01French Quarter
Iconic · Rare · Historic
Patrick Knudsen · Licensed 2006 · New Orleans Keller Williams Realty
New Orleans · Historic & Luxury Real Estate · Since 2006
Historic and luxury New Orleans homes, represented with judgment and discretion.
Since 2006, Patrick Knudsen has helped buyers and sellers navigate the French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, Bywater, Uptown, and beyond — with expert guidance on pricing, preservation, off-market opportunities, and high-value negotiations. Whether you are buying a historic property, selling something rare, or simply need the most knowledgeable advisor in New Orleans, Patrick responds personally.
Trusted by discerning buyers, notable owners, and clients who value confidentiality
Licensed Louisiana Realtor · Keller Williams Realty · RateMyAgent Verified · 5.0 · French Quarter Since 2006
- 20+
- Years in New Orleans
- 10+
- Neighborhoods Served
- 50+
- STR & Airbnb Sales
- NOLA
- Top Producer
For Buyers
Seeking something exceptional
The most significant properties in New Orleans are rarely found through conventional channels. Patrick often introduces qualified buyers to opportunities before they reach the public market.
- Access to historic and off-market opportunities before they list publicly
- Guidance on block-by-block value, architectural condition, and long-term appreciation
- Protection against hidden structural, regulatory, and preservation risk
- 50+ STR and Airbnb transactions — expert guidance on zoning, permitting, and investment returns
- Many of Patrick's clients are out-of-town buyers seeking a trusted local advisor before committing to the New Orleans market
For Sellers
Representing what matters most
A distinctive property deserves representation that matches it. Patrick brings the positioning, relationships, and quiet authority required to achieve the outcome a rare home deserves.
- Strategic positioning and pricing for architecturally significant homes
- Access to a curated network of qualified, serious buyers
- Trusted for high-profile, private, and reputation-sensitive transactions
- Representation that protects and elevates the value of what you have built
About Patrick
For homes with history, value, and consequence, experience matters quietly.
“When you're buying a 150-year-old piece of this city, you need someone who understands what you're actually taking on — the history, the responsibility, and the extraordinary opportunity.” — Patrick Knudsen
- 2006Licensed in Louisiana · 20+ years in New Orleans real estate
- 2019Top Grossing Agent · Regional Sotheby's International Realty Office
- 2020City Business Award · Excellence in Construction & Real Estate
- 2021–25KW Top Producer · L&B Platinum · Silver & Gold Awards
- NowKeller Williams Luxury & Investments · New Orleans
Notable Transactions
- The LaLaurie Mansion — 1140 Royal Street · French Quarter · New Orleans · Est. 1832
- The Anne Rice Chapel — 1314 Napoleon Avenue #16 · Uptown · New Orleans
- Union Lofts — 334 Carondelet Street · Central Business District · New Orleans
- The Ron Shelton Estate — 1023–25 & 1017 St Philip Street · French Quarter · New Orleans
- NCIS New Orleans "Headquarters" — 727 St Ann Street · French Quarter · New Orleans
50+ Short-Term Rental Sales · STR Investment Specialist
Before becoming a trusted advisor to buyers and sellers across New Orleans, Patrick Knudsen built a business from the ground up — developing the instincts of a negotiator and the temperament of a trusted confidant. Clients value Patrick for the judgment, restraint, and strategic clarity he brings to consequential transactions.
Born on Manhattan's Upper West Side and a dual citizen of the United States and Norway, Patrick brings a rare combination of street-smart commercial instincts and an international perspective to every transaction. Licensed since 2006, he has spent over two decades working inside the neighborhoods, buildings, and relationships that define New Orleans real estate. He knows which blocks appreciate. Which foundations require caution. Which sellers will move quietly and which properties are worth waiting for.
His award record reflects consistent top-tier performance: 2025 Keller Williams Top Producer Recognition, 2024 L&B/Compass Platinum, 2023 L&B Silver, 2021 L&B Gold, 2020 City Business Excellence in Real Estate Award, and 2019 Top Grossing Agent at his regional Sotheby's International Realty office.
