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318 E Railroad Ave, Independence, LA 70443 Property Records

Tangipahoa Parish property record for 318 E Railroad Ave, Independence, LA 70443

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details2,732 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$207,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$903 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN857300

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN857300

Interior

Building Area2,732 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Lot Area4,150 sqft (0.095 acres)
Lot Dimensions83 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address318 E RAILROAD AVE
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateLA
Zip70443-2710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionLOTS 2-3 & A PARCEL MEAS 50 X 83 FT IN SQ 34 INDEPENDENCE B154 P460 B201 P301 B250 P476- 523 B760 P869 B824 P777 B863 P507 B9
Legal Range07E
Legal Township05S
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionINDEPENDENCE SQUARE 34
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number2-3 3
JurisdictionTANGIPAHOA LA
Township / Civil Division4
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract953800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Independence Historic District
listed 1982 · 31 contributing resources · NRIS 82000463

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Tangipahoa Parish records, as of February 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address318 E RAILROAD AVE, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-2710
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0001447287
Deed Book / Page1447 / 287
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionTANGIPAHOA LA
Recording DateMay 31, 2017
Property Address318 E RAILROAD AVE, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-2710
Document Number0000985398
Book / Page001447 / 000287
Instrument DateMay 26, 2017
Instrument985398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2018
Title CompanyWINTERS TITLE AGENCY INC, WINTERS TITLE AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$207.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address318 E RAILROAD AVE INDEPENDENCE LA 704432710, INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443-2710

Mortgage

Document Number985399
DateMay 31, 2017
Book Page002586/000269
Instrument985399
Lender
NameMORTGAGE FIN'L SVCS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tangipahoa Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
CountyTangipahoa Parish
MunicipalityIndependence Town
Unified School DistrictTangipahoa Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025Homeowner's exemption$15,161 (+1.62%) Land $3,240 Building $11,921$148,526 (+1.64%) Land $32,400 Building $116,126
2023Homeowner's exemption$14,920 (-) Land $3,000 Building $11,920$146,125 (-) Land $30,000 Building $116,125
2022$903.00 Homeowner's exemption$14,920 Land $3,000 Building $11,920$146,125 Land $30,000 Building $116,125

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 47 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies47 in force
Nearby Flood Claims54 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA26 of 54
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ida, Aug 2021 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Aug 2016 · 33 claims
  • Hurricane Isaac, Aug 2012 · 7 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 63% of the US · above 58% of Louisiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM
serves 3,052 people · EPA ID LA1105012
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureSanitary survey deficiency not corrected
currently in violation since Dec 2025
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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