$1,275,000
New Iberia, LA 70560
MLS# 25001298
7 beds | 4.2 baths
1 / 50
Property Description
The Steamboat House is New Iberia's most prestigious home located on one of the most beautiful streets in America ''E.Main St,'' which is lined with century old magnificent oak trees. This handsome, sturdily built home of the Victorian Period is distinguished by its 16-foot ceilings, curving walls and tall French windows. The home was built in 1882 with fifteen rooms not including the halls. The home exudes charm and elegance with its impressive, columned manor with great curving bays which are repeated in the galleries and roof balustrade. The wide, sweeping brick steps lead to the grand entrance. The rounded bays, which are two stories high, give the castle-like air to the home. The walls are 14' thick. The house is virtually a fortress. The Grand Entrance Hall is striking with its tall stairway, beautiful arches, magnificent red long leaf pine floors and unbelievable chandeliers through-out. The home features almost 6900 sq ft of living space with a grand master suite located on the 1st floor with his & her baths & an adjoining study or nursery. On the 2nd floor there is a lovely master suite with 4 additional bedrooms. The cheerful kitchen features a gas & electric stove with a center island supported by an incredible butler's pantry & a formal dining room perfect for entertaining large groups. The view of the deep back lawn sweeping to the Bayou Teche can be seen from the kitchen area, & the back balcony deck is completed w/ a new outdoor kitchen. Outdoor entertaining includes a beautiful European swimming pool, a pool house, lush landscaping, & a tennis court. The home features a lovely 1000 sq ft guest cottage. You will also find a 3-car garage & 2 car carport. This stately has been meticulously maintained and enhanced. The front porch has new decking & 13 new custom columns & the rear balcony is completely new. There is a full home generator, 3 car garage & 2 car carport. Too much to describe, come experience this treasure!
Details
Documents
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
List Price/SqFt: 205.65
Property Attached: No
Sub-Type: Historical
Document Modified: 2025-02-12 11:32:17.637517
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-02-12
Listing Price: 1275000
Current Price: $1,275,000
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2025-09-16T15:21:36Z
Photo Modified: 2025-02-12T17:32:17Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
School District: Iberia Parish
Legal Desc: Gebert Etal, Landry, Bayou Teche, E. Main St. IMP (623 E. Main St.)
General Property Description
Approximate Age: 76+ Years
Lot Dimensions: 118X575
Stories: 2
SqFt - Living: 6200
SqFt - Source: Owner
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Assn Fee: None
Builder: JOHN EMMER
Warranty: No
Acreage Range: 1 - 2.99
Pool on Subject Property: Yes
# Bedrooms: 7
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - 1/2: 2
Total Baths: 4.2
Year Built: 1890
Acres: 1.56
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: The Steamboat House is New Iberia's most prestigious home located on one of the most beautiful streets in America ''E.Main St,'' which is lined with century old magnificent oak trees. This handsome, sturdily built home of the Victorian Period is distinguished by its 16-foot ceilings, curving walls and tall French windows. The home was built in 1882 with fifteen rooms not including the halls. The home exudes charm and elegance with its impressive, columned manor with great curving bays which are repeated in the galleries and roof balustrade. The wide, sweeping brick steps lead to the grand entrance. The rounded bays, which are two stories high, give the castle-like air to the home. The walls are 14' thick. The house is virtually a fortress. The Grand Entrance Hall is striking with its tall stairway, beautiful arches, magnificent red long leaf pine floors and unbelievable chandeliers through-out. The home features almost 6900 sq ft of living space with a grand master suite located on the 1st floor with his & her baths & an adjoining study or nursery. On the 2nd floor there is a lovely master suite with 4 additional bedrooms. The cheerful kitchen features a gas & electric stove with a center island supported by an incredible butler's pantry & a formal dining room perfect for entertaining large groups. The view of the deep back lawn sweeping to the Bayou Teche can be seen from the kitchen area, & the back balcony deck is completed w/ a new outdoor kitchen. Outdoor entertaining includes a beautiful European swimming pool, a pool house, lush landscaping, & a tennis court. The home features a lovely 1000 sq ft guest cottage. You will also find a 3-car garage & 2 car carport. This stately has been meticulously maintained and enhanced. The front porch has new decking & 13 new custom columns & the rear balcony is completely new. There is a full home generator, 3 car garage & 2 car carport. Too much to describe, come experience this treasure!
