The Scoop on the Most Desirable Uptown Neighborhoods and What They Offer

Some of the most desirable Uptown neighborhoods in the city — from Audubon, Milan, and Touro, to Bouligny, West Riverside, Freret and more — feature beautiful homes and many charming architectural styles. But these Uptown neighborhoods also offer a full range of amenities to New Orleans residents — including lush green spaces, eclectic shopping and boutiques, a huge variety of casual and upscale locally-owned restaurants, neighborhood coffee shops, nearby public, private, and parochial schools, prestigious universities, and a charming streetcar line that runs down St. Charles Avenue. 

Why I Know the Area So Well

With so much to offer, it’s not surprising that Uptown is where many of my clients are looking to buy and sell. And because I live there as well, I know the area intimately, including my neighbors and what’s going on from one block to the next — whether it’s homes that are on the market, properties that are being renovated, or residences that are aren’t on the market (yet) but might be amenable to an interested buyer. You’ll find single family homes, multi-family investment properties, affordable condos, and everything in between — and they’re all in high demand. And because I have great relationships and friendships with so many other agents who work Uptown, as well — and see them out and about in the neighborhood, I often know which homes will be available before they even hit the market.

Some of my Uptown clients have included a Tulane employee who wanted to walk to work, a couple looking for their dream home, a family of five who needed more space, parents who fell in love with a large yard for their little one, a chef and an engineer who were moving to New Orleans from Baton Rouge, and a couple of friends who do beautiful renovations and flips, just to name a few.

What I Love About My Neighborhood

With boundaries that roughly include South Claiborne Avenue to the north, Washington Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River to the south, and Carrollton Avenue to the west, this attractive area of Uptown is known for its oak tree-lined streets, the fact that it’s easy to get around, and the great, locally-owned small businesses that dot Magazine, Prytania and Freret Streets. From landmarks like the JCC at the corner of St. Charles and Jefferson Avenues, Audubon Park and the Audubon Zoo, to the Prytania Theatre, Tulane and Loyola campuses, and several historic churches and synagogues, it feels like I’m never far from my favorite places to exercise, enjoy the outdoors, learn, shop, dine, and spend time friends and family.

Some of My Favorite Spots

I personally appreciate that it’s a stable area on higher ground, and I love that I can stroll over to St. James Cheese Company and enjoy a meal, walk with friends to Audubon Park, hop on the streetcar a block away, grocery shop around the corner at Langenstein’s, grab a drink with friends at The Kingpin, and pick up a bottle of bubbly for a client at The Wine Seller.

If you’re looking to buy, sell or invest Uptown, please reach out anytime to pick my brain and ask for advice – because I’m always here to help. Let’s talk.