Commission: Sept. 20-26 [see the SlideDeck] KEY TAKEAWAYS: A Thomas Sully-designed home at 1234 Henry Clay Ave. sold for $2.85 million, topping the week’s residential sales. The landmarked 1895 residence features 3,903 square feet, a glass conservatory and extensive gardens. A five-bedroom M andeville estate in The Sanctuary ranked second with a $1.65 million sale. An 1850 Greek Revival home in the Garden District sold for $1.5 million, ranking third.   A landmarked 19th-century residence designed by noted New Orleans architect Thomas O. Sully tops this week’s Commission Accomplished, followed by a Mandeville estate and an 1850 Greek Revival home in the Garden District. 1234 Henry Clay Ave. – a Colonial Revival residence with Victorian-era detailing built in 1895 – sold on Sept. 24 for $2.85 million, making it the highest-priced residential sale in the Greater New Orleans area for the week of Sept. 20-26. Placing second was 101 Tupelo Trace in Mandeville, a five-bedroom home in The Sanctuary that sold on Sept. 21 for $1.65 million. Rounding out the top three was 3227 Coliseum St., an 1850 Greek Revival residence in the Garden District that sold Sept. 25 for $1.5 million. 1234 Henry Clay Ave. features 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, and 3,903 square feet of living space on a prominent 96-by-133-foot corner lot at Henry Clay Avenue and Prytania Street in the Audubon/Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. The listing agent was George Jeansonne of FQR Realtors; the sales agent was Eleanor Farnsworth of Latter Blum | Compass. “Before the open house, we had more calls to see this property than any other home I’ve represented, and we ended up with several offers,” Jeansonne said. “People really value Thomas Sully-designed homes, and this is a one-of-a-kind historic residence.” The home was designed by Sully, whose architectural work helped shape prominent New Orleans residences and institutions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Historical information from The Daily Picayune and the Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission traces the property to Susie M.W. Ellermann, who acquired the land in 1894. Sully subsequently designed what was called at the time an “Old Colonial” cottage, representing the culmination of the raised villa house type in 19th-century New Orleans. Its asymmetrical design includes a broad porch framed by paired Ionic columns, along with ornamental detailing characteristic of the period. The Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission marked the property in 1995. The home underwent an extensive renovation in 2009. Inside, the living room retains ornate plaster cornices with floral and scroll detailing, while a central staircase is framed by stained-glass windows and custom millwork. The primary suite includes an adjoining dressing room or office, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub positioned beneath an oval stained-glass window. Two additional private bedrooms share a renovated bathroom, while unfinished attic space provides storage space and the potential for future expansion. Jeansonne said one of the property’s defining features is at the rear of the home: a glass conservatory overlooking rose gardens, mature landscaping, a fountain and outdoor entertaining areas. “The glass conservatory is really the centerpiece,” Jeansonne said. “At night, when you’re standing in there and looking out at the garden with the lights on, it’s pretty impressive.” The conservatory connects directly to the kitchen, which includes a large center island and expansive windows designed to bring views of the gardens into the living space. Outside, the grounds are enclosed by hand-wrought iron fencing designed by artist Mario Villa. The residence also features a broad shaded veranda along Henry Clay Avenue and a slate roof. Jeansonne said the unusually large corner lot was another major selling point. “Having that much land around the house is appealing,” he said. “That, combined with the corner setting in one of New Orleans’ most coveted locations, gives the property a presence that is hard to replicate.” 101 Tupelo Trace is a 2006 home at the end of a cul-de-sac in The Sanctuary subdivision in Mandeville. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence has 4,971 square feet of living space and sits across three lots, offering additional privacy and outdoor space. The luxury home sold for its $1.65 million asking price. The listing agent was Beverly Hobbs Shea of High Road Properties. The sales agent was Shawn Burst of Cypress Key Realty. Highlights include heart pine floors, ceiling beams, plantation shutters and a sunroom with slate flooring. The renovated chef’s kitchen centers on a large Taj Mahal quartzite island and includes Thermador appliances, dual dishwashers, extensive cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. The primary suite and an en-suite guest bedroom are located on the first floor. Three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a game or media room are upstairs. Outdoor amenities include an in-ground swimming pool with a waterfall feature, a covered patio, and a recently added outdoor kitchen with an outdoor shower and half-bathroom. The property also includes an attached three-car garage, a second oversized detached garage, and a 30-kilowatt whole-house generator. 3227 Coliseum Street is an 1850 Greek Revival residence in the tree-lined Garden District. The three-bedroom, 3½-bathroom home has 3,039 square feet of living space and sold for its $1.5 million asking price. The listing agents were Kristen Wellborn and Hayley Bumpas of The Martzolf Group at McEnery Residential. Tina Scott of Keller Williams Realty New Orleans represented the buyer. Historic details include soaring ceilings, refinished wide-plank pine floors, crown molding, fireplaces, a central staircase and French doors that open to multiple balconies and porches. The first floor includes a front parlor flowing into the dining room, while the upstairs primary suite features an en-suite bathroom and adjoining study that can function as an office, dressing room, additional bedroom or expanded closet. The property, located in an X flood zone, also includes gated off-street parking and a roof replaced in May 2026. All high priced home sales in the past week: Address: 1234 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans, 70118 Sales price: $2.85 million  List price: $3.2 million Date sold: Sept. 24 Days on Market: 4 Listing agent: George Jeansonne, FQR Realtors Sales agent: Eleanor Farnsworth, Latter Blum | Compass Address: 101 Tupelo Trace, Mandeville, 70471 Sales price: $1.65 million List price: $1.65 million Date sold: Sept. 21 Days on Market: 6 Listing agent: Beverly Hobbs Shea, High Road Properties, Inc. Sales agent: Shawn Burst, Cypress Key Realty LLC Address: 3227 Coliseum St., New Orleans, 70115 Sales price: $1.5 million List price: $1.5 million Date sold: Sept. 25 Days on Market: 3 Listing agents: Kristen Wellborn and Hayley Bumpas, The Martzolf Group, McEnery Residential, LLC  Sales agent: Tina Scott, Keller Williams Realty New Orleans   Information provided by Kelleye Rhein  Stephan Mock of Reve Realtors. ...read more read less