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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $228,500 on Dec 14, 2020

4939 LAFAYE ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,001 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.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$228,500 · Dec 14, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,085 (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.$23,370 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,370
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,700

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.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

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/TechnologyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.2 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 7.1 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70122These 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.93
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 100.28

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.88%
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.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,178
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,716 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,939
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,946
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

4939 Lafaye 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.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Gentilly Terrace
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Older than 75% of homes in New Orleans 70122

How it measures up in New Orleans 70122

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70122.

Living area2,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 4939 Lafaye St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGentilly TerraceNew Orleans 70122Orleans Parish County
Living areabigger than2,001 ft²75% of homes71% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac50% of homes51% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than194553% of homes25% of homes42% of homes

About 4939 Lafaye St

When did 4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Dec 14, 2020 for $228,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA?

4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,001 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA built?

4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA?

4939 Lafaye 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 4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70122?

Among the 12,611 homes in New Orleans 70122, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,001 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1945 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4939 Lafaye St, New Orleans, LA was $3,085. The county assessed it at $23,370.

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