10/14/2026
More than 50 years after John Goodman first fell in love with New Orleans during a college Mardi Gras trip, the legendary actor is saying goodbye to his longtime home. The historic Italianate-Greek Revival estate, known as the Joseph Merrick Jones House, has sold for $4.75 million, nearly triple what he paid Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor for it in 2005. Built in the mid-1800s, the 5,000-square-foot residence sits on a quarter-acre corner lot in the sought-after Garden District, just steps from the famed Commander’s Palace and Magazine Street. Inside, 4 bedrooms and 5 baths showcase 14-foot ceilings, intricate plaster medallions, hand-carved millwork, and six fireplaces, reflecting the home’s rich architectural history. After two decades in this storied home, Goodman and his wife, Anna Beth, are passing the keys to the next lucky owner. More photos in comments.