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Historic Properties
Antebellum, Creole Cottage, Greek Revival — Patrick knows every era of New Orleans' architectural DNA.
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Downtown Living
From the Quarter to the Warehouse District, he knows urban New Orleans better than almost anyone.
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50+ STR & Airbnb Sales
Patrick has represented over 50 short-term rental property transactions in New Orleans — understanding zoning, permitting, licensing, and revenue potential better than almost anyone in the market.
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The Insider Track
The best properties in New Orleans trade on whispers, not public listings. Patrick's 20-year network gives clients first-look access to the city's most closely guarded sales.
Where Patrick Works
Ten districts. Infinite character.
Ten of New Orleans' most historically significant and sought-after neighborhoods. Patrick knows the nuance of every block.
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02Marigny
Vibrant · Artistic · Coveted
03Bywater
Eclectic · Rising · Authentic
04Tremé
Historic · Cultural · Rare
05Garden District
Grand · Storied · Refined
06Uptown
Oak-Lined · Elegant · Established
07Mid-City
Residential · Evolving · Valued
08Lakeview
Waterfront · Quiet · Sought-After
09Warehouse District
Industrial · Converted · Coveted
10Central Business District
Historic · Urban · Landmark
A Landmark French Quarter Sale
The LaLaurie Mansion
1140 Royal Street · French Quarter · New Orleans · Est. 1832
The most expensive residential property sold in the French Quarter in recent years. Over 10,000 square feet of history at one of the most storied addresses in America. Patrick Knudsen represented the sale.
Built in 1832, this Greek Revival landmark has passed through the hands of some of the world's most notable owners. Representing a transaction of this magnitude requires more than market knowledge — it requires the judgment, discretion, and private-client credibility trusted in high-profile transactions, including those involving notable owners, public-facing clients, and buyers or sellers for whom confidentiality is non-negotiable.
Inquire About Historic Properties- 1832
- Year Constructed
- 10K+
- Sq Ft Interior
- #1
- Most Expensive FQ Sale
- FQ
- Royal Street
“High-profile properties — and high-profile clients — require a different kind of representation. Not louder. More discreet, more strategic, and more precise.”— Patrick Knudsen
Second Notable Transaction
The Anne Rice Chapel
1314 Napoleon Avenue #16 · Uptown · New Orleans
One of New Orleans' most extraordinary residential conversions — a 19th-century Gothic chapel transformed into a singular private residence. Patrick Knudsen represented the buyer at auction.
Soaring cathedral ceilings, original stained glass windows, and a contemporary kitchen installed within the nave — this property sits at the intersection of sacred architecture and modern luxury. Properties of this character require an agent who understands both the cultural significance and the investment reality. Patrick brought both.
Inquire About Historic Properties- Gothic
- Architecture
- Auction
- Represented Buyer
- Uptown
- Napoleon Avenue
- Rare
- One-of-a-Kind
“The Anne Rice Chapel is the kind of property that appears once. It takes a very specific buyer — and knowing exactly who that buyer is, and how to reach them, is what this market is really about.”— Patrick Knudsen
Third Notable Transaction
Union Lofts
334 Carondelet Street · Central Business District · New Orleans
A complete 33-unit developer sellout inside one of downtown New Orleans' most architecturally significant addresses — the historic Western Union Telegraph Building. Patrick Knudsen represented the developer from first unit to last.
Bringing a full residential development to market requires a different skill set than a single transaction. It demands pricing strategy across multiple unit types, a pipeline of qualified buyers, and the ability to maintain momentum through an extended sales campaign. Patrick led the sellout from launch to close — earning the trust of a developer who needed not just a salesperson, but a strategic partner.
