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$215,000$153 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

540 RUTH DR

WESTWEGO, LA 70094
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,406 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$215K
$201K low$229K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,188 (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.$9,050 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,500

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.14 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.0.12
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at FordC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
L. W. Higgins High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Jefferson Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70094These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.30,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.456 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,611
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,045
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 Ruth 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Westwego 70094
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Westwego 70094
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Jefferson Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Jefferson Parish County

What homes are worth in Westwego 70094

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

This home
$49K$452K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Westwego 70094.

How it measures up in Westwego 70094

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westwego 70094.

Estimated value$215,000
CheaperTypical $116,312Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 540 Ruth Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestwego 70094Jefferson Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,00088% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15374% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²56% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac31% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than198052% of homes49% of homes

About 540 Ruth Dr

How much is 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA is $215,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $200,609 to $229,391. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA last sell?

540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA last sold on Aug 6, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA?

540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA built?

540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA?

540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA is assigned to Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford (elementary), rated C-; L. W. Higgins High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Jefferson Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA compare to other homes in Westwego 70094?

Among the 10,884 homes in Westwego 70094, it is worth more than 88% of them ($215,000 against a typical $116,312), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($153 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1980 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Jefferson Parish County, it is worth more than 57% 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 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Ruth Dr, Westwego, LA was $1,188. The county assessed it at $9,050.

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