Tangipahoa Parish property record for 17261 Hwy 40 E, Independence, LA 70443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,960 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 29 acres (1,263,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $283,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $378 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 718602 |
| Primary APN | 718602 |
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| Building Area | 2,960 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Lot Area | 1,263,240 sqft (29 acres) |
| Street Address | 17261 HIGHWAY 40 E |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70443-2667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 29.00 A IN SE14 OF SW14 OF SEC 6 T5SR8E B333 P371 B434 P813 B1047 P870 B1045 P770 B1656 P19 B1656 P594 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 953701 |
17261 Hwy 40 E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Tangipahoa Parish records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17261 HIGHWAY 40 E, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-2667 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST GUARANTY BANK |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Cash Sale Deed, Transfer FIRST GUARANTY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1126390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1656 / 19 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0016560019 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Property Address | 17261 HIGHWAY 40 E, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-2667 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0033130700 |
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| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3313/700 |
| Instrument | 1129892 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Cash Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17261 HIGHWAY 40 E, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-2667 |
| Document Number | 0016560019 |
| Book / Page | 1656 / 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1126390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17261 HIGHWAY 40 E, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-2667 |
| Document Number | 0032970497 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3297/497 |
| Instrument | 1126391 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
Source: Tangipahoa Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Unified School District | Tangipahoa Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $7,187 Land $1,440 Building $5,747 | $71,864 Land $14,398 Building $57,466 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $5,219 (-) Land $1,619 Building $3,600 | $52,198 (-) Land $16,192 Building $36,006 |
| 2022 | $378.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,219 Land $1,619 Building $3,600 | $52,198 Land $16,192 Building $36,006 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 17261 Hwy 40 E in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2016–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17261 Hwy 40 E is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 77% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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