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$166,540
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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

540 JEFFERSON ST

JEFFERSON, LA 70121
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$167K
$153K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,000

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.41
41
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
59
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
7
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Jefferson Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70121These 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.133
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 100.31

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.11,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,865 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,428
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,204
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

540 Jefferson 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 66% of homes in New Orleans 70121
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Jefferson Parish County

What homes are worth in New Orleans 70121

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

This home
$60K$443K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in New Orleans 70121.

How it measures up in New Orleans 70121

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70121.

Estimated value$166,540
CheaperTypical $198,551Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

How 540 Jefferson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Orleans 70121Jefferson Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,54034% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac60% of homes35% of homes

About 540 Jefferson St

How much is 540 Jefferson St, Jefferson, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Jefferson St, Jefferson, LA is $166,540 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $152,798 to $180,282. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 540 Jefferson St, Jefferson, LA?

540 Jefferson St, Jefferson, LA is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Riverdale High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Jefferson Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Jefferson St, Jefferson, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70121?

Among the 4,253 homes in New Orleans 70121, it is worth more than 34% of them ($166,540 against a typical $198,551) and its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson Parish County, it is worth more than 38% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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