$275,754
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
Last list price

17272 Highway 40 E Independence, LA 70443

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,789 Sq Ft
1.17 Acres

Recently Sold

$154 Per Sq Ft

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Cottage
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to your dream retreat! This beautifully updated 5-bedroom home sits on just over an acre, giving you plenty of space to spread out and enjoy life. Inside, you’ll love the open, flowing layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Fresh paint, brand-new carpet, a new roof (W/blown-in insulation added too), and a new HVAC system mean you can move right in without a worry! Outside, there’s even more to love—a charming workshop with a front porch, rustic wood accents, and its own half bath. With a little creativity, it could easily be transformed into the ultimate guest house or hobby space. Need extra storage? The pole barn has you covered, complete with electricity already in place. And here’s the bonus: this property is in highly sought-after Flood Zone C, so flood insurance isn’t required—and there’s no history of flooding. Don’t wait- Come see it for yourself and fall in love!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

STEPHANIE MCKEOUGH

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR License #995683959 Listed on: 09/24/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR

Last Buyer's Agent

Nichole Liuzza

Crescent Sotheby's International Realty License #995700495

Crescent Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 182x212x222x251
  • Permeable Paving
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,789 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Treatment Plant

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Outside City Limits

Community Details

  • Not A Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00718904

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
  • Lot Size: 182x212x222x251
  • Subdivision Name: Not a Subdivision
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Efficiency: Insulation
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Pantry, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Living Area: 1789.0

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: 1 to 5 Acres, 1 or More Acres, Outside City Limits
  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Permeable Paving, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Two Spaces, Boat, Driveway, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Treatment Plant
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 00718904

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Baham Erica Chapman
Bought by
Bruno Dustin Anthony and Guzzardo Victoria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2025
Sold by
Baham Richard Forrest
Bought by
Baham Erica Chapman

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2014
Sold by
Smith Delores Ard
Bought by
Baham Michael Ancil and Baham Margaret Hemphill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,615
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $175,400 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $55,000 Tangi Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $56,615 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Sold -- -- --
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Price Changed $275,754 -3.5% $154 / Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $285,754 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: ROAM MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $11,958 $2,646 $9,312
2023 -- $11,649 $2,450 $9,199
2022 $840 $11,649 $2,450 $9,199
2021 $305 $11,649 $2,450 $9,199
2020 $840 $11,649 $2,450 $9,199
2019 $841 $11,649 $2,450 $9,199
2018 $841 $11,649 $2,450 $9,199
2017 $645 $8,943 $2,450 $6,493
2016 $645 $8,943 $2,450 $6,493
2015 -- $6,178 $1,470 $4,708
2014 -- $6,178 $1,470 $4,708
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: ROAM MLS

MLS Number: 2523285

APN: 00718904