Audubon has long been one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in New Orleans. The community is home to some of the city's major landmarks, like Tulane University, Loyola University and Audubon Park. It's one of Uptown's most popular neighborhoods, thanks to its access to parks, private schools, and dining and retail.
Most of Audubon is included in the Uptown New Orleans Historic District and the National Register of Historic Places. It has homes dating back to the mid-19th century, and with Loyola and Tulane nearby, options vary dramatically. "For the most part, you're going to have larger homes with a variety of architecture, but it's a diverse area," says fifth-generation New Orleanian and 20-year Realtor Christian Galvin with Christian Shane Properties. "There are a lot of family-friendly areas mixed with a lot of students and faculty of the universities." As Galvin mentions, homes here tend to be multi-story on larger lots. There's also a mix of Creole-style cottages and shotgun houses found further downriver, alongside some new builds and renovations that keep true to the neighborhood’s history. Audubon is also known for its walkability. "It's all about the beautiful tree canopy here and how you can walk to the park," says Galvin. "Everyone's strolling around here." Most homes are priced between the upper $400,000s and the upper $800,000s, though some of the area's new builds or larger historic homes can range from $1 million to $2 million.
Most of Audubon is in Flood Zone X, which New Orleans considers to have a moderate flood risk. Sections around St. Charles Avenue and the northeastern part of the neighborhood, between South Claiborne Street and Jefferson Avenue, are at a higher risk of flooding in Flood Zone AE. Flood insurance is recommended for all homeowners in the neighborhood butod, but is required if you're in Flood Zone AE or if you have a VA Loan.
The heart of the neighborhood is Audubon Park. "Living in Audubon is about living near the park and living in nature," Galvin says. Most residents are within a short walk from Audubon's gardens, 18-hole public golf course and zoo. The park also has everything from a shady 2-mile walking loop and playgrounds to community markets and outdoor concerts. You can also walk down to what locals call “The Fly,” an adjacent park along the Mississippi River home to local baseball games. "The Fly is on the other side of the Audubon Zoo, and there are walking trails, and fishing; you'll even see yachts parking there," Galvin adds.
Students here attend NOLA Public Schools and can apply to the district's many charter schools. These highly rated options included the Willow School and Audubon Uptown Lower School. There are also highly rated private schools nearby, including:
The convenience of Audubon is highlighted by its access to local shops, medical services and grocery stores like Langenstein's, a family-owned grocery store chain founded in 1922. There are favorite dining spots around here, like Saba, which serves heaping platters of Mediterranean seafood. Clancy's is another classic neighborhood spot, where locals go to enjoy Creole delicacies. For nightlife, residents can follow the droves of Tulane students to The Boot, a popular bar and grill located just off campus. There are also quieter options, like St. Joe's Bar on Magazine Street. Audubon residents are also near parade lines and parties that light up the city during Mardi Gras.
A lot of residents drive, but there are also New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus routes on major roads. Saint Charles Avenue has one of the city's famous streetcar lines. More retail and services are available via the nearby Pontchartrain Expressway and Interstate 10. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 15 miles from Audubon.
Jenna Cosse
Collab Realty, LLC
(516) 874-0827
40 Total Sales
2 in Audubon
$620,000 Price Range
GINA MURPHY
Homesmart Realty South
(504) 513-5626
21 Total Sales
1 in Audubon
$1,225,000 Price
Joshua Walther
Witry Collective, L.L.C.
(504) 608-3979
103 Total Sales
11 in Audubon
$403K - $4.7M Price Range
Terez Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
(504) 285-5826
57 Total Sales
4 in Audubon
$425K - $720K Price Range
TINA COULON
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100
(504) 826-3219
64 Total Sales
1 in Audubon
$249,900 Price
RODNEY NUGENT
REVE, REALTORS
(504) 285-2180
37 Total Sales
1 in Audubon
$515,000 Price
Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
25 min drive
Subway
St Charles And Jefferson
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St Charles And Nashville
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St Charles And Broadway
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St Charles And Walnut
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6700 St Charles
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6500 St Charles
Subway
St Charles And Exposition Blvd
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Audubon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Audubon, New Orleans sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Audubon, New Orleans over the last 12 months is $872,500, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Historic New Orleans neighborhood near the Mississippi River
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