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$713,873$216 / 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
Last sold for $477,000 on Jul 6, 2017

520 TOPAZ ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,306 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.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$714K
$668K low$760K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$477,000 · Jul 6, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,651 (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.$50,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$525,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOrleans
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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.

E
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.9 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 7.0 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70124These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.20,658
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,006 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,051
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,081
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

520 Topaz 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 more than 90% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Lake Shore / Lake Vista
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Lake Shore / Lake Vista

What homes are worth in New Orleans 70124

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

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$194K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in New Orleans 70124.

How it measures up in New Orleans 70124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70124.

Estimated value$713,873
CheaperTypical $572,263Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $252Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area3,306 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,285 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 520 Topaz St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Shore / Lake VistaNew Orleans 70124Orleans Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$713,87345% of homes70% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2167% of homes21% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than3,306 ft²72% of homes84% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac85% of homes93% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than195226% of homes27% of homes51% of homes

About 520 Topaz St

How much is 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA is $713,873 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $668,027 to $759,719. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Jul 6, 2017 for $477,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA?

520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,306 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA built?

520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA?

520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA is assigned to Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (elementary), rated C-; Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science (middle), rated C-. All sit in Orleans Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70124?

Among the 8,718 homes in New Orleans 70124, it is worth more than 70% of them ($713,873 against a typical $572,263), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($216 against a typical $252), it is bigger than 84% of them (3,306 ft² against a typical 2,285 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1952 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Orleans Parish County, it is worth more than 90% 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 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Topaz St, New Orleans, LA was $6,651. The county assessed it at $50,000.

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