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$149,738
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 93How 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 $129,500 on Oct 29, 2007

491 SAINT MATTHEW AVE

OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
0
Baths
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$150K
$139K low$161K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,500 · Oct 29, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$304 (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.$11,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySaint Landry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
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.

H
Northwest High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Grolee Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.7 mi
M
Opelousas Jr. High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.6 mi

District: St. Landry Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70570These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
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.38,415
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.220 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,777
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,488
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

491 Saint Matthew Ave 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.

What homes are worth in Opelousas 70570

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

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$30K$449K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Opelousas 70570.

How it measures up in Opelousas 70570

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Opelousas 70570.

Estimated value$149,738
CheaperTypical $118,982Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

How 491 Saint Matthew Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOpelousas 70570Saint Landry County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,73861% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac61% of homes55% of homes

About 491 Saint Matthew Ave

How much is 491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA is $149,738 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $138,544 to $160,932. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA last sell?

491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA last sold on Oct 29, 2007 for $129,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA?

491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA is assigned to Northwest High School (high), rated C; Grolee Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Opelousas Jr. High School (middle), rated F. All sit in St. Landry Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA compare to other homes in Opelousas 70570?

Among the 16,090 homes in Opelousas 70570, it is worth more than 61% of them ($149,738 against a typical $118,982) and its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.37 ac). Measured against all of Saint Landry County, it is worth more than 61% 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 491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Saint Matthew Ave, Opelousas, LA was $304. The county assessed it at $11,710.

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