Office/Member/Contract Info
REO: No
List AOR: RAA
Style
Victorian: 1
Siding
Brick: 1
Hardiplank: 1
Parking
Carport Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Faces Rear: 1
Golf Cart Garage: 1
Open: 1
Equipment
Ceiling Fans: 1
Cable Ready: 1
Generator: 1
Road Frontage
City Street: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Foundation
Piers: 1
Slab: 1
Exterior
Balcony: 1
Outdoor Speakers: 1
Outside Kitchen: 1
Outside Light: 1
Patio
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Covered: 1
Fireplace
3+ Fireplaces: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Multi Units: 1
Interior
9+ Ft Ceiling: 1
Attic Access: 1
Bookcases: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Computer Nook: 1
Crown Molding: 1
Electric Dryer Con: 1
Electric Stove Con: 1
Electric Washer Con: 1
Garden Tub: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Primary Bath: 1
Office: 1
Separate Shower: 1
Varied Ceiling Heights: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Window Treatments: 1
Cooling
2 or More Units: 1
Central Air: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Water Company: LAWCO
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Electric Range: 1
Freezer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Ice Machine: 1
Microwave: 1
Plumbed For Ice Maker: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Trash Compactor: 1
Utilities
Elec: CLECO: 1
Gas: Entergy: 1
Countertops
Granite: 1
Marble: 1
Waterfront
Bayou/River: 1
Amenities
Acreage: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Fencing
Partial: 1
Lot
Landscaped: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Water Frontage: 1
Other Structures
Guest House: 1
Pool House: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Window Features
Wood Frames: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Pool
Inground: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: M00000300
Originating System Key: 20250206183102752500000000
Originating System Listing ID: 25001298
Originating System Name: RAA Flex
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 623
Dir: E
Street Name: Main
St Suffix: Street
Parish: Iberia
State: LA
Zip Code: 70560
Subdivision: None
Area: I2
Tax Assessment Number: 0501293300
Zone: RES
Elementary School: Pesson
Middle School: Iberia
High School: New Iberia
Directions: From Hwy. 90 to New Iberia, exit Lewis St., turn left onto Lewis, continue to intersection of Lewis & Main. Take left. House is 2 blocks down on right; bayou side.
Property Features
Style: Victorian
Siding: Brick; Hardiplank
Parking: Garage Faces Rear; Golf Cart Garage; Open
Construction: Brick
Foundation: Piers; Slab
Road Frontage: City Street
Roof: Composition
Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Attic Access; Bookcases; Built-Ins; Computer Nook; Crown Molding; Electric Dryer Con; Electric Stove Con; Electric Washer Con; Garden Tub; Kitchen Island; Office; Primary Bath; Separate Shower; Varied Ceiling Heights; Walk-in Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s); Window Treatments
Fireplace: 3+ Fireplaces
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Heating: Central; Electric; Multi Units
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Ice Machine; Microwave; Plumbed For Ice Maker; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor
Countertops: Granite; Marble
Equipment: Generator
Security Features: Security System; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Partial
Lot: Landscaped; Sprinkler System; Water Frontage
Patio: Covered; Deck; Porch
Amenities: Acreage
Exterior: Balcony; Outdoor Speakers; Outside Kitchen; Outside Light
Other Structures: Guest House; Pool House; Tennis Court(s)
Window Features: Wood Frames
Waterfront: Bayou/River
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Elec: CLECO; Gas: Entergy
Pool: Inground
Financing: Cash; Conventional
Flood Determination Disclosure Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Acadiana
Last Updated: September - 16 - 2025
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