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$132,076
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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Jan 17, 2020

981 W 5TH ST

LA PLACE, LA 70068
0
Baths
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$132K
$127K low$137K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Jan 17, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$687 (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.$13,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,000

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.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.48%
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.0.2 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.Single Family Residence
CountySt John The Baptist
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15

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

H
East St. John High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Emily C. Watkins Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi

District: St. John the Baptist Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70068These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.27,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,289
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,271
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

981 W 5th 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 less than 91% of homes in La Place 70068

What homes are worth in La Place 70068

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

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$113K$432K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in La Place 70068.

How it measures up in La Place 70068

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in La Place 70068.

Estimated value$132,076
CheaperTypical $197,527Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

How 981 W 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLa Place 70068St John The Baptist County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,0769% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac46% of homes44% of homes

About 981 W 5th St

How much is 981 W 5th St, La Place, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 W 5th St, La Place, LA is $132,076 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $127,392 to $136,760. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 W 5th St, La Place, LA last sell?

981 W 5th St, La Place, LA last sold on Jan 17, 2020 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 981 W 5th St, La Place, LA?

981 W 5th St, La Place, LA is assigned to East St. John High School (high), rated D; Emily C. Watkins Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in St. John the Baptist Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 981 W 5th St, La Place, LA compare to other homes in La Place 70068?

Among the 11,706 homes in La Place 70068, it is worth more than 9% of them ($132,076 against a typical $197,527) and its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac). Measured against all of St John The Baptist County, it is worth more than 12% 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 981 W 5th St, La Place, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 W 5th St, La Place, LA was $687. The county assessed it at $13,000.

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