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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $295,000 on Jul 20, 2026

540 TERRACE ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
4
Baths
1,260 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Jul 20, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,686 (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.$21,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$212,800

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.42
46
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.
62
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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Quadraplex
CountyJEFFERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Jefferson Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolC
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 Terrace 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.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Jefferson Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Jefferson Parish County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Jefferson Parish County

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.

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,340 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 540 Terrace St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Orleans 70121Jefferson Parish County
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²41% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac23% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195940% of homes9% of homes

About 540 Terrace St

When did 540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Jul 20, 2026 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA?

540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA built?

540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a quadraplex home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA?

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

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

Among the 4,254 homes in New Orleans 70121, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,340 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1959 against a typical 1965). 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 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Terrace St, New Orleans, LA was $2,686. The county assessed it at $21,280.

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