Carrollton's survey gives an unusually specific breakdown of shotgun type. It quantifies the scale of the stock and separates single, double and camelback classifications.
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 Carrollton?
The City's Carrollton study describes a district with 5,198 buildings. The survey counted 2,339 shotguns, or 45% of the stock, and listed 103 camelbacks separately.
The HDLC district summary explains that early development occurred closer to the river, while much of the land farther inland developed after early-twentieth-century drainage improvements.
Which shotgun types and styles are documented in Carrollton?
The Carrollton record documents several related shotgun forms:
- —The survey found that about 60% of Carrollton's shotguns were doubles and 40% singles.
- —About 80% of the district's surveyed shotguns displayed an identifiable architectural style.
- —Italianate examples, Arts and Crafts treatments and early-twentieth-century forms are documented.
- —The district also includes bungalows, raised-basement residences and other eclectic house types, so a gable-front house should not be classified from shape alone.
- —Compare the house with the double-shotgun guide, camelback form and quiz.
Where is the documented Carrollton shotgun stock?
The local historic district spans roughly from the Mississippi River toward Earhart Boulevard, with South Carrollton Avenue as its central spine. The district source identifies early-twentieth-century buildings as a major component and notes commercial concentrations along Carrollton Avenue and Oak Street.
Use these as documented survey relationships, then verify the parcel. A house marketed as Carrollton can fall outside a particular historic boundary or sit in a different immediate building context.
What historic-district rules apply in Carrollton?
The City states that properties along the full length of Carrollton Avenue are subject to full HDLC control, while areas flanking the avenue are subject only to demolition control. That is a district-scale summary, not a project determination.
Confirm the address and current review scope before work. The HDLC review path and permit-record lookup provide the next steps.
What do shotgun houses cost in Carrollton?
The historic count does not tell a reader what Carrollton shotguns cost now. A current price study must identify the same boundary and classify the current form and use of each property before calculating a median.
The site's dated citywide sample found a $267,000 median asking price across 52 priced shotgun-style listings. Use that as a broad benchmark, then compare verified Carrollton singles, doubles or camelbacks separately.
| 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 Carrollton-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 Carrollton 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.
The citywide stock sample shows why a historic count and a current price cannot be read together. Adjoining areas, including Uptown and Mid-City, are set out across the full neighborhood set. Everything here assumes the basic shotgun plan.
Evaluating condition, permits and flood risk is the natural next step, with what buyers are choosing between alongside it. If the plan is to sell, start with selling a shotgun home.
- —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 Carrollton
How many shotgun houses did the Carrollton survey count?
The survey counted 2,339 shotguns, 45% of 5,198 buildings, and listed 103 camelbacks separately.
Are Carrollton shotguns mostly singles or doubles?
The survey reported an approximate 60% double and 40% single split within its shotgun category.
How much does a Carrollton shotgun cost?
No reliable public Carrollton-only shotgun median is available. Use the dated citywide benchmark and a verified same-type local comparable set.
Does every Carrollton property have the same HDLC controls?
No. City guidance distinguishes the Carrollton Avenue corridor from flanking areas. Verify the address and proposed work.
How do I verify a specific Carrollton 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 Carrollton'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
- 01Carrollton Historic District
City of New Orleans HDLC
- 02Uptown and Carrollton study report
City of New Orleans
- 03Historic Landmarks and Districts
City of New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission
- 04Property Viewer and zoning data
City of New Orleans City Planning Commission
- 05New Orleans neighborhood statistical areas map
City of New Orleans City Planning Commission
- 06Dated citywide price benchmark
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.