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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $257,000 on Mar 26, 2019

1337 CONGRESS ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,300 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.
3,038 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$257,000 · Mar 26, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,474 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$27,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyORLEANS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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 · 1.9 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 5.6 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

1337 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.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in St. Claude
  • Older than 85% of homes in Orleans Parish County

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 area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size3,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 1337 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSt. ClaudeNew Orleans 70117Orleans Parish County
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²37% of homes34% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,038 ft²18% of homes18% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than191017% of homes18% of homes15% of homes

About 1337 Congress St

When did 1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Mar 26, 2019 for $257,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA?

1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA built?

1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA?

1337 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 1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70117?

Among the 11,129 homes in New Orleans 70117, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (3,038 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 18% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1337 Congress St, New Orleans, LA was $1,474. The county assessed it at $27,600.

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