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$247,697$80 / 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 90How 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 $240,000 on Aug 22, 2007

51559 RIVER RIDGE DR

INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
0
Baths
3,106 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.
2 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

$248K
$223K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Aug 22, 2007
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.$19,697
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$15,758
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.93%
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.$228,000
BEST MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC · P · recorded Aug 22, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,081 (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.$14,984 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,052
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,932
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,984
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,845

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.2.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Loranger Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi
E
Loranger Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.2 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

51559 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Independence 70443
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Tangipahoa Parish County

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$425K

This home is worth more than 83% 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$247,697
CheaperTypical $140,248Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$80
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area3,106 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,950 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.94 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 51559 River Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 70443Tangipahoa Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$247,69783% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8054% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than3,106 ft²84% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac58% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than198552% of homes39% of homes

About 51559 River Ridge Dr

How much is 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA is $247,697 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $223,446 to $271,948. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA last sell?

51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA last sold on Aug 22, 2007 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA?

51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA has 3,106 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA built?

51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

What schools serve 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA?

51559 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 51559 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 83% of them ($247,697 against a typical $140,248), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($80 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 84% of them (3,106 ft² against a typical 1,950 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (2 ac against a typical 1.94 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 70% 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 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51559 River Ridge Dr, Independence, LA was $1,081. The county assessed it at $14,984.

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