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$79,329
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 61How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

205 FORREST ST

LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
0
Baths
3,528 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$79K
$48K low$110K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$284 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,946 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$561
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,385
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,946
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,460

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLafayette
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Youngsville Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Green T. Lindon Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Southside High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Lafayette Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,371
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,986 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,614
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

205 Forrest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Lafayette Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Lafayette Parish County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Lafayette Parish County

What homes are worth in Lafayette 70501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$25K$327K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Lafayette 70501.

How it measures up in Lafayette 70501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lafayette 70501.

Estimated value$79,329
CheaperTypical $90,064Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size3,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 205 Forrest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLafayette 70501Lafayette Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,32943% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,528 ft²9% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than186041% of homes20% of homes

About 205 Forrest St

How much is 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA is $79,329 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $48,238 to $110,420. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA last sell?

205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA last sold on Jun 14, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA built?

205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old.

What schools serve 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA?

205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA is assigned to Youngsville Middle School (middle), rated B-; Green T. Lindon Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Southside High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Lafayette Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA compare to other homes in Lafayette 70501?

Among the 10,846 homes in Lafayette 70501, it is worth more than 43% of them ($79,329 against a typical $90,064), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,528 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1860 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lafayette Parish County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA was $284. The county assessed it at $2,946.

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