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$134,693$128 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

5197 BARRAS ST

SAINT JAMES, LA 70086
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,054 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$135K
$126K low$143K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$529 (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.$4,853 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,233
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,853
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,530

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.69
90
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
97
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
80
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.84 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.79%
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.Single Family Residence
CountySaint James
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
St. James High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.1 mi

District: St. James Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70086These 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.168
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.1,474
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,933
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,793
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°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.60%

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How this home compares

5197 Barras 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 78% of homes in Saint James County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Saint James County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Saint James County

What homes are worth in Saint James 70086

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

This home
$67K$280K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Saint James 70086.

How it measures up in Saint James 70086

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint James 70086.

Estimated value$134,693
CheaperTypical $147,996Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,054 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,355 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 5197 Barras St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint James 70086Saint James County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,69332% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12888% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,054 ft²27% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac36% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than197360% of homes55% of homes

About 5197 Barras St

How much is 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA is $134,693 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $126,042 to $143,344. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA last sell?

5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA last sold on Jan 1, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA?

5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,054 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA built?

5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

What schools serve 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA?

5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA is assigned to St. James High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in St. James Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA compare to other homes in Saint James 70086?

Among the 702 homes in Saint James 70086, it is worth more than 32% of them ($134,693 against a typical $147,996), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($128 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,054 ft² against a typical 1,355 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1973 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Saint James County, it is worth more than 22% 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 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5197 Barras St, Saint James, LA was $529. The county assessed it at $4,853.

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