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$495,000$127 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $95,000 on Sep 8, 2025

16536 HIGHWAY 40 E

INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
0
Baths
3,900 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.
46.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$495K
$439K low$551K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Sep 8, 2025

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.$15,468 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,658
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,623
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,685

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
43
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTANGIPAHOA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.46.19
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Loranger Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Loranger High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
E
Loranger Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.6 mi

District: Tangipahoa Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70443These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,433
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,635
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

16536 Highway 40 E 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Independence 70443
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Among the largest lots in Independence 70443
  • Older than 72% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County

What homes are worth in Independence 70443

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$39K$419K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Independence 70443.

How it measures up in Independence 70443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 70443.

Estimated value$495,000
CheaperTypical $140,782Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area3,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size46.19 ac
SmallerTypical 1.86 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 16536 Highway 40 E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 70443Tangipahoa Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,000almost all homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12793% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than3,900 ft²95% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than46.19 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197636% of homes28% of homes

About 16536 Highway 40 E

How much is 16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA is $495,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $439,384 to $550,616. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA last sell?

16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA last sold on Sep 8, 2025 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA?

16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA has 3,900 square feet of living space and a 46.19-acre lot.

When was 16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA built?

16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.

What schools serve 16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA?

16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA is assigned to Loranger Middle School (middle), rated C-; Loranger High School (high), rated D+; Loranger Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Tangipahoa Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16536 Highway 40 E, Independence, LA compare to other homes in Independence 70443?

Among the 3,244 homes in Independence 70443, it is worth more than almost all of them ($495,000 against a typical $140,782), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($127 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,900 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (46.19 ac against a typical 1.86 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1976 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Tangipahoa Parish County, it is worth more than 98% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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