Patrick Knudsen · Licensed 2006 · New Orleans
Keller Williams Realty
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
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.
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.
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 KnudsenBefore 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 Platinum Award, 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. He consistently ranks in the top 10% of all New Orleans agents — not through volume, but through the quality of clients who trust him with their most significant assets.
Antebellum, Creole Cottage, Greek Revival — Patrick knows every era of New Orleans' architectural DNA.
From the Quarter to the Warehouse District, he knows urban New Orleans better than almost anyone.
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.
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.
Ten districts.
Infinite character.
Ten of New Orleans' most historically significant and sought-after neighborhoods. From the French Quarter's Royal Street to the Central Business District and Lakeview's lakefront — Patrick knows the nuance of every block.
French Quarter
Iconic · Rare · Historic
Marigny
Vibrant · Artistic · Coveted
Bywater
Eclectic · Rising · Authentic
Tremé
Historic · Cultural · Rare
Garden District
Grand · Storied · Refined
Uptown
Oak-Lined · Elegant · Established
Mid-City
Residential · Evolving · Valued
Lakeview
Waterfront · Quiet · Sought-After
Warehouse District
Industrial · Converted · Coveted
Central Business District
Historic · Urban · Landmark
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"High-profile properties — and high-profile clients — require a different kind of representation. Not louder. More discreet, more strategic, and more precise."
— Patrick Knudsen
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 Distinctive Properties"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
Union Lofts
334 Carondelet Street · Warehouse District · New OrleansA 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.
Discuss a Development Project"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
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"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 KnudsenEvery property has a story.
Patrick knows how to tell it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 not looking for a quick commission. He is honest, caring, thoughtful and 100% on your team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All inquiries are handled personally, discreetly, and with particular care for private, high-profile, and public-facing clients.