Inquire About Historic Properties- 33
- Units Sold
- 100%
- Sellout
- CBD
- Carondelet Street
- Historic
- Telegraph Building
“I have known and worked with Patrick for almost 10 years. He took the lead in selling 33 condominiums for us. His selling skills are exceptional and his ability to articulate the uniqueness of our design solutions added significant value to our product.”— Marcel Wisznia, Developer
Fourth Notable Transaction
The Ron Shelton Estate
1023–25 & 1017 St Philip Street · French Quarter · New Orleans
A rare packaged sale of a Hollywood director's French Quarter compound — two adjoining historic properties on St Philip Street, sold together as a single transaction. Patrick Knudsen represented the sale.
Ron Shelton, the acclaimed director of Bull Durham, Tin Cup, and White Men Can't Jump, assembled this French Quarter estate over years. Selling a compound of this nature — multiple historic structures, a discerning owner, and a buyer pool sophisticated enough to appreciate what was being offered — required the kind of judgment, discretion, and deep Quarter relationships that only come with decades in this specific market.
Inquire About Historic Properties- 2
- Properties · One Sale
- FQ
- St Phillip Street
- Film
- Director's Estate
- Rare
- Packaged Transaction
“A property assembled by someone with an exceptional eye deserves representation by someone with an equally exceptional understanding of what it is. The right buyer for a compound like this is not found — they are reached.”— Patrick Knudsen
Fifth Notable Transaction
NCIS New Orleans "Headquarters"
727 St Ann Street · French Quarter · New Orleans
As seen on TV in CBS hit show NCIS New Orleans. A classic antebellum architectural style, the Creole Entresol Townhouse, built in the early 1830's. This is what French Quarter dreams are made of!
The 2nd floor large covered cast-iron gallery, a most coveted FQ amenity, offers views of Bourbon and Royal Streets, slate rooftops & the St Louis Cathedral spire, and is the ultimate FQ spot for people-watching. The serene flagstone courtyard is safely ensconced behind a private brick compound. Historic architecture abounds in this newly renovated property!
Inquire About Historic Properties- NCIS
- New Orleans Headquarters
- FQ
- St Ann Street
- Creole
- Architecture
- 1830's
- Antebellum
“Patrick fought through a tough transaction for me that involved a difficult counterparty. It involved a lot of patience and professionalism.”— Todd Biever
A Selection of Past Sales
Every property has a story. Patrick knows how to tell it.
Why Discerning Clients Choose Patrick
The market rewards the well-advised.
In New Orleans, the difference between a great purchase and a costly mistake often comes down to who is advising you. Block-by-block nuance, preservation law, historic building quirks, and the right relationships are not things you can look up. They are earned. Patrick has earned them.
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He Knows Every Block
Not just the neighborhoods — the individual streets, the specific corners, the buildings with problematic histories and the ones with untapped value. Eighteen years in one market buys a precision that no amount of preparation can replicate.
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Fluent in Rare Properties
Most agents show houses. Patrick advises on assets. His career has been built entirely in the upper tier of the New Orleans market — architecturally significant homes, culturally important properties, and clients whose standards demand more than a standard experience.
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He Protects Your Capital
Patrick knows the difference between historic charm and a million-dollar liability. He navigates strict preservation laws, Vieux Carré Commission requirements, and architectural realities so his clients never confuse a beautiful property for a sound investment without understanding both.
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The Best Deals Trade on Whispers
The most coveted properties in New Orleans rarely appear on public listing sites. Patrick's 20-year network gives his clients first-look access to the city's most closely guarded sales — inventory that simply doesn't exist for anyone who hasn't earned their way into those conversations.
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A Negotiator, Not Just an Agent
Built on a foundation of real-world business ownership, Patrick approaches every transaction with clinical precision. He speaks the language of ROI, leverage, and negotiation — ensuring you never leave value on the table.
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Trusted When Privacy Matters
Certain transactions require more than exposure. They require privacy, restraint, and representation that understands how to protect a client's time, reputation, and negotiating position. Patrick is often chosen for transactions where discretion is part of the assignment.
