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521 S RAILROAD AVE

OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
0
Baths
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$248 (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.$6,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountySaint Landry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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.

M
Opelousas Jr. High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Park Vista Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.2 mi
H
Opelousas High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

521 S Railroad 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 smaller lot than 81% of homes in Saint Landry County

How it measures up in Opelousas 70570

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

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 521 S Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOpelousas 70570Saint Landry County
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac21% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than199950% of homes47% of homes

About 521 S Railroad Ave

When did 521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA last sell?

521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA last sold on Jun 20, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA built?

521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

What schools serve 521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA?

521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA is assigned to Opelousas Jr. High School (middle), rated F; Park Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Opelousas High School (high), rated D-. All sit in St. Landry Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA compare to other homes in Opelousas 70570?

Among the 16,091 homes in Opelousas 70570, its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1999 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 S Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA was $248. The county assessed it at $6,380.

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