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$162,413$71 / 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 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Jan 6, 2025

251 GENE MESSER RD

FOREST HILL, LA 71430
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,288 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$162K
$101K low$224K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Jan 6, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,100 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRapides
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Forest Hill Junior High SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Rapides High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi

District: Rapides Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 71430These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,316
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,017
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,662
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.62 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.69%

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How this home compares

251 Gene Messer Rd 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Forest Hill 71430
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Forest Hill 71430
  • Older than 79% of homes in Forest Hill 71430

What homes are worth in Forest Hill 71430

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

This home
$46K$477K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Forest Hill 71430.

How it measures up in Forest Hill 71430

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Hill 71430.

Estimated value$162,413
CheaperTypical $180,634Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,983 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 251 Gene Messer Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Hill 71430Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,41342% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7126% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,288 ft²67% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac6% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than197521% of homes53% of homes

About 251 Gene Messer Rd

How much is 251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA is $162,413 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $100,538 to $224,288. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA last sell?

251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA last sold on Jan 6, 2025 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA?

251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,288 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA built?

251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

What schools serve 251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA?

251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA is assigned to Forest Hill Junior High School (elementary), rated A-; Rapides High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Rapides Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 Gene Messer Rd, Forest Hill, LA compare to other homes in Forest Hill 71430?

Among the 879 homes in Forest Hill 71430, it is worth more than 42% of them ($162,413 against a typical $180,634), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($71 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,288 ft² against a typical 1,983 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1975 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 56% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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