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5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 — Sold $240,000
5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122
Another foreclosure property closed in Orleans County, LA. Distressed sales like this move fast when the right buyer is ready.
5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122
Final sold price
SOLD$240,000
What sold at 5540 Lafaye ST, and for how much?
5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 sold for $240,000 on August 3, 2026. The property is a residential. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-foreclosure lead sourced from county recorder foreclosure filings (NOD, lis pendens and auction notices) in Orleans County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $240,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| County | Orleans County, LA |
| APN | 5540-LAFAYEST |
| Foreclosure filing | Notice of Foreclosure Sale |
What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Orleans County, Louisiana alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Recently Sold Foreclosure Property: 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans LA 70122
Property profile
- Address
- 5540 Lafaye ST
- City / state / ZIP
- New Orleans, LA, 70122
- County
- Orleans County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- APN
- 5540-LAFAYEST
Scheduled auction
- Auction
- 06/25/2026 at 12:00 PM — 421 Loyola Ave, NEW ORLEANS
- Minimum bid
- -
Mailing address
5540 LAFAYE ST, New Orleans, LA 70122
Foreclosure & ownership
- Current owner
- Current owner is locked. Sign in with an Assessors Data subscription to view.
- Trustor / borrower
- Trustor / borrower is locked. Sign in with an Assessors Data subscription to view.
- Trustee
- Trustee is locked. Sign in with an Assessors Data subscription to view.
- Document type
- Notice of Foreclosure Sale
- Unpaid balance
- $314,920
- Past due amount
- -
- Assessed value
- $32,240
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold vs. assessed value744%Sold price was 744% of the $32,240 county-assessed value.
- Unpaid balance vs. sold price131%Recorded unpaid balance was 131% of the $240,000 sold price.
About this foreclosure sale
5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans LA 70122 changed hands as a foreclosure sale in Orleans County, Louisiana. The home closed at $240,000. These transactions are why we keep foreclosure and pre-foreclosure data fresh across every county we cover.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 sell for?
5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 sold for $240,000 on 08/03/2026.
When did 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 sell?
The transfer of 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 was recorded on in Orleans County, LA.
Who sold 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122.
Who represented the buyer of 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122.
What foreclosure filing is associated with 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122?
5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 is linked to a Notice of Foreclosure Sale filing.
What kind of property is 5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122?
5540 Lafaye ST, New Orleans, LA 70122 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential.
How can I find more pre-foreclosure leads near New Orleans?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-foreclosure filings (NOD, Lis Pendens, auction notices) across Orleans County and nationwide. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by LA and start with the freshest distressed property records.
What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Orleans County, Louisiana alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Public records and foreclosure references
Independent sources for anything on this page. The Orleans County, Louisiana recorder is the system of record for the deed; the links below explain the pre-foreclosure process around it.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How foreclosure works — Cornell Law
Plain-English overview of the foreclosure process in the United States, including judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure and where a notice of default fits in the timeline.
- Avoiding foreclosure — CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance on the options available to homeowners facing default — useful context for understanding a distressed seller's situation.
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