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$102,580$108 / ft²
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 94How 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
Last sold for $14,000 on Apr 14, 1994

205 FORREST ST

LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
0
Baths
950 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
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

$103K
$96K low$109K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,000 · Apr 14, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$267 (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.$3,121 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$937
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,184
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,121
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,210

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.0.18
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
Broussard Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Ernest Gallet Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.3 mi
H
O. Comeaux High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 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 88% of homes in Lafayette Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Lafayette 70501
  • Smaller 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 56% 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$102,580
CheaperTypical $90,064Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $71Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,250 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 62% 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$102,58056% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10884% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than950 ft²23% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac62% of homes41% 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 $102,580 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $95,930 to $109,230. 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 Apr 14, 1994 for $14,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA?

205 Forrest St, Lafayette, LA has 950 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

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 Broussard Middle School (middle), rated A-; Ernest Gallet Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; O. Comeaux High School (high), rated B. 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 56% of them ($102,580 against a typical $90,064), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($108 against a typical $71), it is bigger than 23% of them (950 ft² against a typical 1,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.18 ac 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 12% 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 $267. The county assessed it at $3,121.

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