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$316,753$138 / 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 72How 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

281 W ESSEX DR

SLIDELL, LA 70461
0
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.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$317K
$227K low$407K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$289 (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.$9,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,200

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.60 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.area not mapped

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
CountySaint Tammany
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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

E
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.9 mi
M
Boyet Junior High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Northshore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: St. Tammany Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70461These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,940
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.299 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,933
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,701
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.58%

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How this home compares

281 W Essex Dr 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 more than 69% of homes in Slidell 70461
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Saint Tammany County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Slidell 70461

What homes are worth in Slidell 70461

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

This home
$95K$793K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Slidell 70461.

How it measures up in Slidell 70461

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Slidell 70461.

Estimated value$316,753
CheaperTypical $265,317Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area2,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,065 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 281 W Essex Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSlidell 70461Saint Tammany County
Estimated valuepricier than$316,75369% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13864% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than2,288 ft²62% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than198015% of homes19% of homes

About 281 W Essex Dr

How much is 281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA is $316,753 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $226,691 to $406,815. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When was 281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA built?

281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA?

281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA is assigned to Cypress Cove Elementary School (elementary); Boyet Junior High School (middle), rated A-; Northshore High School (high), rated B+. All sit in St. Tammany Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA compare to other homes in Slidell 70461?

Among the 11,840 homes in Slidell 70461, it is worth more than 69% of them ($316,753 against a typical $265,317), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($138 against a typical $131), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,288 ft² against a typical 2,065 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1980 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Saint Tammany County, it is worth more than 60% 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 281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 W Essex Dr, Slidell, LA was $289. The county assessed it at $9,220.

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