1224 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
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1224 Louisiana Avenue,New Orleans, LA 70115
$1,300,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,340 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:eleanor farnsworth
Office:latter & blum
MLS#:2518068
Source:LA_GSREIN
Price summary
- Price:$1,300,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$334.53
About this home
Classic center-hall cottage built in 1869 on the grounds of the former Wiltz Plantation, this house has been a cherished home for 49 years. As part of the Profiles in Preservation Project of the Garden District Association, it became a named Historic House in a Historic District – the Doll Frater Cottage. It is slated to be featured in a coffee table book published by the Garden District Association in 2026.
The historical renovation in 1999 was executed by noted architect Davis Lee Jahncke and received the 2003 Renovator’s Award from the Garden District Association. It was also the childhood home of noted artist Caroline Wogan Durieux.
The property features a deep 54x160 lot, with the main house spanning 2,839 square feet and an additional 501 square foot apartment all on one level. The dining room mural and ceiling were hand-painted by artist Elizabeth Whitmire Brown (also known as Betty Hadden). The entrance hall wall and ceiling finish were hand-painted by artist Sherry Haydel.
Other features include high ceilings, Lachin medallions, decorative fireplaces, custom-designed bookcase and entertainment center in the den, spacious kitchen, large back porch leading to huge back yard. The flow of this home is ideal for entertaining.
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Home facts
- Year built:1869
- Listing Id #:2518068
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:3,340 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:2 Units, Central Air
- Heating:Central, Heating, Multiple Heating Units
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1869
- Building area:3,340 sq. ft.
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,300,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$334.53
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