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$239,656$151 / 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 67How 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

2438 CONGRESS ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
2
Baths
1,588 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$240K
$160K low$319K high

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.$15,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,000

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.38 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.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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 6.2 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

2438 Congress 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 94% of homes in Florida Area
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Florida Area
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Florida Area
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in New Orleans 70117
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Florida Area

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 72% 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$239,656
CheaperTypical $164,425Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,588 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 2438 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlorida AreaNew Orleans 70117Orleans Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,65694% of homes72% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15173% of homes62% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,588 ft²70% of homes56% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac52% of homes69% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than201398% of homes97% of homes97% of homes

About 2438 Congress St

How much is 2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA is $239,656 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $160,156 to $319,156. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Jun 8, 1992, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA?

2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA has 2 bathrooms, 1,588 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA built?

2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2438 Congress St, New Orleans, LA?

2438 Congress 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 2438 Congress 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 72% of them ($239,656 against a typical $164,425), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($151 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,588 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 97% of them (2013 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Orleans Parish County, it is worth more than 51% 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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