For Sellers
For owners of distinctive homes.
A home with history, architecture, and cultural significance deserves representation that understands all three. Patrick works with a select number of sellers whose properties warrant the kind of attention, positioning, and access to buyers that a standard listing simply cannot provide.
- Positioning & Pricing Strategy — Historic homes require a different valuation approach. Patrick understands how architecture, preservation status, and neighborhood context affect what a discerning buyer will pay.
- Access to Qualified Buyers — A 20-year network of investors, collectors, and serious buyers — many of whom Patrick can reach before a property ever lists publicly.
- Experienced in High-Profile Transactions — From architecturally significant Creole cottages to landmark Quarter properties, Patrick has represented sales that require judgment, discretion, and market credibility in equal measure.
In Their Own Words
The clients who trusted Patrick most.
For many clients, Patrick becomes the advisor they call again when the next opportunity arises.
Patrick was great — responsive, professional and ultimately got the deal done. Highly recommended for closing tough sales at top tier prices like the LaLaurie Mansion.
Michael Whalen Home Buyer & Home Seller
He helped us buy our starter home and fought hard for us. He would tell us honestly when he thought a home wasn't a good investment, even if we "liked" the property — and that was a true gift. He is honest, caring, thoughtful and 100% on your team.
Jesse Huyler Home Seller & Home Buyer · Multiple Transactions
I've worked with Patrick twice — first buying the property and then 8 years later selling it. I believe his experience and persistence were key in the property selling while others languished. His ability to provide regular updates and soothe my nerves were much appreciated.
Liam Speden Home Seller & Home Buyer
Patrick is incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market, especially in the STR sector. His attention to detail, commitment to client satisfaction, and deep understanding of market dynamics truly set him apart.
Brad Feichter Home Seller & Commercial Client
I have been working with Patrick for over 15 years and have always found him to be very charming, diligent, knowledgeable, and market savvy. He has helped us with both sales and purchases of investment properties. I highly recommend Patrick for all real estate needs.
Joseph Brown Home Seller & Home Buyer · 15-Year Client
Patrick is the most knowledgeable real estate professional I've come across. He works hard, is active and has a great sense for what will work and what won't. I've developed properties in many different states, and wish I had more business to do in New Orleans with Patrick.
Ryan Diepenbrock Home Seller, Buyer & Commercial Client
Patrick did a great job selling two condos with no problems and professional speed.
David Schulingkamp Home Seller & Commercial Client
One of the best brokers I've ever worked with. I wish he was in the northeast where I am now.
Christopher St. Cyr Home Buyer & Home Seller
Working with Patrick is so much more than a real estate transaction. His knowledge of New Orleans, patience and support through the buying process were outstanding. A true class act!
Kevin Kepler Home Buyer
Patrick was professional, courteous, and always looking out for our best interests. He has been and continues to be very knowledgeable in the housing market and he went above and beyond our expectations. Whether it's buying or selling, I would highly recommend working with him.
Brian Friedlander Home Buyer
Patrick did an excellent job to sell my house. He is professional, knowledgeable, and an effective problem solver. I'm fully appreciative of his tireless efforts.
Timothy Aramburo Home Seller
Well we are on three houses now and Patrick is the best. Always on time, always professional and still an all around nice guy. He does lots of little extras and we know we can depend on him.
Georgina Moore Home Seller
Patrick was incredibly helpful and responsive during our search for a home in NOLA. He is very well versed in all things NOLA when it comes to real estate, zoning, STR regulations, etc and we would have been lost without him. We anticipate buying more properties in the city and would not consider using anyone else.
John Trovato Home Buyer & Commercial Client
Patrick did an outstanding job of taking care of an out of state buyer before the sale, and providing technical expertise and professional contractor contacts after the sale. That's what I call a full service real estate agent.
