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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $216,500 on Dec 11, 2013

516 PENISTON ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,560 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.
4,277 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$216,500 · Dec 11, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,549 (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.$41,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$413,100

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.7 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyORLEANS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70115These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,565
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,530 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,656
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,083
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

516 Peniston 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in New Orleans 70115
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in East Riverside
  • Older than 76% of homes in Orleans Parish County

How it measures up in New Orleans 70115

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70115.

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size4,277 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 516 Peniston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast RiversideNew Orleans 70115Orleans Parish County
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²43% of homes33% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,277 ft²81% of homes65% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than192069% of homes57% of homes24% of homes

About 516 Peniston St

When did 516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Dec 11, 2013 for $216,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA?

516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA built?

516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA?

516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA is assigned to Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Orleans Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70115?

Among the 10,901 homes in New Orleans 70115, it is bigger than 33% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (4,277 ft² against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 57% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Peniston St, New Orleans, LA was $4,549. The county assessed it at $41,310.

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