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$172,207
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 90How 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 $134,000 on Mar 25, 2015

509 MELROSE AVE

NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$172K
$155K low$189K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,000 · Mar 25, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$701 (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.$13,720 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,070
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,650
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,190
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNatchitoches
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00

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

H
Natchitoches Central High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
L. P. Vaughn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.6 mi
M
Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Natchitoches Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 71457These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,942
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,678
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,897
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

509 Melrose 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Natchitoches 71457

What homes are worth in Natchitoches 71457

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

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$46K$524K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Natchitoches 71457.

How it measures up in Natchitoches 71457

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Natchitoches 71457.

Estimated value$172,207
CheaperTypical $176,197Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

How 509 Melrose Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNatchitoches 71457Natchitoches Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,20748% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac73% of homes58% of homes

About 509 Melrose Ave

How much is 509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA is $172,207 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $155,451 to $188,963. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA last sell?

509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA last sold on Mar 25, 2015 for $134,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA?

509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA is assigned to Natchitoches Central High School (high), rated B+; L. P. Vaughn Elementary School (elementary); Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson School (middle), rated C. All sit in Natchitoches Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA compare to other homes in Natchitoches 71457?

Among the 9,625 homes in Natchitoches 71457, it is worth more than 48% of them ($172,207 against a typical $176,197) and its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Natchitoches Parish County, it is worth more than 53% 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 509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 509 Melrose Ave, Natchitoches, LA was $701. The county assessed it at $13,720.

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