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$161,060$122 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

217 RIVER OAKS DR

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,321 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$161K
$143K low$179K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$161,060
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$128,848

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.$10,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,390
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,600

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.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.1 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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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.

E
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 5.1 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 6.6 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70131These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.26,880
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,584 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,845
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,244
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

217 River Oaks Dr 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 76% of homes in Old Aurora
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Old Aurora
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Old Aurora
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Older than 79% of homes in New Orleans 70131

What homes are worth in New Orleans 70131

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

This home
$71K$848K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in New Orleans 70131.

How it measures up in New Orleans 70131

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70131.

Estimated value$161,060
CheaperTypical $218,144Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,321 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,021 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 217 River Oaks Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld AuroraNew Orleans 70131Orleans Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,06024% of homes31% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12272% of homes72% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,321 ft²16% of homes17% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac66% of homes67% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196033% of homes21% of homes63% of homes

About 217 River Oaks Dr

How much is 217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA is $161,060 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $142,911 to $179,209. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA?

217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,321 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA built?

217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA?

217 River Oaks Dr, 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 217 River Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70131?

Among the 8,216 homes in New Orleans 70131, it is worth more than 31% of them ($161,060 against a typical $218,144), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($122 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,321 ft² against a typical 2,021 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1960 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Orleans Parish County, it is worth more than 28% 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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