into a refined and spacious open floor plan using only top of the line brands and materials. The first floor has been completely renovated to include the following: new redesigned kitchen space with large butler's pantry, Wolfe and Subzero appliances, imported Calcutta Viola marble with waterfall edges, Axor faucets and fixtures, exquisite white oak flooring on first floor and so much more! The house also features 7 large bedrooms and 8 baths (which includes a full imported marble master bath), a glass elevator, 19' ceilings in main living area, a whole house generator, laundry room on both floors, a large pool and pool area with sundeck, parking for 4 vehicles, electronic fence, three fireplaces, a home gym, smart wiring, several indoor and outdoor entertainment areas and plenty of windows and Panoramic Doors from all of the balconies overlooking the water. This house sits on a large lot directly on Bayou St. John, a very desirable location! Take in the incredible views of the water and nature from almost everywhere in the house. Take advantage of this rare opportunity because this amazing property cannot be replicated at this price point!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingMulti Unit(s)
StatusActive
CoolingMulti Unit(s)
Size9,145 sqft
Lot size0.4531 Acres
Year built1958
ParkingThree or more Spaces
MLS #2499788
WaterfrontWaterfront, Bayou
FireplaceOther
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
- Interior: Butlers Pantry, Elevator, Guest Accommodations, Handicap Access, Jetted Tub, Stone Counters
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Parking: Three or more Spaces
- Waterfront: Waterfront, Bayou
- Exterior: Balcony, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Multi Unit(s)
- Cooling: Multi Unit(s)
- List Price: $3,599,000
- Price/SqFt: $393
- Annual Tax Amount: $16,675
- Tax Year: 2020
- Lot: City Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Year Built: 1958
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 9,145 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4531 Acres
- MLS Number: 2499788
- MLS Name: NOMAR
- Office Name: Southern Luxury Realty
- Office Phone: (850) 260-0000
- Office Email: luis@floridatravelsales.com
- Listing Agent: Luis Espinel
- Agent Phone: (504) 723-0939
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2022 | Home Sold | $1,920,000 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Home Sold | $1,274,400 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $167,040 | $- |
| 2022 | $110,740 | $- |
| 2021 | $114,700 | $- |
| 2020 | $114,700 | $16,675 |
| 2019 | $114,700 | $17,328 |
| 2018 | $114,700 | $17,672 |
| 2017 | $114,700 | $16,874 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Audubon Charter School - Gentilly
Public Charter PK-4
1.9 mi
•4720 Painters St
7
Marie Riviere Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.4 mi
•1564 Lake Ave
10
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Public Magnet PK-5
3.5 mi
•201 Metairie Rd
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 $52,174. Residents of New Orleans, LA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
19%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
BMW
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5640 Bancroft Dr
The listing price of 5640 Bancroft Dr property is $3,599,000.
The property 5640 Bancroft Dr is a house located in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122.
Active Listing: 5640 Bancroft Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5640 Bancroft Dr are: Audubon Charter School - Gentilly (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Marie Riviere Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Arthur Ashe Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kipp Believe (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pierre A. Capdau Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), John F. Kennedy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), McDonogh 35 Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), McDonogh #35 College Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $16,675 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 1, 2022 for $1,920,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5640 Bancroft Dr has 7 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 5640 Bancroft Dr is 9,145 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5640 Bancroft Dr is 1958.
This home is located at 5640 Bancroft Dr in New Orleans, LA and zip code 70122 in the Gentilly neighborhood. This 9,145 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.45 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,599,000.
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 inventory of homes for sale in New Orleans, LA between March and April 2025 increased by 13.8%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 85 days, the median list price was $329,697.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.