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$329,908$90 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

3540 RUE MICHELLE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,653 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.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$330K
$301K low$359K 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.$30,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,600

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.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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/TechnologyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 6.2 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 7.0 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.26,883
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.$67,840
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,239
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

3540 Rue Michelle 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 Old Aurora
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Old Aurora
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Old Aurora
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Old Aurora

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
$70K$825K

This home is worth more than 87% 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$329,908
CheaperTypical $215,957Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$90
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area3,653 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,026 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 3540 Rue Michelle ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld AuroraNew Orleans 70131Orleans Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$329,90894% of homes87% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9020% of homes28% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than3,653 ft²97% of homes93% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac68% of homes69% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than197282% of homes65% of homes75% of homes

About 3540 Rue Michelle

How much is 3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA is $329,908 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $301,105 to $358,711. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA?

3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,653 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA built?

3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA?

3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA is assigned to Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (elementary), rated C-; Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science (middle), rated C-. All sit in Orleans Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3540 Rue Michelle, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70131?

Among the 8,217 homes in New Orleans 70131, it is worth more than 87% of them ($329,908 against a typical $215,957), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($90 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,653 ft² against a typical 2,026 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1972 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Orleans Parish County, it is worth more than 66% 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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