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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $223,000 on Aug 21, 2025

4524 LAFON DR

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,000 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$223,000 · Aug 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,233 (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.$16,920 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$169,200

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyOrleans
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.3 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 9.1 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70126These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,226
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,469 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,705
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 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

4524 Lafon 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Plum Orchard
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Orleans Parish County

How it measures up in New Orleans 70126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70126.

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,611 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 4524 Lafon Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlum OrchardNew Orleans 70126Orleans Parish County
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²78% of homes71% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac71% of homes66% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than198271% of homes83% of homes84% of homes

About 4524 Lafon Dr

When did 4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA last sell?

4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA last sold on Aug 21, 2025 for $223,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA?

4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA built?

4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA?

4524 Lafon Dr, 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 4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70126?

Among the 8,645 homes in New Orleans 70126, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,611 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1982 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4524 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA was $2,233. The county assessed it at $16,920.

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