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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $475,000 on Jan 5, 2022

739 SAINT JAMES ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
4
Beds
4
Baths
1,577 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.
2,090 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
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.$475,000 · Jan 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,643 (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.$42,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,180
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$427,500

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.6 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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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

739 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 65% of homes in Lower Garden District
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Among the newest homes in Lower Garden District

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 area1,577 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,419 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size2,090 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,002 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 739 Saint James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower Garden DistrictNew Orleans 70130Orleans Parish County
Living areabigger than1,577 ft²65% of homes57% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,090 ft²69% of homes62% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than2019almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 739 Saint James St

When did 739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Jan 5, 2022 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA?

739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,577 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA built?

739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA?

739 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 739 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 57% of them (1,577 ft² against a typical 1,419 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (2,090 ft² against a typical 1,002 ft²) and it is newer than almost all of them (2019 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 739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 739 Saint James St, New Orleans, LA was $5,643. The county assessed it at $42,750.

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