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$271,296$70 / 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 85How 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 $250,000 on Nov 2, 2016

242 CYPRESS ST

INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
0
Baths
3,898 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.
4.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$271K
$232K low$311K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Nov 2, 2016

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.$21,484 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$905
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,579
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,484
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,843

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.4.46
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(3)

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

M
Independence High Magnet SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Independence Leadership AcademyD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 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

242 Cypress 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 more than 89% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% 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
$36K$423K

This home is worth more than 89% 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$271,296
CheaperTypical $144,119Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $79Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area3,898 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size4.46 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 242 Cypress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 70443Tangipahoa Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,29689% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7037% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than3,898 ft²95% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.46 ac76% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than199764% of homes49% of homes

About 242 Cypress St

How much is 242 Cypress St, Independence, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Cypress St, Independence, LA is $271,296 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $231,786 to $310,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Cypress St, Independence, LA last sell?

242 Cypress St, Independence, LA last sold on Nov 2, 2016 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Cypress St, Independence, LA?

242 Cypress St, Independence, LA has 3,898 square feet of living space and a 4.46-acre lot.

When was 242 Cypress St, Independence, LA built?

242 Cypress St, Independence, LA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve 242 Cypress St, Independence, LA?

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

How does 242 Cypress St, Independence, LA compare to other homes in Independence 70443?

Among the 3,244 homes in Independence 70443, it is worth more than 89% of them ($271,296 against a typical $144,119), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($70 against a typical $79), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,898 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (4.46 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1997 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Tangipahoa Parish County, it is worth more than 77% 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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