charming rental in the Irish Channel

3137 St. Thomas Street

This c. 1850 L-shaped raised shotgun with Greek Revival and Italianate features has modest corbels at the frieze and a hipped roof with four dormers. The building is wooden-clad and features a concrete front porch with rectangular columns and side and rear balconies. The interior of the camel back single-family home has been modified by a previous insensitive renovation but retains its 12 foot ceilings, base moldings and door and window surrounds, and wood four panel doors. Along the same wall as the fireplace, a series of openings and wall recesses are evidence of a previous owners attempt at a more open floor plan. The first floor was once divided as a two-family residence. The 1887 Sanborn shows a camelback configuration, which suggests that the home was either originally built this way or was renovated to include a large rear addition early in its life. Although previous interior alterations obscure some of the original home's character, the building's exterior remains relatively unchanged since c. 1880 . This type of home is typical of the the Irish Channel-Garden District building stock, primarily constructed between 1830 and 1927. 

3137 St.Thomas Street was eligible for HTC’s because it is located in the Irish Channel cultural district. This rehabilitation project was around $200,000 and included significant repairs from termite and rot damage, among other cosmetic updates. Historic Tax Credits can be utilized to meet your restoration needs! This is a great example of a home restoration that focused on updating aesthetics and fixtures.

1. All interior and exterior wooden elements, including siding, moldings, doors, windows, transoms, and dormers, have been damaged by weather or termites. These features will be repaired or replaced in kind, sanded, primed and painted.

2. The concrete porch is cracked and pealing. It will be resurfaced and painted.

3. Both the hall and master baths were partially remodeled. They will each receive a full renovation with upscale contemporary fixtures and finishes.

4. All electrical, plumbing, and HVAC will be updated to meet the new homeowner’s style and the current code requirements.