Timeless Audubon Estate graces one of Uptown’s most prestigious streets. Classic elegance meets modern luxury in this extraordinary masterpiece, offering unparalleled Parkside living. Thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, the home features a grand foyer, double parlors, a sunroom, and a formal dining room — all designed for elegant entertaining. A stunning walk-in wine cellar awaits, alongside a Viking/Subzero kitchen, a butler’s pantry, and a wet bar that seamlessly flows into a spacious family room with a gas fireplace. Walls of windows open to an expansive covered outdoor living space, fostering an elevated and harmonious lifestyle. On the second floor, discover three spacious guest rooms and a luxurious primary suite, complete with a spa-like bath and dual custom closets, all bathed in natural light. The third floor offers a versatile game room with built-in queen beds, a walk-in closet, and a large bath. A long, gated driveway leads to a detached two-car garage with a pool bath and additional flex space above, ideal for an office, gym, or guest suite. The heart of this enchanting estate is the antique brick-bordered, heated saltwater pool, complemented by a manicured, turfed lawn and framed by mature privacy hedging. A whole-home generator ensures peace of mind in this tranquil, unrivaled setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
$564Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth McNulty• Compass Uptown-Maple St (LATT28)
Listed by Kristin Patterson• Compass Uptown-Maple St
Bought with Sarah Martzolf• McEnery Residential, LLC
Timeless Audubon Estate graces one of Uptown's most prestigious streets. Classic elegance meets modern luxury in this extraordinary masterpiece, offering unparalleled Parkside living. Thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, the home features a grand foyer, double parlors, a sunroom, and a formal dining room -- all designed for elegant entertaining. A stunning walk-in wine cellar awaits, alongside a Viking/Subzero kitchen, a butler's pantry, and a wet bar that seamlessly flows into a spacious family room with a gas fireplace. Walls of windows open to an expansive covered outdoor living space, fostering an elevated and harmonious lifestyle. On the second floor, discover three spacious guest rooms and a luxurious primary suite, complete with a spa-like bath and dual custom closets, all bathed in natural light. The third floor offers a versatile game room with built-in queen beds, a walk-in closet, and a large bath. A long, gated driveway leads to a detached two-car garage with a pool bath and additional flex space above, ideal for an office, gym, or guest suite. The heart of this enchanting estate is the antique brick-bordered, heated saltwater pool, complemented by a manicured, turfed lawn and framed by mature privacy hedging. A whole-home generator ensures peace of mind in this tranquil, unrivaled setting.
GSREIN #934453
Dec 28, 2012
Sold
$1,950,000
$340/sq ft
Nov 26, 2012
Listed
$1,875,000
$327/sq ft
+12
Steps to Audubon Park and Gorgeous Too! Carbine renovation 2008. Top of line Viking kit, eat in island, den with gas frpl, wetbar. Hrdwd flrs, medallions, lrg rooms, grt flow, super house for entertaining. 3rd flr gameroom or 5th bdrm, bath. Also upstairs and downstairs sunrooms/offices & room over garage. Huge basement. Saltwater pool, brick terrace. Full house generator. Keith Guy painting, Ann Dupuy decor.
AcadianaMLS #NO934453
Nov 26, 2012
Listed
$1,875,000
$327/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 28, 1997
Sold
$905,000
$158/sq ft
GSREIN #284859
Mar 1, 1996
Listed
$935,000
$163/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO284859
Mar 1, 1996
Listed
$935,000
$163/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1994
Sold
$760,000
$132/sq ft
GSREIN #239001
Feb 7, 1994
Listed
$769,000
$134/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #NO239001
Feb 7, 1994
Listed
$769,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,464 (+1.1%)
$40,500 + $122,550
$163,050
2025
$22,221 (−1.4%)
$40,500 + $122,550
$163,050
2024
$22,547 (−5.6%)
$40,500 + $122,550
$163,050
2023
$23,889 (+8.8%)
$21,560 + $136,390
$157,950
2022
$21,965 (−5.9%)
$21,560 + $129,570
$151,130
2021
$23,337 (−10.6%)
$21,560 + $136,390
$157,950
2020
$26,114 (−3.7%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2019
$27,115 (−1.5%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2018
$27,541 (+4.6%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2017
$26,319 (−10.8%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2015
$29,490
$22,500 + $172,500
$195,000
2014
$29,510
$22,500 + $172,500
$195,000
Tax history for 452 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,464 (+1.1%)
$40,500 + $122,550
$163,050
2025
$22,221 (−1.4%)
$40,500 + $122,550
$163,050
2024
$22,547 (−5.6%)
$40,500 + $122,550
$163,050
2023
$23,889 (+8.8%)
$21,560 + $136,390
$157,950
2022
$21,965 (−5.9%)
$21,560 + $129,570
$151,130
2021
$23,337 (−10.6%)
$21,560 + $136,390
$157,950
2020
$26,114 (−3.7%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2019
$27,115 (−1.5%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2018
$27,541 (+4.6%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2017
$26,319 (−10.8%)
$21,560 + $153,940
$175,500
2015
$29,490
$22,500 + $172,500
$195,000
2014
$29,510
$22,500 + $172,500
$195,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,724
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orleans Parish
APN
615305003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
HU-RS
IZD - BED AND BREAKFAST
UNIVERSITY AREA OFF-STREET PARKING
IZD - NON-COMMERCIAL STR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
IZD - COMMERCIAL SHORT TERM RENTAL
Single-Family Residential District
The HU-RS Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide for the traditional, pre-World War II single-family residential development. These areas are urban single-family neighborhoods of higher density and smaller setbacks than seen in the post-World War II areas of the City. 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
Bed and Breakfast Interim Zoning District
University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District
Commercial Short-Term Rental 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
Office
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Parking
Features: Garage, Off Street, Three or more Spaces, Driveway, Garage Door Opener