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$174,847$199 / 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 89How 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 $139,000 on May 6, 2014

517 N HOWARD AVE

METAIRIE, LA 70003
3
Beds
1
Baths
880 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.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$175K
$156K low$193K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,000 · May 6, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$816 (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.$13,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,300

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.8 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.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.0.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Ralph J. Bunche Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
T. H. Harris Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
East Jefferson High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Jefferson Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70003These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.95%
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.11%
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.39,028
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,347 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,458
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

517 N Howard Ave 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 71% of homes in Metairie 70003
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Metairie 70003
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Metairie 70003
  • Older than 98% of homes in Metairie 70003

What homes are worth in Metairie 70003

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

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$57K$505K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Metairie 70003.

How it measures up in Metairie 70003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Metairie 70003.

Estimated value$174,847
CheaperTypical $218,053Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$199
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 517 N Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetairie 70003Jefferson Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$174,84729% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19986% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than880 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac51% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than19532% of homes5% of homes

About 517 N Howard Ave

How much is 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA is $174,847 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $156,252 to $193,442. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA last sell?

517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA last sold on May 6, 2014 for $139,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA?

517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA built?

517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.

What schools serve 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA?

517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA is assigned to Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School (elementary), rated B; T. H. Harris Middle School (middle), rated D+; East Jefferson High School (high), rated C. All sit in Jefferson Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA compare to other homes in Metairie 70003?

Among the 14,748 homes in Metairie 70003, it is worth more than 29% of them ($174,847 against a typical $218,053), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($199 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 3% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1953 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Jefferson Parish County, it is worth more than 39% 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 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 N Howard Ave, Metairie, LA was $816. The county assessed it at $13,900.

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