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$888,380$224 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $412,500 on Sep 18, 1985

851 EMERALD ST

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,960 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$888K
$842K low$935K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$412,500 · Sep 18, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,137 (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.$60,870 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$608,700

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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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/TechnologyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.4 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and ScienceB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 6.7 mi

District: Orleans Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70124These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,658
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,006 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,051
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,081
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

851 Emerald 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 94% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Lake Shore / Lake Vista
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Orleans Parish County
  • Older than 70% of homes in New Orleans 70124

What homes are worth in New Orleans 70124

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

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$169K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in New Orleans 70124.

How it measures up in New Orleans 70124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Orleans 70124.

Estimated value$888,380
CheaperTypical $537,702Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area3,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 851 Emerald St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Shore / Lake VistaNew Orleans 70124Orleans Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$888,38077% of homes90% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22421% of homes36% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than3,960 ft²86% of homes93% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac43% of homes79% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than195534% of homes30% of homes52% of homes

About 851 Emerald St

How much is 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA is $888,380 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $841,975 to $934,785. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA last sell?

851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA last sold on Sep 18, 1985 for $412,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA?

851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,960 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA built?

851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA?

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

How does 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA compare to other homes in New Orleans 70124?

Among the 8,718 homes in New Orleans 70124, it is worth more than 90% of them ($888,380 against a typical $537,702), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($224 against a typical $244), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,960 ft² against a typical 2,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1955 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Orleans Parish County, it is worth more than 94% 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 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 851 Emerald St, New Orleans, LA was $8,137. The county assessed it at $60,870.

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