Tangipahoa Parish property record for 245 Hwy 40 E, Independence, LA 70443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4,861 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 16.1 acres (704,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,131 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 841102 |
| Primary APN | 841102 |
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| Building Area | 4,861 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Lot Area | 704,801 sqft (16.1 acres) |
| Street Address | 245 HIGHWAY 40 E |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 16.18A TOTAL-14.48A IN SEC 3 T6SR7E INDEP B139 P633 B285 P676 B351 P98 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.70A ML IN SW14 OF SW14 OF S |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 953602 |
The current owner of 245 Hwy 40 E acquired it in March 2010.
Source: Tangipahoa Parish records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 610, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-0610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012040706 |
| 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 | Homeowner's exemption | $17,296 Land $867 Building $16,429 | $172,954 Land $8,667 Building $164,287 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $17,255 (-) Land $827 Building $16,428 | $172,553 (-) Land $8,267 Building $164,286 |
| 2022 | $1,131.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,255 Land $827 Building $16,428 | $172,553 Land $8,267 Building $164,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Hwy 40 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2016–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 245 Hwy 40 E is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · above 81% of Louisiana |
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| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves 3,052 people · EPA ID LA1105012 |
|---|---|
| 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 64 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 |
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