Curious about this home?

Ask anything — no agents, no pressure

Try asking

About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1630 ROBERT C. BLAKES SR Drive in New Orleans, LA is listed for $495,000 ($272 per sqft). Built in 1905, the home offers 1,817 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Agent Description

Exceptional Historic Side Hall Cottage with HU MU Mixed Use Zoning Prime & Powerful location only 5 blocks to the CBD & Warehouse District and 1 block to the iconic Saint Charles Avenue streetcar corridor. Set prominently on a 30' wide by 123' deep corner lot, this elegant Side Hall Cottage stands in the center of the city's most energized and strategically growing district.

The home benefits from abundant natural light, enhanced presence, and coveted positioning that unlocks a wide spectrum of future possibilities. The interiors immediately impress with 13' tall ceilings, rich Antique Heart Pine hardwood flooring, and a smartly designed layout that offers genuine flexibility.

There are 3 private bedrooms and 2 full updated baths, supporting residential comfort or adaptive mixed use. The updated center kitchen serves as the anchor of the property, optimizing flow & functionality. A rear courtyard creates serenity in the city while providing secure off street parking for 2 large vehicles, a major advantage in this location.

The HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed Use zoning sharply elevates the value of this asset. This rare designation supports personal, professional, & commercial ambitions. Whether you desire a statement primary residence, a credible & visible office space, a retail concept in a thriving corridor, or a hospitality-focused investment, this property gives you meaningful leverage.

Top 5 Strategic Use Cases - Executive Single Family Residence with unbeatable proximity to Downtown and Uptown - Professional Office for legal, finance, design, architecture, or creative industries - Boutique Retail or Gallery to showcase curated goods and experiences - Wellness, Therapy, or Specialty Service Practice with strong client access - Sh

ort Term or Corporate Rental conversion to meet high demand (Buyer to verify all permitted uses with the City of New Orleans) Connectivity Advantages: Moments to the CBD, Warehouse District, Superdome, and Convention Center. Effortless access to Uptown, Garden District, and the Riverfront.

Rapid reach to I-10 enhances the property's regional pull and business viability. Rich architecture. Strong zoning. A central location that multiplies outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to secure legacy, flexibility, & Performance in the Cultural & Economic Core of New Orleans. Bring your vision. This address will accelerate it.

Key Features

  • Built in 1905

Property Details

1 story
2 full, 1 half
1905

Amenities

A/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,647/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$358
Interest$2,145
Insurance$144

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1630 ROBERT C. BLAKES SR Drive

New Orleans, LA 70130

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

CourtyardFencePorchSecurity Cameras

Property Details

Pool Features

Porch

Parking

Driveway

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DisposalDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange/Oven

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1630 ROBERT C. BLAKES SR Drive is listed at $495,000 ($272/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,145 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1905. Exterior Features: Courtyard, Fence, Porch.

This property is listed by Chris Smith and can be reached at (504) 862-0100 or RealtorChrisSmith@gmail.com.

CS

Chris Smith

Agent at Keller Williams Realty New Orleans

(504) 862-0100

Listed by Keller Williams Realty New Orleans · View on Broker Site

MLS# 2527771· Source: listhub· Updated 221 days ago

Copyright © 2026 New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

1630 ROBERT C. BLAKES SR Drive, New Orleans, LA 70130

Open this listing in: