Irish Channel Homes for Sale

Irish Channel

The Irish Channel is much more than its name implies. Families from the Emerald Isle will always make up the historic backbone of this eclectic neighborhood, but a more recent renaissance for the area has brought new generations of residents and visitors from all over the city, and the world. Positioned on a strip of high ground along the Mississippi River, the Irish Channel is dotted by locally owned businesses, anchored by the serene St. Mary’s Assumption Church, and utterly teeming with personality. Let's explore the neighborhood and check out the current Irish Channel homes for sale.

Geographic Boundaries

The Irish Channel, located inside the Central City / Garden District area, is generally bounded by Magazine Street to the north, Delachaise Street on the west, Tchoupitoulas Street along the south, and Jackson Avenue on the east. Check out the listings below to see the latest Irish Channel homes for sale.

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History of the Irish Channel

In its early years, Irish Channel residents settled near where work had commenced on the New Canal Basin, a connecting waterway built in the 1830s between Lake Pontchartrain and Uptown New Orleans. The main point of debarkation was near the edge of the Irish Channel, at Adele Street. By 1850, as much as 25 percent of the city was from Ireland, reportedly giving New Orleans the largest Irish immigrant population in the South.

Later, workers were drawn to jobs associated with the nearby port of New Orleans. Modern shipping innovations eventually reduced the need for dock workers, however, and the workforce – like the population – began to diversify. Historically, the area was home to a number of breweries, a tradition carried forward today by Tchoupitoulas staples like NOLA Brewing, Port Orleans and Urban South Brewery.

Architecture Then and Now

Many of the buildings in the Irish Channel retain a similar historic charm, as Greek Revival and Victorian styles dot the cozy streets. Small cottage and shotgun homes sit on narrow lots, underscoring the neighborhood’s working-class origins. That proximity stills sparks a deep sense of community.

At the same time, the Old Egyptian Courthouse continues to draw curious onlookers toward Rousseau Street. Built in 1834, it’s one of the district’s oldest structures – and an out-of-nowhere example of the Egyptian Revival style that began trending again in the 19th century. Over the years, the building has served as a courthouse and prison. Since then, it has housed government offices and a public market before transforming into the space for the floats of the Irish Channel’s Krewe of Babylon.

More recently, the area earned a coveted designation by the Historic District Landmarks Commission. This designation makes Irish Channel homes for sale all the more attractive.

Features of the Neighborhood

Shops

The Irish Channel remains a close-knit neighborhood with a local focus, so shops here – mostly along Magazine Street – strive for more of a funky, unique perspective rather than a big-box store sameness. Here are a handful of shopping options in the Irish Channel:

Restaurants

If you're looking for Irish Channel homes for sale, you'll have some of New Orleans' finest eateries within walking distance!  Accolades have followed, as Turkey and the Wolf was named the best restaurant in America by Bon Appetit. At the same time, a sense of tradition abounds at stalwarts like Molly’s Rise and Shine and Parasol’s.

Clay Square

Beyond the unique neighborhood eateries, dive bars, quirky local stores and craft brewpubs, locals and visitors alike also gather at Clay Square, a live oak-dotted park located at the corner of Annunciation and Third streets where free movie nights are a staple.

Schools

Irish Channel students are part of the wider New Orleans Public Schools system. The area is also home to the Batiste Cultural Arts Academy, a K-8 ReNEW charter school housed at the former Live Oak Elementary campus. The Waldorf School of New Orleans is also located in Irish Channel.

To Do

Even as the Irish Channel continued to evolve, the tradition of St. Patrick’s Day parades and block parties continued, as well. Customary parade throws like beads are augmented by cabbages, potatoes, onions and carrots – so parade-goers go home with key ingredients for hearty traditional meals.

Explore the Irish Channel Homes for Sale

The Irish Channel provides the best of all worlds: A cozy, historic neighborhood with a vibrant main artery in Magazine Street that offers a host of entertainment and shopping options. There’s also easy access to the bustling city of New Orleans via St. Charles Avenue, located a few blocks further north. If you’re interested in checking out the Irish Channel homes for sale, our team can help you find exactly what you’re looking for and are ready to start looking with you today.