KEY TAKEAWAYS: The historic Arlington Mansion sold for its full $2.495 million asking price in New Orleans. The 166-year-old estate once belonged to famed Storyville madam Josie Arlington. Music legends including Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones were among the property’s notable guests. Two other luxury properties on St. Charles Avenue and Henry Clay Avenue closed for more than $2 million each.   Commission: May10-16 [see the SlideDeck] The Arlington Mansion is the New Orleans history trivia answer to this question: What do Storyville madam Josie Arlington, Stevie Wonder, and The Rolling Stones have in common? All three are part of the legacy of the once-in-a-generation, full-city-block estate where New Orleans history, culture, and music have converged since 1860. The 166-year-old mansion at 2861 Grand Route Saint John Street, which sold for its full asking price of $2.495 million, leads this week’s Commission Accomplished. Placing second was 4801 St. Charles Avenue, a 160-year-old historic home that sold for $2.3 million. Rounding out the top three was 915 Henry Clay Avenue, a custom-finished, modern Uptown luxury home reimagined through a full rebuild and gut renovation of an 1890 historic foundation. The historic renovation sold for $2.1 million. 2861 Grand Route Saint John Street commands an entire city block on a 60′ x 160′ corner lot, and the Greek Revival style mansion features 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 6,550 square feet of living space. In the May 11 transaction, the listing agents were Elizabeth McNulty and Kristin Patterson of New Orleans Luxury Living, Latter Blum | Compass, while the sales agent was Mary Cullen of RE/MAX N.O. Properties. “The Arlington Mansion resonated with buyers because it offered something increasingly rare in today’s market: authenticity, scale, and provenance. The estate is deeply woven into the architectural and cultural fabric of New Orleans,” said McNulty. “In a city celebrated for its architecture and storytelling, Arlington Mansion stands in a category of its own.” The estate’s legacy stretches from Storyville to Jazz Fest. It once belonged to famed entrepreneur, Storyville brothel madam, and namesake Josie Arlington, who purchased the house in 1906. Storyville was a legally sanctioned prostitution district near the French Quarter that operated in the early 20th century. Over the years, the estate continued its unique legacy and acclaim, hosting music legends including Stevie Wonder and members of The Rolling Stones, as well as numerous well-known television and film productions. The house was later relocated in the 1920s to its current site, less than half a mile from its original location. “It’s such a special piece of history. As soon as you walk in, you feel elegance, beauty, and warmth, and that welcoming aura carries throughout the property,” Cullen said. “It’s grand without feeling overwhelming. The columns and balconies are gorgeous and set the tone for the historic architectural details, and the pool, two apartments, and extra spaces for family and visitors all add to the appeal.” Historic highlights include stately Doric fluted columns, double galleries, 14-foot ceilings, intricate plaster medallions, and a grand staircase. The former service wing now contains two private apartments with outdoor space, while the grounds include lush gardens, elegant entertaining terraces, a culinary courtyard, a saltwater pool and a six-car carriage house. The first story includes the living room, den, breakfast area, dining room, kitchen, mudroom, and one bedroom, along with a dressing room. The second floor holds the primary bedroom and primary bathroom, plus four additional bedrooms and another dressing room. McNulty said the estate’s remarkable provenance, from its association with Josie Arlington to its connection to generations of New Orleans cultural life, created an emotional response among buyers that transcended traditional real estate metrics. “The multiple-offer environment demonstrated that exceptional historic properties … particularly those with such iconic stature and location continue to command significant attention from discerning buyers,” McNulty said. “Combined with its commanding presence along Bayou St. John and its rare city-block scale, the property ultimately generated multiple offers and reaffirmed the enduring global appeal of iconic New Orleans estates.” 4801 St. Charles Avenue was built in 1866 and is the historic Aldrich Genella House – “considered one of the finest residential examples of Second Empire style architecture in the South,” writes listing and sales agent Derek Delahoussaye of Rȇve Realtors, in his MLS description of the historic home. The luxury residence features 5 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, and 5,594 square feet of living space. It was previously featured in “On the Market” in CityBusiness. The home is nestled on an oversized corner lot on St. Charles Ave. and Bordeaux Street, with 127 feet of frontage. The gated grounds feature parking for several cars. There are also a pool and a 200-square-foot pool house. The foundation, and much of the exterior have been restored, including hand-crafted millwork featuring cypress wood and Spanish cedar, while the interior remains a largely open, modern blank slate for a buyer’s chosen finishes. Amenities include a 41-foot center hall entry with archway moldings and medallions; a staircase; three flexible living areas; marble and mahogany mantels; and 13-foot ceilings throughout. The second floor features the primary suite with a large front gallery, three additional bedrooms plus two additional bathrooms, and a flat roof outdoor patio. The third floor is wood cladded with space for a den, guest room/office, plus a fourth bathroom. The tower presents a special observation room with tree-top views. 915 Henry Clay Avenue is a blend of historic Uptown New Orleans character and modern luxury located in the Golden Rectangle near Audubon Park. In the May 13 transaction, the listing agents were Alex Peet of Wurth Real Estate Services and Lynn Arceneaux of Ricci Real Estate, while the selling agent was Collette Stone of Latter Blum | Compass. The historic renovation and fully custom Uptown luxury home includes 5 bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, and 3,705 square feet of living space. Inside, the house features wide-plank hardwood floors, crown molding, an elegant living room, grand dining area and a chef’s kitchen with a large island, professional appliances, and wet bar. A first-floor flex space with full bath and walk-in closet can function as a downstairs primary suite, media room, or office. French doors and sliding glass doors open to a blue-tiled lap pool with heater and chiller, a linear fire pit, and a covered outdoor kitchen with grill, pizza oven, and smoker. Upstairs, the primary suite includes two expansive walk-in closets and a spa-style bathroom with steam shower and freestanding soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms and two baths complete the second level, along with a broad balcony overlooking the Uptown canopy. The property also includes a detached studio ADU with kitchen, bath and Murphy bed, as well as a whole-house generator. The 0.16-acre property, located in the X flood zone, includes gated grounds, landscaped outdoor space, and a large driveway for off-street parking. All three high-priced home sales in the past week: Address: 2861 Grand Route Saint John Street, New Orleans, 70119 Sales price: $2,495,000 List price: $2,495,000 Date sold: May 11 Days on Market: 160 Listing agents: Elizabeth McNulty and Kristin Patterson, New Orleans Luxury Living, Latter Blum | Compass Sales agent: Mary Cullen, RE/MAX N.O. Properties Address: 4801 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 70115 Sales price: $2.3 million List price: $2.5 million Date sold: May 15 Days on Market: 120 Listing and sales agent: Derek Delahoussaye, Rêve, Realtors Address: 915 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, 70118 Sales price: $2.1 million List price: $2.1 million Date sold: May 13 Days on Market: 3 Listing agents: Alex Peet, Wurth Real Estate Services, and Lynn Arceneaux, Ricci Real Estate Sales agent: Collette Stone, Latter Blum | Compass Information provided by Kelleye Rhein  Stephan Mock of Reve Realtors. ...read more read less