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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $550,000 on Dec 23, 2024

1029 CONGRESS ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,856 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,528 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Dec 23, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$48,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$480,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyOrleans
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70117These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,130
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,125
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,150
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

1029 Congress St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in St. Claude
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in St. Claude

How it measures up in New Orleans 70117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70117.

Living area1,856 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,506 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size3,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 1029 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSt. ClaudeNew Orleans 70117Orleans Parish County
Living areabigger than1,856 ft²77% of homes74% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,528 ft²36% of homes36% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than194065% of homes53% of homes41% of homes

About 1029 Congress St

When did 1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Dec 23, 2024 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA?

1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,856 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA built?

1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA?

1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA is assigned to Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (elementary), rated A-; Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science (middle), rated B. All sit in Orleans Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1029 Congress St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70117?

Among the 11,111 homes in New Orleans 70117, it is bigger than 74% of them (1,856 ft² against a typical 1,506 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (3,528 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 53% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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