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$294,883$347 / 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 92How 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 $270,000 on Oct 18, 2019

428 MELODY DR

METAIRIE, LA 70001
2
Beds
1
Baths
850 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$295K
$270K low$320K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Oct 18, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,382 (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.$26,370 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.12
56
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
7
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 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
CountyJEFFERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
J. C. Ellis Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Jefferson Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70001These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.38,508
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,301 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,536
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,716
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

428 Melody 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 more than 76% of homes in Jefferson Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Jefferson Parish County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Jefferson Parish County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Jefferson Parish County

What homes are worth in Metairie 70001

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

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$75K$1M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Metairie 70001.

How it measures up in Metairie 70001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Metairie 70001.

Estimated value$294,883
CheaperTypical $253,246Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,628 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 428 Melody Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetairie 70001Jefferson Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,88364% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34796% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than850 ft²6% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac46% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than200972% of homes75% of homes

About 428 Melody Dr

How much is 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA is $294,883 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $269,986 to $319,780. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA last sell?

428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA last sold on Oct 18, 2019 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA?

428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 850 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA built?

428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

What schools serve 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA?

428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA is assigned to J. C. Ellis Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Riverdale High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Jefferson Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA compare to other homes in Metairie 70001?

Among the 12,011 homes in Metairie 70001, it is worth more than 64% of them ($294,883 against a typical $253,246), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($347 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 6% of them (850 ft² against a typical 1,628 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (2009 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Jefferson Parish County, it is worth more than 76% 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 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 428 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA was $2,382. The county assessed it at $26,370.

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