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$98,946$101 / 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 39How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $242,500 on Jan 4, 2022

1808 INDEPENDENCE ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
2
Beds
1
Baths
980 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.
4,214 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$99K
$39K low$159K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$242,500 · Jan 4, 2022

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.$22,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,990
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,500

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.9 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.Single Family Residence
CountyOrleans
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

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 · 1.7 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 5.8 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

1808 Independence 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in St. Claude
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in St. Claude
  • Older than 75% of homes in Orleans Parish County

What homes are worth in New Orleans 70117

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

This home
$61K$629K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in New Orleans 70117.

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.

Estimated value$98,946
CheaperTypical $164,425Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size4,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 1808 Independence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSt. ClaudeNew Orleans 70117Orleans Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,94610% of homes13% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10123% of homes29% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than980 ft²12% of homes11% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,214 ft²69% of homes63% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than192029% of homes28% of homes25% of homes

About 1808 Independence St

How much is 1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA is $98,946 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $38,515 to $159,377. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Jan 4, 2022 for $242,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA?

1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 980 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA built?

1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA?

1808 Independence 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 1808 Independence St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70117?

Among the 11,129 homes in New Orleans 70117, it is worth more than 13% of them ($98,946 against a typical $164,425), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($101 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 11% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (4,214 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Orleans Parish County, it is worth more than 8% 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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