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$320,805$137 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,258 on Jul 29, 2003

979 HIGHWAY 653

RACELAND, LA 70394
0
Baths
2,346 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$321K
$294K low$347K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,258 · Jul 29, 2003
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$170,805
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$136,644
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.46%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$150,000
HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK · R · recorded Aug 3, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,157 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$16,880 (2023)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,800

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.141 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.100%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLafourche
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Raceland Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
E
Raceland Lower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.2 mi
H
Central Lafourche High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Lafourche Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70394These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.93%
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.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,517
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,832
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,173
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°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.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

979 Highway 653 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 92% of homes in Raceland 70394
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Raceland 70394
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Raceland 70394
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Lafourche Parish County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Raceland 70394

What homes are worth in Raceland 70394

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

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$37K$451K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Raceland 70394.

How it measures up in Raceland 70394

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raceland 70394.

Estimated value$320,805
CheaperTypical $160,401Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area2,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,467 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 979 Highway 653 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaceland 70394Lafourche Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$320,80592% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13775% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than2,346 ft²88% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac88% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than197971% of homes62% of homes

About 979 Highway 653

How much is 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA is $320,805 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $294,223 to $347,387. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA last sell?

979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA last sold on Jul 29, 2003 for $1,258, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA?

979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA has 2,346 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA built?

979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA?

979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA is assigned to Raceland Middle School (middle), rated A-; Raceland Lower Elementary School (elementary); Central Lafourche High School (high), rated A. All sit in Lafourche Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA compare to other homes in Raceland 70394?

Among the 5,220 homes in Raceland 70394, it is worth more than 92% of them ($320,805 against a typical $160,401), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($137 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,346 ft² against a typical 1,467 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (3 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1979 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Lafourche Parish County, it is worth more than 88% 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 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA?

The 2023 property tax bill for 979 Highway 653, Raceland, LA was $1,157. The county assessed it at $16,880.

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