Tangipahoa Parish property record for 196 E Railroad Ave, Independence, LA 70443
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 6,632 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $587 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 850608 |
| Primary APN | 850608 |
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| Building Area | 6,632 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1933 |
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| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 196 E RAILROAD AVE |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70443 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | PORT OF LOT 2 MEAS 50 X 200 FT LOT 3 MEAS 50 X 141 FT PORT OF LOT 7 SQ 33 INDEP B549 P200 B599 P648 B605 P198 B1080 P678 B120 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3,7 |
| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 953800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Independence Historic District listed 1982 · 31 contributing resources · NRIS 82000463 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Tangipahoa Parish records, as of February 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 52505 MARRETTA LN, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-3094 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001461201 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Tangipahoa Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Municipality | Independence Town |
| Unified School District | Tangipahoa Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,158 (+2.15%) Land $2,592 Building $6,566 | $69,691 (+2.83%) Land $25,920 Building $43,771 | |
| 2023 | $8,965 (-) Land $2,400 Building $6,565 | $67,771 (-) Land $24,000 Building $43,771 | |
| 2022 | $587.00 | $8,965 Land $2,400 Building $6,565 | $67,771 Land $24,000 Building $43,771 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 47 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1983–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 26 of 54 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 50% of Louisiana |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves 3,052 people · EPA ID LA1105012 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Dec 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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