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$55,786$47 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $22,000 on Jul 24, 2018

501 W 5TH ST

INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
0
Baths
1,196 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$56K
$52K low$59K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$22,000 · Jul 24, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$209 (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.$3,830 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$324
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,506
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,299

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTangipahoa
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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.

M
Kentwood High Magnet SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi
E
O.W. Dillon Leadership AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.2 mi

District: Tangipahoa Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70443These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.10,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,433
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,635
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

501 W 5th 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 less than 94% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County

What homes are worth in Independence 70443

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

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$40K$431K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Independence 70443.

How it measures up in Independence 70443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 70443.

Estimated value$55,786
CheaperTypical $141,048Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 501 W 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 70443Tangipahoa Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$55,7868% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4710% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac39% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than192912% of homes9% of homes

About 501 W 5th St

How much is 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA is $55,786 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $52,143 to $59,429. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA last sell?

501 W 5th St, Independence, LA last sold on Jul 24, 2018 for $22,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA?

501 W 5th St, Independence, LA has 1,196 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA built?

501 W 5th St, Independence, LA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.

What schools serve 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA?

501 W 5th St, Independence, LA is assigned to Kentwood High Magnet School (middle), rated F; O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Tangipahoa Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA compare to other homes in Independence 70443?

Among the 3,243 homes in Independence 70443, it is worth more than 8% of them ($55,786 against a typical $141,048), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($47 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1929 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Tangipahoa Parish County, it is worth more than 6% 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 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 W 5th St, Independence, LA was $209. The county assessed it at $3,830.

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