New Orleans City property record for 4939 Copernicus St, New Orleans, LA 70131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 726 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,863 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $393 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 5-13-8-021-15 |
| Primary APN | 5-13-8-021-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 726 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 726 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 8,863 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Street Address | 4939 COPERNICUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW ORLEANS |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70131-3715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-RS |
| Legal Description | HUNTLEE VILLAGE SQ 8 LOT 106 140/19 X 112/113 4939 COPERNICUS ST |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTLEE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS LA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ORLEANS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 607 |
4939 Copernicus St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2008.
Source: New Orleans City records, as of May 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4939 COPERNICUS ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131-3715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8 / 27168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4939 Copernicus St was $393 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: New Orleans City assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County / Municipality | New Orleans City |
| Unified School District | Orleans Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,820 Land $4,430 Building $5,390 | $98,200 Land $44,300 Building $53,900 |
| 2023 | $9,210 (+3.72%) Land $2,660 Building $6,550 | $92,100 (+3.72%) Land $26,600 Building $65,500 | |
| 2022 | $8,880 Land $2,660 Building $6,220 | $88,800 Land $26,600 Building $62,200 |
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 4939 Copernicus St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 305 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 192 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 192 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 305 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 300 of 305 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
The area around 4939 Copernicus St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS serves 52,785 people · EPA ID LA1071001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | NEW ORLEANS CARROLLTON WATER WORKS |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 839 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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