Historic Church and
1145 Coliseum St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Unique redevelopment opportunity in the Lower Garden District.
Type:Special Purpose
- Added:
- Mar 17, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 68
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 19 at 11:45 pm
Property Features for 1145 Coliseum St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Property subtype
- Special Purpose
Listing agent Randy Argote License #LA
Listing office Don Randon Real Estate, Inc.
Listing date Mar 17, 2026
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HighLights
- Rare opportunity to own the historic St. Theresa of Avila Church and Rectory.
- Zoned Historic Urban, Mixed Use, offering flexible redevelopment options.
- Prime location near Coliseum Square, St. Charles Avenue, Magazine Street, and the World War II Museum.
- Architecturally significant 19th‑century Gothic Revival church with soaring vaulted ceilings, bell tower, and ornate detailing.
- Unique rectory (built in 1915) with classic architecture and three full floors.
- Located on a prominent corner lot with strong foot traffic in a vibrant neighborhood.
Overview
The historic St. Theresa of Avila Church and Rectory, situated at 1145 Coliseum Street in New Orleans' Lower Garden District near Coliseum Square and the World War II Museum, presents a rare acquisition opportunity. This architecturally significant property includes a grand 19th-century Gothic Revival church, constructed in 1848, and an adjacent rectory built in 1915, both offering exceptional character and redevelopment potential. The church features soaring vaulted ceilings, a bell tower, organ and choir loft, and ornate detailing. The rectory offers unique, classic architecture across three full floors. Positioned on a prominent corner lot on Coliseum Walk, steps from St Charles Avenue and Magazine Street, the site benefits from strong foot traffic and proximity to retail, dining, and cultural destinations. Zoned Historic Urban, Mixed Use, the property allows for flexible use options, presenting an outstanding opportunity for adaptive reuse as residential, hospitality, cultural, or institutional space. The property is ideal for investors, developers, or mission-driven organizations seeking a distinctive property in an iconic neighborhood. Situated on the edge of Coliseum Square Park within the Lower Garden District Historic District, fronting Coliseum, Camp, and Prytania streets, the church is one block from St. Charles Avenue and two blocks from the World War II Museum and Warehouse District. The church has a municipal address of 1401 Erato Street, and the rectory has a municipal address of 1404 Erato Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Churches & religious facilities
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- New Orleans
- County
- Jefferson
- State
- Louisiana
- Longitude
- -90.0724374
- Latitude
- 29.9397909
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Unique redevelopment opportunity in the Lower Garden District.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 1145 Coliseum St New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare opportunity to own the historic St. Theresa of Avila Church and Rectory.; Zoned Historic Urban, Mixed Use, offering flexible redevelopment options.; Prime location near Coliseum Square, St. Charles Avenue, Magazine Street, and the World War II Museum.
