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$268,840$79 / 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 96How 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

971 W RAILROAD AVE

INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
0
Baths
3,386 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$269K
$257K low$280K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,403 (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.$21,585 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,505
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,585
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,850

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTangipahoa
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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
Independence Leadership AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.0 mi
M
Independence High Magnet SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Tangipahoa Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70443These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,433
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,635
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

971 W Railroad Ave 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 89% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Independence 70443

What homes are worth in Independence 70443

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

This home
$40K$397K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Independence 70443.

How it measures up in Independence 70443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 70443.

Estimated value$268,840
CheaperTypical $140,478Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area3,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.87 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 971 W Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 70443Tangipahoa Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$268,84089% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7956% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than3,386 ft²90% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac12% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than200576% of homes62% of homes

About 971 W Railroad Ave

How much is 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA is $268,840 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $257,302 to $280,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA?

971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA has 3,386 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA built?

971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

What schools serve 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA?

971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA is assigned to Independence Leadership Academy (elementary), rated D-; Independence High Magnet School (middle), rated F. All sit in Tangipahoa Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA compare to other homes in Independence 70443?

Among the 3,243 homes in Independence 70443, it is worth more than 89% of them ($268,840 against a typical $140,478), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($79 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 90% of them (3,386 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 1.87 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2005 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Tangipahoa Parish County, it is worth more than 76% 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 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 971 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA was $1,403. The county assessed it at $21,585.

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