Built in 1848, The Magnolia House is a stunning historic Italianate-style home situated on a quiet block in the heart of The Irish Channel. Fully renovated in 2015, this camelback has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a large kitchen, a theater room, an office, and a backyard gazebo with a koi pond. The gorgeous kitchen is a chef’s delight with a Thermador hood and range, marble countertops, a built-in coffee maker, new dishwasher, and a butler’s pantry with a wine cooler. The kitchen opens to the back deck and gazebo – a perfect setup for entertaining or hosting a barbeque. Downstairs has one bedroom and one full bathroom, plus a separate office. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features a wet bar, a balcony, and an ensuite bathroom with marble countertops, a frameless glass shower, and a freestanding tub. With a large theater room and Burke playground just half a block away, this home is the perfect for families with kids. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch, where friendly neighbors greet each other, magnolia trees bloom, and ferns are watered by a built-in irrigation system. Take a short walk to Magazine Street, The Tchoup Yard, or Parasol’s. Whether you're hosting friends in the backyard oasis, enjoying a quiet evening in the theater room, or strolling to nearby dining and shops, this property delivers an exceptional lifestyle in one of New Orleans’ most beloved neighborhoods. From its elegant architectural details and timeless character to its thoughtfully designed spaces for relaxing and entertaining, The Magnolia House captures the very best of Irish Channel living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this one-of-a-kind home yours! Additional 250 sqft (approx) of finished storage space not included in total living area. The roof was replaced in 2021. Termite contract in place. X flood zone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1848Year Built
$349Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tara Loftis• Reese & Company Real Estate, LLC
Irish Channel, located between the Mississippi River and St. Charles Avenue, is a historic and residential New Orleans neighborhood with shotgun cottages and corner-bar culture. Magazine Street concentrates the neighborhood’s character, where galleries, wine bars, and small restaurants line the blocks near Washington Avenue. Parasol’s anchors the old-school barroom tradition, while Tracey’s keeps the patio-and-po’boy ritual in motion. The Garden District Book Shop adds a literary counterpoint to the nightlife. Sidewalks thread past tidy porches and pocket gardens toward the riverfront’s working-waterway views. The pace feels local and walkable, with architecture doing most of the talking.
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Offer insights
2617 Chippewa St · $1,295,000
$1.28M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.28M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 73 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.1%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic
Wet bar
Butler's pantry
Ceiling fans
Stainless steel appliances
Vaulted ceilings
Screens on windows
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 14
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Wine cooler
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Exterior features
Balcony
Porch
Courtyard
Fenced yard
Sprinkler/irrigation
Cabana
Pond on lot
Rectangular city lot (33 x 141)
Home design
Two-story home
Fully renovated in 2015 with structural changes and major mechanical system updates
Raised foundation
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
HardiPlank exterior
Asphalt shingle roof
Raised foundation
Built/renovated: fully renovated in 2015
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Excellent property condition
Energy-efficient features: insulated and energy-efficient windows
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Built in 1848, The Magnolia House is a stunning historic Italianate-style home situated on a quiet block in the heart of The Irish Channel. Fully renovated in 2015, this camelback has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a large kitchen, a theater room, an office, and a backyard gazebo with a koi pond. The gorgeous kitchen is a chef's delight with a Thermador hood and range, marble countertops, a built-in coffee maker, new dishwasher, and a butler's pantry with a wine cooler. The kitchen opens to the back deck and gazebo - a perfect setup for entertaining or hosting a barbeque. Downstairs has one bedroom and one full bathroom, plus a separate office. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features a wet bar, a balcony, and an ensuite bathroom with marble countertops, a frameless glass shower, and a freestanding tub. With a large theater room and Burke playground just half a block away, this home is the perfect for families with kids. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch, where friendly neighbors greet each other, magnolia trees bloom, and ferns are watered by a built-in irrigation system. Take a short walk to Magazine Street, The Tchoup Yard, or Parasol's. Whether you're hosting friends in the backyard oasis, enjoying a quiet evening in the theater room, or strolling to nearby dining and shops, this property delivers an exceptional lifestyle in one of New Orleans' most beloved neighborhoods. From its elegant architectural details and timeless character to its thoughtfully designed spaces for relaxing and entertaining, The Magnolia House captures the very best of Irish Channel living. Don't miss the opportunity to make this one-of-a-kind home yours! Additional 250 sqft (approx) of finished storage space not included in total living area. The roof was replaced in 2021. Termite contract in place. X flood zone.
