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Last sold for $115,000 on Jun 5, 2014

288 AHTUS MELDER RD

FOREST HILL, LA 71430
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,462 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.
2.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Jun 5, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,455 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$11,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
CountyRapides
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.45
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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Rapides High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 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

288 Ahtus Melder 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.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Forest Hill 71430
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Older than 93% 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.

Living area1,462 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,987 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size2.45 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 288 Ahtus Melder Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Hill 71430Rapides Parish County
Living areabigger than1,462 ft²18% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.45 ac46% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than19617% of homes29% of homes

About 288 Ahtus Melder Rd

When did 288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA last sell?

288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA last sold on Jun 5, 2014 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA?

288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,462 square feet of living space and a 2.45-acre lot.

When was 288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA built?

288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

What schools serve 288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA?

288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA is assigned to Forest Hill Junior High School (elementary), rated B; Rapides High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Rapides Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA compare to other homes in Forest Hill 71430?

Among the 880 homes in Forest Hill 71430, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,462 ft² against a typical 1,987 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (2.45 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1961 against a typical 2005). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 288 Ahtus Melder Rd, Forest Hill, LA was $1,455. The county assessed it at $11,700.

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