738 Celeste Ave, River Ridge (New Orleans), LA 70123 Property Records

Jefferson Parish property record for 738 Celeste Ave, River Ridge, LA 70123

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,922 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.303 acres (13,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$205,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$7,346 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Line of Credit
Mar 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN0-91-0003534

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0-91-0003534
Alternative APN
  • 910003534

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,922 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Lot Area13,200 sqft (0.303 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address738 CELESTE AVE
CityNEW ORLEANS
StateLA
Zip70123-1448
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description1/2 OF PLOT 12 SEC H J H LITTLE FARMS
Legal SubdivisionJ H LITTLE FARMS
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionJEFFERSON LA
Township / Civil Division2
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract23903

Owner

738 Celeste Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.

Source: Jefferson Parish records, as of March 9, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address738 CELESTE AVE, RIVER RIDGE, LA 70123-1448
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 20, 2017Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNITED CMNTY BK
Mar 14, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
BAYOU TITLE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201711710191
Deed Book / Page3385 / 306
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionJEFFERSON LA
Recording DateJun 20, 2017
Property Address738 CELESTE AVE, RIVER RIDGE, LA 70123-1448
Book / Page004734 / 000707
Instrument DateJun 19, 2017
Instrument11723977
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 7, 2017
Title CompanyBAYOU TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address87 PARK AVE HARAHAN LA 701234627, HARAHAN, LA 70123-4627

Mortgage

Document Number0011723977
DateJun 20, 2017
Book Page004734/000707
Instrument11723977
Lender
NameUNITED CMNTY BK
TypeBank
Address590 BELLE TERRE BLVD, LA PLACE, LA 70068-1715
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionJEFFERSON LA
Recording DateMar 14, 2017
Property Address738 CELESTE AVE, RIVER RIDGE, LA 70123-1448
Document Number0011710191
Book / Page003385 / 000306
Instrument DateMar 9, 2017
Instrument11710191
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2017
Title CompanyBAYOU TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$205.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address87 PARK AVE HARAHAN LA 701234627, HARAHAN, LA 70123-4627

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 738 Celeste Ave was $7,346 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Jefferson Parish assessment roll, as of July 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
CountyJefferson Parish
Unified School DistrictJefferson Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,346.00 Homeowner's exemption$65,140 Land $19,480 Building $45,660$651,400 (+30.49%) Land $194,800 Building $456,600
2024$499,200 (-23.37%) Land $194,800 Building $304,400
2023$7,294.00 Homeowner's exemption$65,140 Land $19,480 Building $45,660$651,400 Land $194,800 Building $456,600

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

FEMA maps place 738 Celeste Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 13, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation2.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 207 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 3 (35% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies207 in force
Nearby Flood Claims350 (1978–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA290 of 350
Most Recent ClaimJun 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Katrina, Aug 2005 · 93 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 1995 · 85 claims
  • Heavy Rains & Flooding, Nov 1989 · 32 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

The area around 738 Celeste Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemE JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 1
serves 275,163 people · EPA ID LA1051001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 582 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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