GSREIN #1
Jul 29, 2026
Price Changed
$1,340,000
$361/sq ft
Jun 25, 2026
Price Changed
$1,345,000
$363/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2555881
Jul 29, 2026
Price Changed
$1,340,000
$361/sq ft
Jun 25, 2026
Price Changed
$1,345,000
$363/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Listed
$1,350,000
$364/sq ft
GSREIN #2196022
Jun 7, 2019
Sold
$800,000
$216/sq ft
May 22, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2019
Price Changed
$799,900
$216/sq ft
Apr 11, 2019
Price Changed
$849,000
$229/sq ft
Mar 27, 2019
Price Changed
$849,900
$229/sq ft
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$349,900
$94/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2196022
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$799,900
$216/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2178325
Oct 22, 2018
Listed
$849,900
$229/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2188668
Oct 21, 2018
Listed
$849,900
$229/sq ft
GSREIN #2167343
Oct 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2018
Price Changed
$899,900
$243/sq ft
Sep 23, 2018
Price Changed
$989,900
$267/sq ft
Aug 2, 2018
Listed
$999,900
$270/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2167343
Aug 2, 2018
Listed
$899,900
$243/sq ft
GSREIN #2160191
Jul 31, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$1,099,900
$296/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2160191
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$1,099,900
$296/sq ft
GSREIN #2149532
Jun 11, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2018
Price Changed
$1,099,900
$296/sq ft
May 24, 2018
Price Changed
$1,219,900
$329/sq ft
May 12, 2018
Price Changed
$1,325,000
$357/sq ft
Apr 18, 2018
Price Changed
$1,599,900
$431/sq ft
Apr 7, 2018
Listed
$1,749,900
$472/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO2149532
Apr 7, 2018
Listed
$1,099,900
$296/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 2014
Sold
$225,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 23, 1989
Sold
$55,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,209 (−3.2%)
$16,400 + $74,430
$90,830
2025
$11,584 (−1.5%)
$16,400 + $74,430
$90,830
2024
$11,758 (+22.9%)
$16,400 + $78,210
$94,610
2023
$9,567 (+9.8%)
$7,030 + $64,970
$72,000
2022
$8,716 (−7.1%)
$7,030 + $61,720
$68,750
2021
$9,382 (−10.4%)
$7,030 + $64,970
$72,000
2020
$10,467 (−14.6%)
$7,030 + $64,970
$72,000
2019
$12,258 (+164.9%)
$7,030 + $64,970
$72,000
2018
$4,627 (−14.8%)
$7,030 + $29,870
$36,900
2017
$5,428 (+49.6%)
$7,030 + $29,870
$36,900
2015
$3,629
$5,620 + $18,790
$24,410
2014
$3,631
$5,620 + $18,790
$24,410
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,686 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,288
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,288
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orleans Parish
APN
411105704
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
HU-RD2
IZD - NON-COMMERCIAL STR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
IZD - COMMERCIAL SHORT TERM RENTAL
IZD - BED AND BREAKFAST
Two-Family Residential District
The HU-RD2 Two-Family Residential District is intended to provide for two-family development on smaller lots in older, densely populated urban sections of the City mixed with detached single-family dwellings. Limited non-residential uses such as places of worship, historic neighborhood commercial establishments, and recreational facilities that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be allowed.
Zone overlays
Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District
Bed and Breakfast Interim Zoning District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Park & open space
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
New Orleans, LA • 70130
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Sun exposure
60/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
5.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2617 Chippewa St
$1,247,642
$47K under list price of $1.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $585K to $1.8M.