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$399,615$226 / 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 95How 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

715 LESSEPS ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,766 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.
4,025 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1843
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$400K
$381K low$419K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,572 (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.$34,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOrleans
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.5 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70117These 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.143
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 100.29

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.80%
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.26%
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.27,130
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,125
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,150
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

715 Lesseps 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 more than 90% of homes in New Orleans 70117
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in New Orleans 70117
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in New Orleans 70117
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in By Water
  • Among the oldest homes in Orleans Parish County

What homes are worth in New Orleans 70117

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

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$61K$632K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in New Orleans 70117.

How it measures up in New Orleans 70117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70117.

Estimated value$399,615
CheaperTypical $162,120Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,766 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,503 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size4,025 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1843
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 715 Lesseps St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBy WaterNew Orleans 70117Orleans Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$399,61555% of homes90% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22628% of homes81% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,766 ft²55% of homes68% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,025 ft²68% of homes58% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than18439% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes

About 715 Lesseps St

How much is 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA is $399,615 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $380,691 to $418,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Oct 1, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA?

715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,766 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA built?

715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1843, making it 183 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA?

715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA is assigned to Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (elementary), rated C-; Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science (middle), rated C-. All sit in Orleans Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70117?

Among the 11,164 homes in New Orleans 70117, it is worth more than 90% of them ($399,615 against a typical $162,120), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($226 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,766 ft² against a typical 1,503 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (4,025 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1843 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Orleans Parish County, it is worth more than 73% 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 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 715 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA was $4,572. The county assessed it at $34,640.

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