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$180,478
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 Sep 24, 2026

524 MELROSE DR

LA PLACE, LA 70068
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$180K
$169K low$192K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$914 (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.$14,815 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,615
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,815
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$148,150

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.55 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.93%
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
CountySt John The Baptist
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17

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

E
Laplace Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
East St. John High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: St. John the Baptist Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70068These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,289
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,271
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

524 Melrose Dr 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.

What homes are worth in La Place 70068

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

This home
$113K$418K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in La Place 70068.

How it measures up in La Place 70068

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in La Place 70068.

Estimated value$180,478
CheaperTypical $198,790Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

How 524 Melrose Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLa Place 70068St John The Baptist County
Estimated valuepricier than$180,47837% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac54% of homes53% of homes

About 524 Melrose Dr

How much is 524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA is $180,478 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $168,908 to $192,048. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA last sell?

524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA last sold on Feb 1, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA?

524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA is assigned to Laplace Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; East St. John High School (high), rated D. All sit in St. John the Baptist Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA compare to other homes in La Place 70068?

Among the 11,706 homes in La Place 70068, it is worth more than 37% of them ($180,478 against a typical $198,790) and its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac). Measured against all of St John The Baptist County, it is worth more than 45% 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 524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Melrose Dr, La Place, LA was $914. The county assessed it at $14,815.

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