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$162,661$66 / 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 91How 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

51551 RIVER RIDGE DR

INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
0
Baths
2,468 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.
1.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$163K
$148K low$177K high
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.$162,661
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$130,129

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$705 (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.$9,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,152
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,618
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,770
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,704

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.1.44
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.

M
Loranger Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi
E
Loranger Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.3 mi
H
Loranger High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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%

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

51551 River Ridge Dr 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Bigger than 70% 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
$34K$424K

This home is worth more than 60% 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$162,661
CheaperTypical $140,493Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,468 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size1.44 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 51551 River Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 70443Tangipahoa Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,66160% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6633% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than2,468 ft²70% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.44 ac44% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than198552% of homes38% of homes

About 51551 River Ridge Dr

How much is 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA is $162,661 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $147,971 to $177,351. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA?

51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA has 2,468 square feet of living space and a 1.44-acre lot.

When was 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA built?

51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

What schools serve 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA?

51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA is assigned to Loranger Middle School (middle), rated C+; Loranger Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Loranger High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Tangipahoa Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA compare to other homes in Independence 70443?

Among the 3,243 homes in Independence 70443, it is worth more than 60% of them ($162,661 against a typical $140,493), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($66 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,468 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (1.44 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1985 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Tangipahoa Parish County, it is worth more than 40% 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 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51551 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA was $705. The county assessed it at $9,770.

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