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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $462,000 on Nov 16, 2021

735 SAINT JAMES ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,890 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.
2,173 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$462,000 · Nov 16, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,094 (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.$38,590 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$385,900

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.3 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyOrleans
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

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

E
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70130These 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.153
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,497
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,211 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,431
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,419
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

735 Saint James 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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Lower Garden District
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Orleans Parish County

How it measures up in New Orleans 70130

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70130.

Living area1,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,419 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size2,173 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,002 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 735 Saint James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower Garden DistrictNew Orleans 70130Orleans Parish County
Living areabigger than1,890 ft²74% of homes68% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,173 ft²70% of homes63% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than190042% of homes41% of homes12% of homes

About 735 Saint James St

When did 735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Nov 16, 2021 for $462,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA?

735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,890 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA built?

735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA?

735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA is assigned to Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science (elementary), rated B. All sit in Orleans Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70130?

Among the 5,756 homes in New Orleans 70130, it is bigger than 68% of them (1,890 ft² against a typical 1,419 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (2,173 ft² against a typical 1,002 ft²) and it is newer than 41% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 735 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA was $5,094. The county assessed it at $38,590.

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