Broadmoor's official record is unusually precise: it supplies a building count, a shotgun share and a subtype. It also warns against extending the result beyond the nominated district boundary.
Written by Ryan Roberts
Ryan Roberts is a New Orleans real estate agent focused on shotgun homes and historic residential property.
What does the official record say about shotgun houses in Broadmoor?
The Broadmoor Historic District nomination documents a largely early-twentieth-century district whose main development period was the 1910s and 1920s. State preservation staff completed a building-by-building survey in 2002.
That survey counted 113 shotguns, 14% of 860 buildings. The nomination explicitly says its boundaries do not include every place regarded as Broadmoor, so the count belongs to the nominated district rather than the entire contemporary neighborhood name.
Which shotgun types and styles are documented in Broadmoor?
The Broadmoor record documents several related shotgun forms:
- —The survey classifies all 113 district shotguns as doubles.
- —Almost all are described as having Bungalow porches, with other Bungalow details appearing on the façades.
- —A few properties combine double-shotgun and raised-basement forms.
- —The district also contains many basement houses, bungalows and revival-style residences, making façade-only classification unreliable.
- —Compare the building with the guide to doubles and raised-house guide before interpreting the form.
Where is the documented Broadmoor shotgun stock?
The National Register nomination places the district roughly between South Broad or Fontainebleau, Milan, South Claiborne and Octavia. Surveyors chose boundaries around the concentration of historic buildings retaining architectural integrity.
That makes the nomination a strong source for the district's 113-house figure and a weak source for any claim about all of Broadmoor today. Address research should use the current National Register map and City Property Viewer.
What historic-district rules apply in Broadmoor?
Broadmoor is a National Register historic district, but it is not listed among the City's current local HDLC districts. National Register listing and local design review are not the same thing.
A property may still have zoning, permit, tax-credit or other project requirements. Verify the address and proposed work rather than assuming that National Register status either creates or removes a local approval requirement.
What do shotgun houses cost in Broadmoor?
The 113-house survey count does not measure current inventory or price. A Broadmoor-specific market sample should verify that each property is a double shotgun and should state whether the boundary is the National Register district or the wider neighborhood.
The site's citywide market report provides a $267,000 median asking price from 52 priced shotgun-style listings. It is a general benchmark, not a Broadmoor double-shotgun median.
| Common benchmark | August 14, 2026 result | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Citywide priced shotgun-style sample | 52 active listings | Citywide inventory context |
| Median asking price | $267,000 | Citywide orientation figure |
| Middle 50% | $199,750–$380,500 | Breadth of the active sample |
| Full observed range | $45,000–$725,000 | Spread across the whole sample |
This is the same citywide benchmark shown across every neighborhood guide, because no defensible Broadmoor-only shotgun median exists yet. It sets scale. A property value still comes from verified recent comparables chosen for the specific house, and asking prices are not closed sale prices.
How should a Broadmoor shotgun be evaluated?
Start with the building, then connect it to records and market evidence. Confirm whether the form is a single, double, camelback, sidehall or altered example; establish current use; inspect condition and additions; and reconcile the visible house with permits, parcel information and any historic designation.
What the survey data shows is a count of building stock, not a price. Nearby districts, including Mid-City and Central City, are documented the same way. For the underlying form, see the shotgun house type.
Most buyers go from here to the purchase process for a converted double, then to competing inventory. Sellers can start with listing a shotgun in New Orleans.
- —Confirm the exact neighborhood and historic-district boundary.
- —Classify the underlying shotgun form and current number of units separately.
- —Check living area, lot, additions, condition and renovation quality.
- —Review permits and municipal-address history for material alterations.
- —Use current asking inventory for competition and completed sales for market evidence.
Frequently asked questions about shotgun houses in Broadmoor
How many shotguns did the Broadmoor survey count?
The 2002 building-by-building survey counted 113 shotguns, representing 14% of the nominated district's 860 buildings.
What type are Broadmoor's documented shotguns?
The nomination classifies all of the surveyed shotguns as doubles and says almost all have Bungalow porches.
How much does a Broadmoor shotgun cost?
No reliable public Broadmoor-only shotgun median exists. Use the dated citywide benchmark, then compare verified doubles within an explicit boundary.
Does National Register status mean HDLC controls every Broadmoor property?
No. National Register and local HDLC designations are different. Check the individual address and current City requirements.
How do I verify a specific Broadmoor shotgun house?
Confirm the address in the City Property Viewer and historic-district map, identify the architectural form, review permits and compare the property with a verified set of current and completed market evidence.
Key takeaways
- 01Preservation records document the shotgun as a defining part of Broadmoor's built environment.
- 02Confirm whether a claim refers to the place name, the historic district, or the ZIP code — each covers different ground.
- 03The dated citywide asking-price sample sets scale; a property value comes from verified local comparables.
- 04Form, current use, condition, size, lot and documented alterations decide the comparison set.
- 05Verify the individual address before relying on a district rule or survey statistic.
References
- 01Broadmoor Historic District nomination
National Park Service
- 02Historic Landmarks and Districts
City of New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission
- 03Property Viewer and zoning data
City of New Orleans City Planning Commission
- 04New Orleans neighborhood statistical areas map
City of New Orleans City Planning Commission
- 05The citywide sample behind this table
Shotgun Homes New Orleans
My methodology
Open each item to see the scope, definitions and limits behind the article.
Research date+
Official district documents, City map resources and the site's market methodology were reviewed on September 1, 2026. The common price sample is dated August 14, 2026.
Geographic method+
Historic-district, City neighborhood and ordinary place names are treated as separate geographies. District statistics are not projected beyond the source boundary.
Market method+
The common benchmark uses 52 priced homes surfaced in a public citywide Shotgun Style search. Neighborhood-specific medians are withheld when architecture, boundary or sample size cannot be verified consistently.
Property limits+
This guide does not determine the designation, legal use, condition, permit status or value of an individual property. Verify the address through official records and qualified professionals.