Tangipahoa Parish property record for 260 Hwy 40 E, Independence, LA 70443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,099 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.736 acres (32,063 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 868809 |
| Primary APN | 868809 |
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| Building Area | 3,099 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 32,063 sqft (0.736 acres) |
| Street Address | 260 HIGHWAY 40 E |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 31-32-33-34-35 KLUCHIN SUB OF INDEP B213 P145-543 B703 P779-781 B1427 P175 B1427 P178 B1498 P46 B1578 P99 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | KLUCHIN EST SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 31-35 |
| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 953800 |
Source: Tangipahoa Parish records, as of February 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 906, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-0906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GMFS |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GMFS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1498 / 46 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0014270178 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Property Address | 260 HIGHWAY 40 E, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443 |
| Document Number | 0001040672 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | CLEAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 260 HIGHWAY 40 E INDEPENDENCE LA 70443, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443 |
| Document Number | 0001040672 |
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| Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002842/000377 |
| Instrument | 1040672 |
| Name | GMFS |
|---|---|
| Address | BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TANGIPAHOA LA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 260 HIGHWAY 40 E, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443 |
| Document Number | 0001021281 |
| Book / Page | 001498 / 000046 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1021281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | CLEAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $164.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 260 HIGHWAY 40 E INDEPENDENCE LA 70443, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443 |
| Document Number | 1021282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002749/000053 |
| Instrument | 1021282 |
| Name | GMFS |
|---|---|
| Address | BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2049 |
Source: Tangipahoa Parish assessment roll, as of February 19, 2026
| 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 | $13,795 (+1.77%) Land $3,240 Building $10,555 | $137,954 (+1.77%) Land $32,400 Building $105,554 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $13,555 (-) Land $3,000 Building $10,555 | $135,553 (-) Land $30,000 Building $105,553 |
| 2022 | $888.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,555 Land $3,000 Building $10,555 | $135,553 Land $30,000 Building $105,553 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 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 | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 71% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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