Tangipahoa Parish property record for 309 Hwy 40 E, Independence, LA 70443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3,666 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (51,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $719 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 841900 |
| Primary APN | 841900 |
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| Building Area | 3,666 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1944 |
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| Lot Area | 51,600 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 344 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Street Address | 309 HIGHWAY 40 E |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.18 OUT OF A 11A-TRACT IN SW14 OF SEC 3 T5 SR 7E MEAS 150 X 344 FT B187 P122 INDEP B517 P785 B840 P204 B874 P61 |
| 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 |
309 Hwy 40 E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1999.
Source: Tangipahoa Parish records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 697, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-0697 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000087461 |
| 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 | $13,814 Land $1,338 Building $12,476 | $138,138 Land $13,381 Building $124,757 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $11,877 (-) Land $400 Building $11,477 | $118,776 (-) Land $4,000 Building $114,776 |
| 2022 | $719.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,877 Land $400 Building $11,477 | $118,776 Land $4,000 Building $114,776 |
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.
FEMA maps place 309 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 309 Hwy 40 E is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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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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