1501 Oretha C. Haley Boulevard
New Orleans, LA, 70113 $ 850,000
Bedrooms-- Baths-- Sq 7,756 Monthly Estimate*
$ 5,367
for $850,000. This 7,756 square foot building was built in 1922.
COMMANDING HISTORIC COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY ON ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BLVD!! Rich with history, character, and future potential, this substantial ALL BRICK & MASONRY commercial building is prominently positioned on a commanding corner in the heart of Central City, one of New Orleansâ fastest evolving and most dynamic corridors. Situated only a few short blocks from the thriving Warehouse District, CBD, Downtown Medical Corridor, and the rapidly expanding O.C. Haley commercial renaissance, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for visionary investors, developers, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, creatives, and mixed use operators seeking a strategic location with strong long term upside. 1501 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd features a valuable MU-2 Mixed Use zoning designation, creating tremendous flexibility for a wide variety of future uses and redevelopment concepts. The structure consists of 2 levels and is in need of a FULL RENOVATION, making it an ideal blank canvas for a transformative restoration project. The property is eligible for Historic Tax Credits, potentially creating significant financial incentives for redevelopment & adaptive reuse. The site is positioned on an oversized approximately 64â wide x 127â deep lot with excellent visibility, commanding street presence, and strong traffic exposure. An adjoining side lot provides the rare and highly desirable benefit of secure off street parking, a major asset for commercial properties in this area. The commanding corner positioning further enhances visibility, signage opportunities, accessibility, and long term commercial viability. The MU-2 zoning allows for a broad range of potential uses, including but not limited to: ⢠Restaurant / Café ⢠Coffee Shop ⢠Bar / Lounge ⢠Retail Storefront ⢠Professional Office Space ⢠Art Gallery or Creative Studio ⢠Residential Apartments ⢠Live / Work Spaces ⢠Boutique Hotel or Short Term Lodging (subject to city approvals) ⢠Mixed Use Commercial & Residential Development The surrounding area continues to experience substantial public and private investment with new restaurants, cafés, galleries, offices, luxury residential developments, hospitality projects, and neighborhood improvements reshaping the corridor and strengthening long term values. This location places you directly between the energy of Downtown New Orleans and the historic fabric and culture that make Central City one of the cityâs most authentic and emerging destinations. Opportunities of this scale, zoning flexibility, corner prominence, and redevelopment potential are increasingly difficult to find within such close proximity to the Warehouse District and CBD. Whether your vision is a flagship commercial space, a mixed use redevelopment, boutique hospitality concept, creative campus, residential conversion, or long term investment hold, this historic property offers exceptional potential for the next chapter of its story. TRULY A RARE VALUE ADD OPPORTUNITY WITH HISTORIC CHARACTER, FLEXIBLE ZONING, OFF STREET PARKING, AND PRIME POSITIONING IN ONE OF NEW ORLEANSâ MOST EXCITING GROWTH CORRIDORS!!
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Public Sewer
Zoning MU-2
Construction Materials Brick Block Concrete
Year Built 1922
Tenant Pays All Utilities Insurance Janitorial Service Taxes
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Accessibility Accessibility Features
County Orleans
Property Type Commercial Sale
Full Baths 0
Status Active
Directions 4 blocks lakeside of St Charles 5 blocks uptownside of Calliope
City New Orleans
Property Condition Average Condition Fixer
Structure Type Office Retail Warehouse
Standard Status Active
Tax Lot 6A
Legal Description SQ 281 LOT 6-A ORETHA C HALEY BLVD AND MARTIN L KING BLVD 63.9X127.10.5
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ExteriorParking Features None
Lot Features Corner Lot City Lot Oversized Lot
Water Source Public
Building Area Total 7756
Lot Dimensions 63.9 X 127.10.5
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InteriorHalf Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 0
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByKeller Williams Realty New OrleansBroker
RealtorChrisSmith@gmail.comEmail
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 5/28/2026 | $850,000 | | Listed Price |