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$173,950
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 89How 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
Last sold for $175,000 on Jan 28, 2025

609 MELODY DR

METAIRIE, LA 70002
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$174K
$155K low$193K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Jan 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,023 (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.$16,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,300

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.20 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.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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
J. C. Ellis Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Jefferson Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70002These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,565
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,887 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,226
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,707
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

609 Melody 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 less than 80% of homes in Metairie 70002
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Metairie 70002

What homes are worth in Metairie 70002

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

This home
$65K$797K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Metairie 70002.

How it measures up in Metairie 70002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Metairie 70002.

Estimated value$173,950
CheaperTypical $312,197Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

How 609 Melody Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetairie 70002Jefferson Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,95020% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac34% of homes36% of homes

About 609 Melody Dr

How much is 609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA is $173,950 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $154,714 to $193,186. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA last sell?

609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA last sold on Jan 28, 2025 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA?

609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA is assigned to J. C. Ellis Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA compare to other homes in Metairie 70002?

Among the 5,696 homes in Metairie 70002, it is worth more than 20% of them ($173,950 against a typical $312,197) and its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson Parish County, it is worth more than 42% 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 609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA was $2,023. The county assessed it at $16,030.

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