Jul 31, 2026
KEY TAKEAWAYS: 120 Audubon Blvd. sold for $3.9 million, the highest-priced Greater New Orleans home sale for July 19-25. The 0.54-acre Uptown estate features 9,609 square feet, four bedrooms, a heated pool and extensive luxury amenities. 1526 Henry Clay Ave. finished second at $1.85 million, s howcasing historic architecture with mid-century modern renovations. 6950 Colbert St. in Lakeview ranked third at $1.58 million, offering a custom-built Greek Revival design with six bedrooms and a backyard pool. Commission: July 29-25 [see the SlideDeck]   A rare corner-lot compound on more than a half-acre near Audubon Park and Tulane University leads this week’s Commission Accomplished. 120 Audubon Boulevard in Uptown New Orleans sold for $3.9 million on July 22, making the compound the highest-priced home sale in the Greater New Orleans area during July 19-25. Finishing second was another Uptown home at 1526 Henry Clay Avenue, which sold for $1.85 million on July 22. Rounding out the top three was 6950 Colbert Street in Lakeview, which sold for $1.58 million on July 20. 120 Audubon Blvd. is positioned on a 0.54-acre corner lot within walking distance to Audubon Park and Tulane University. The property’s L-shaped architecture surrounds landscaped grounds with palm, olive, and citrus trees, a rose garden, and privacy hedges, all creating a private, estate-like setting. The two-story residence, built in 1958, includes four bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, and 9,609 square feet of living space. The listing agents were the wife-husband team of Lynn Morgan and Digges Morgan, of Keller Williams Realty, while the sales agent was Ingrid Garvey, of Homesmart Realty South. “The yard space and location were big factors; the property checked all the boxes for my clients,” Garvey said. “You have the beauty of Audubon Boulevard in a perfect Uptown location near Audubon Park and Tulane. There is a feel of a private estate because of the L-shaped corner-lot setting, and the majestic, manicured grounds resemble an English garden.” On the first floor, the home includes a foyer, sitting room, family room, study, kitchen, living room, and dining room. Expansive windows and French doors open from nearly every room to a covered loggia, multiple outdoor living areas, and a heated pool. “The home flows perfectly for both entertaining and everyday living, and almost every room has a view of the backyard and pool, creating indoor and outdoor living,” Garvey said. The recently renovated kitchen features a glass atrium, hand-painted French tile mural, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and an eat-in island connected to a den with Venetian plaster walls, a fireplace, bar, and custom millwork. The home is designer-decorated in a refined white palette with gallery-style walls and curated lighting. Upstairs, four en-suite bedrooms include a primary suite with dual baths and dual walk-in closets, along with a dedicated workout room and second den. Additional amenities include a three-car climate-controlled garage, elevator, generator, slate roof, copper gutters, irrigation system, and a circular motor court for additional parking. 1526 Henry Clay Ave. is a four-bedroom, 3½-bathroom Uptown home with 3,668 square feet of living space. Originally built in 1902 as a model home for the Audubon Exposition, the residence was later reimagined through a mid-century renovation by the late New Orleans architect Harry Baker Smith for his family. The listing agent on the July 22 transaction was Eleanor Farnsworth of Latter Blum | Compass, while the sales agent was Michael Ortner of RE/MAX Shoreline. Located one block from Audubon Park and one block from St. Charles Avenue, the home blends historic character and classic architecture with mid-century modern design elements and contemporary refinement. Features include soaring ceilings, wood and brick floors, a floating staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, copper awnings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The renovated kitchen opens to a large den with a wall of windows overlooking the landscaped grounds. Upstairs, the home includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with an optional fifth bedroom on the third floor. New hardwood floors have been installed throughout the second and third floors. The primary suite includes floor-to-ceiling windows and a renovated bathroom with marble floors and a double showerhead shower. Outdoor features include a spacious patio, landscaped grounds, seasonal plantings, outdoor lighting, a sprinkler system, driveway parking for three to four vehicles, and room for a pool. A new fortified roof was installed in 2024. 6950 Colbert St. is a custom-built Greek Revival home in Lakeview. Built in 2013 on a 100-by-129-foot lot, the six-bedroom, four-bathroom residence includes 4,329 square feet of living space. The listing agent on the July 20 transaction was GiGi Burk of Burk Brokerage, while the sales agent was Gina Murphy of Homesmart Realty South. The home features hardwood floors throughout the living spaces, crown molding, custom built-ins, a gas fireplace, and an open floor plan. The chef’s kitchen includes custom inlaid cabinets, granite countertops, high-end stainless-steel appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a walk-in pantry. A large mudroom with entry from the two-car carport provides additional storage and an office nook, while also connecting to the laundry room. The first-floor primary suite overlooks the backyard and pool and includes two walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom. Another first-floor bedroom with a connecting bathroom can function as a guest suite or office. Upstairs, the home is designed with two wings, each with two bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and large walk-in closets. A bonus room can serve as an upstairs den. The backyard includes a covered brick porch, pool deck, in-ground pool, and fully fenced yard. All high priced home sales in the past week: Address: 120 Audubon Boulevard, New Orleans, 70118 Sales price: $3.9 million List price: $4.2 million Date sold: July 22 Days on Market: 16 Listing agents: Lynn Morgan and Digges Morgan, Keller Williams Realty Sales agent: Ingrid Garvey, Homesmart Realty South Address: 1526 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, 70118  Sales price: $1.85 million List price: $1,725,000 Date sold: July 22 Days on Market: 5 Listing agent: Eleanor Farnsworth, Latter Blum | Compass Sales agent: Michael Ortner, RE/MAX Shoreline Address: 6950 Colbert Street, New Orleans, 70124 Sales price: $1.58 million List price: $1,589,000 Date sold: July 20 Days on Market: 10 Listing agent: GiGi Burk, Burk Brokerage Sales agent: Gina Murphy, Homesmart Realty South Information provided by Kelleye Rhein  Stephan Mock of Reve Realtors. ...read more read less
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