‘Ragin’ Cajun’ James Carville’s former New Orleans home is asking $3.7 million

Election fever is at its peak.

And now, in New Orleans, house hunters can own a piece of property once owned by a political power couple — a Democratic strategist and a Republican political consultant.

This historic mansion was once owned by politically separated and romantically united James Carville and Mary Matalin — and it’s on the market for $3.7 million.

Carville, known as the “Ragin’ Cajun,” just turned 80 and is having a moment.

He’s the subject of a new documentary, “Carville: Profit Is Everything, Stupid.” He also encouraged President Biden to drop out of the presidential race earlier this year.

And yet, it is also a symbol of unity. He has been married to Matali since Thanksgiving 1993.

The sellers bought the home from the couple for $3.3 million in 2021. Carville and Matalin had lived there since May 2008, when they bought it for $2.25 million.

The house, built in 1906, is located on Palmer Avenue near Audubon Park. The five-bedroom residence is 8,279 square feet and features original details such as a grand staircase, 13-foot-high ceilings, six fireplaces, marble mantels and intricate moldings and millwork. The exterior of the apartment boasts a large front porch with double glazed doors leading to a large entrance hall.

There are many entertainment rooms with Italian plaster friezes and original pocket doors. A formal dining room boasts a hand-painted mural of Audubon Park and detailed wood paneling. There is also a large den with a wet bar that opens to the chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry. A master bedroom suite with a balcony overlooks an oak-lined street.

A laundry room and kitchenette are also on the second floor, while the renovated third floor can accommodate a home office, guest quarters and an additional entertainment space with a wet bar. The backyard comes with a covered terrace, a flagstone patio, an outdoor kitchen, and a saltwater pool with a fountain.

There is a second prep kitchen in the partially finished basement and a laundry room, along with gated, off-street parking for four cars, a new tile roof and a generator.

The listing broker is Eleanor Farnsworth of Latter & Blum Kompas.