Commission Accomplished: New construction in Old Metairie sells for more than $2M

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These homes represent the top sales for the week of December 8-14.

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328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie 328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie 328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie 328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie

328 Arlington Dr. Metairie 2300 Prytania St. 2300 Prytania St. 1578 Calhoun St. 1578 Calhoun St.

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Address: 328 Arlington Dr., Metairie, 70001
Sales price: $2,165,305
List price: $2,225,000
Date sold: Dec. 9
Days on Market: 49
Listing agent: Shaun McCarthy and Paige McCarthy, McCarthy Group Realtors
Sales agent: Julie Varisco, Prieur Properties

A new construction home by Dardel Properties in Old Metairie sold for more than $2 million. 328 Arlington Dr. features 5 bedrooms, 5½ bathrooms, and 4,936 square feet of living space on a 5,941-square-foot lot. Paige and Shaun McCarthy, of McCarthy Group Realtors were the listing agents, while Julie Varisco, of Prieur Properties, was the sales agent on the Dec. 9 transaction.
“It’s a beautiful, stunning home, and Dardel Properties always does a great job implementing high-end fixtures, finishes, and amenities, and combining them with custom unique features that make these new construction homes special,” said Paige McCarthy.

For example, the downstairs primary bedroom has a spacious and luxury 21’ x 6’ walk-in shower and bath area, and also includes Quartzite counters, limestone floors, and a walk-in closet with washer/dryer hookups. The primary bedroom also attaches to an office/study room with built-in bookcases. “It’s like being in a hotel suite, and the bathroom is absolutely beautiful with an impressive shower and bath area,” said McCarthy.

Additional amenities include 11-foot ceilings downstairs and 10-foot ceilings upstairs; 7-inch oak engineered wood floors; living room with built-in shelving and a ventless gas fireplace; retractable patio doors that open to an outdoor kitchen with solid wood ceilings that offer a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces; a chef’s gourmet kitchen equipped with GE

Monogram appliances, Quartzite countertops, custom cabinets, and a custom walk-in pantry connecting to a wet bar with an ice maker and beverage cooler; stairs tucked away that lead up to a second den, four en-suite bedrooms, gym/study room, and laundry room; generous closets throughout; an oversized one car garage and a mudroom; and a whole-home generator.
“It’s such a well-built home with the latest modern trends and amenities, and it’s located on a desirable street with nice trees and decent lot sizes on Arlington Drive,” said McCarthy.

Other high priced home sales in the past week:

Address: 2300 Prytania St., New Orleans, 70130
Sales price: $2,030,000
List price: $2,225,000
Date sold: Dec. 9
Days on Market: 120
Listing agent: Terrence Davis, Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
Sales agent: Charlotte Dorion, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred

A grand Penrose-Sere house, located in the Garden District and designed in 1894 by architect Frank P. Graveley, sold for $2,030,000 on Dec. 9. The renovated/restored home at 2300 Prytania St. features 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 5,675 square feet of living space.

  • Three-story home sits on a corner lot and displays original architectural details, including a grand entrance and staircase, stained-glass windows, seven hand carved fireplace and mantels, refinished oak floors, soaring coved ceilings, original pocket doors, period moldings and millwork throughout, and slate tile roof.
  • Entertaining space and floorplan feature formal living and dining rooms, spacious den, kitchen with marble island with waterfall edges, top of the line Viking appliances (48-inch gas range and built-in fridge), breakfast area, and walk-in pantry. The second floor features a primary suite with balconies overlooking a tree-lined Prytania St., two additional en-suite bedrooms, storage space, spacious laundry room with tons of cabinets, a sink, and marble counter. The third floor features an open living space, along with a wet bar and full bath. There is new plumbing and new electrical, insulation, and HVAC systems. There is room for a pool, and a newly installed two-car detached garage.

Address: 1578 Calhoun St., New Orleans, 70118
Sales price: $1,930,000
List price: $1,880,000
Date sold: Dec. 12
Days on Market: 2
Listing agents: Kristie Yancey, Rȇve Realtors, and Kathryn Roubion, Prieur Properties
Sales agent: Colleeen Grace-Loria, New Orleans Property Shoppe Inc.

An Uptown home at 1578 Calhoun St. sold for $1,930,000 on Dec. 12. The home, originally built in 1970, features 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, and 4,167 square feet of living space.

  • Steps from Audubon Park and on a corner lot, the home features an open floor plan with spacious living and dining rooms that overlook a large brick-walled garden with a tranquil fountain. There are high ceilings and marble floors. The primary suite boasts two marble bathrooms, complemented by two additional grand bedrooms upstairs. There is a bonus room/bedroom/office suite and third full bathroom.
  • The gourmet chef’s kitchen blends into a spacious den. There is gated off-street parking, and the home is set on landscaped grounds. A 563-square-foot guest house overlooks the pool. There is a new roof (installed in 2024 complete with warranty), whole home generator and a transferable HVAC warranty with Benfatti.

Information provided by Kelleye Rhein & Stephan Mock of Reve Realtors.

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