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$148,104$98 / 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 84How 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

228 KEMP ST

INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
0
Baths
1,518 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$148K
$125K low$171K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$456 (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.$7,017 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,242
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,775
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,017
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,173

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.0.95
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

E
Independence Leadership AcademyD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Independence High Magnet SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 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

228 Kemp 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 65% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Independence 70443

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
$36K$416K

This home is worth more than 52% of 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$148,104
CheaperTypical $143,831Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $79Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,518 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 1.96 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 228 Kemp St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 70443Tangipahoa Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,10452% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9873% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,518 ft²31% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac20% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than198855% of homes41% of homes

About 228 Kemp St

How much is 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA is $148,104 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $125,053 to $171,155. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA last sell?

228 Kemp St, Independence, LA last sold on Jan 15, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA?

228 Kemp St, Independence, LA has 1,518 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA built?

228 Kemp St, Independence, LA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

What schools serve 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA?

228 Kemp St, Independence, LA is assigned to Independence Leadership Academy (elementary), rated D; Independence High Magnet School (middle), rated D. All sit in Tangipahoa Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA compare to other homes in Independence 70443?

Among the 3,243 homes in Independence 70443, it is worth more than 52% of them ($148,104 against a typical $143,831), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($98 against a typical $79), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,518 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 1.96 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1988 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Tangipahoa Parish County, it is worth more than 35% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Kemp St, Independence, LA was $456. The county assessed it at $7,017.

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