Historic French Quarter Development
For Sale
$2,595,000
211 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Four-story, 10,287 SF historic building in the Vieux Carré Entertainment District.
Property Size10,287 SF
Price / SF$252.26
Days on Market251
Property Features for 211 Decatur St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
10,287 SF
Property subtype
Office
Building Details
Year Built
1850
Listing Agency:
(504) 236-7816
Listed By:
Reed Wiley, CCIM · License #LA #BROK.995704349-ASA
(504) 236-7816
Source:
Naiglobal
Added: Nov 21, 2025
Changed: Jul 6
Last Checked: Jul 30 at 3:45AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at the gateway of the French Quarter, next to the House of Blues, this four-story building offers a development opportunity. The property has approximately 10,287 square feet of improvements and is eligible for historic tax credits. It includes an elevator shaft and first-floor rear ingress/egress, situated on a parcel of approximately 2,910 square feet. The site is zoned VCE-1 (Vieux Carré Entertainment District), allowing for a multitude of uses.
Key Highlights
- Prime location at the gateway of the French Quarter, next to the House of Blues.
- Significant ±10,287 SF building with historic significance and timeless architectural character.
- Zoned VCE‑1 (Vieux Carré Entertainment District) allowing for diverse development potential.
Financial Insights For Office B
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $234.5k | $22.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$32.4k | −$3.15 |
| EGI | $202.2k | $19.65 |
| − OpEx | −$50.5k | −$4.91 |
| NOI | $151.6k | $14.74 |
10,287 SF · lease $22.80/SF/yr · vacancy 13.80% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$2.17M
$1.90M – $2.53M
NOI $151,632 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.84%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.61M
$2.29M – $3.05M
NOI $183,023 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
10,425
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Demographics for 70130, LA
14,521
Population
10,927
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
64%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,915
Density / Sq Mi
$82,758
Median Household Income
$52,492
Median Earnings
$1,410
Median Rent
$529,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in New Orleans, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Four-story, 10,287 SF historic building in the Vieux Carré Entertainment District.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 211 Decatur St New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location at the gateway of the French Quarter, next to the House of Blues.; Significant ±10,287 SF building with historic significance and timeless architectural character.; Zoned VCE‑1 (Vieux Carré Entertainment District) allowing for diverse development potential.