Bill Middleton Home Buyer
Patrick was extremely active in helping me find my first home and always arrived on a positive note. He showed talent in translating my description of an ideal house into listings and was very prompt to set up viewings. He definitely went above and beyond in coordinating and communicating so I'm more than grateful he was recommended to me. I highly recommend his services for anyone else in the real estate market.
Kendall Meehl Home Buyer
We have used Patrick on numerous occasions to buy and sell real estate. He never disappoints. Always on time for a showing or early. Very informed about the property and properties surrounding it. We will continue to use Patrick for many years to come.
Angela Lamartina Home Buyer
Patrick is nothing short of a class act. His expertise and professionalism is hard to come by nowadays if ever. When we lost our home to Hurricane Ida, Patrick put all of his troubles aside and helped us find a new place to live quickly. His willingness to go above and beyond for his clients is very apparent.
Keigan Stacho Commercial Client
Patrick fought through a tough transaction for me that involved a difficult counterparty. It involved a lot of patience and professionalism.
Todd Biever Home Seller
Patrick is a true professional in everything he does. His deep understanding of the complexities of the market combined with his natural people skills make him the perfect agent. Highly recommend!
Bobby Hjortsberg Home Seller
Patrick is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable about the area that he operates within and great to work with. Had honest and direct advice throughout the process. I look forward to the opportunity to engage with him on future transactions. He is your guy if you looking to buy or sell in NOLA.
Paul Raio Home Buyer
Patrick did a fantastic job selling our condo in the French Quarter! He communicated well with me and he was a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend Patrick!
Buz Smith Home Seller
I have known and worked with Patrick for almost 10 years. He took the lead in selling 33 condominiums for us. His selling skills are exceptional and his ability to articulate the uniqueness of our design solutions added significant value to our product.
Marcel Wisznia Developer
By Appointment
Start the conversation with confidence.
Whether you are acquiring a distinctive residence, preparing to sell a historic property, or seeking informed guidance before making a move — Patrick responds personally.
- Mobile
- (504) 858-0623
- [email protected]
- Brokerage
- Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
- Office
- 8601 Leake Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What neighborhoods does Patrick Knudsen specialize in as a New Orleans real estate agent?
Patrick Knudsen specializes in eight New Orleans neighborhoods: the French Quarter, Marigny, Bywater, Tremé, Garden District, Uptown, Mid-City, and Lakeview. He has worked as a New Orleans real estate agent in these neighborhoods since 2006 and has deep expertise in their historic properties, architectural character, and market dynamics.
Does Patrick Knudsen sell historic homes in New Orleans?
Yes. Historic property is Patrick Knudsen's primary specialty. He has represented the sale of some of the most significant historic properties in New Orleans, including the LaLaurie Mansion at 1140 Royal Street — the most expensive residential sale in the French Quarter in recent years. He understands Vieux Carré Commission requirements, Louisiana historic preservation law, and the specific economics of antique New Orleans properties.
How long has Patrick Knudsen been a real estate agent in New Orleans?
Patrick Knudsen has been licensed as a real estate agent in Louisiana since 2006 — over 20 years. He is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty New Orleans and consistently ranks in the top 10% of all New Orleans real estate agents. His awards include the 2025 Keller Williams Platinum Award, 2024 L&B/Compass Platinum Award, and the 2020 City Business Excellence in Construction & Real Estate Award.
Can Patrick Knudsen help find off-market luxury homes in New Orleans?
Yes. With over 20 years of relationships across New Orleans' most sought-after neighborhoods, Patrick Knudsen often has access to off-market properties before they appear on public listing sites. His network of sellers, developers, and fellow brokers gives buyers a significant advantage in the French Quarter, Garden District, and Uptown, where the best properties rarely reach platforms like Zillow or Realtor.com.
How do I contact Patrick Knudsen, New Orleans realtor?
You can reach Patrick Knudsen by phone or text at (504) 858-0623, by email at [email protected], or by submitting an inquiry on his website. His office is at Keller Williams Realty New Orleans, 8601 Leake Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118.