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$534,414$99 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $400,000 on Jan 11, 2012

7979 MER ROUGE RD

MER ROUGE, LA 71261
0
Baths
5,424 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.
5.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$534K
$463K low$605K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Jan 11, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,376 (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.$46,804 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,288
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,516
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,804
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$468,037

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMorehouse
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.34
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 1,343 ft²

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
Delta Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.6 mi
H
Bastrop High SchoolF
High · Grades 7–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Morehouse Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 71261These 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.171
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.36%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,119
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,390
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°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

7979 Mer Rouge 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Mer Rouge 71261
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Morehouse Parish County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Morehouse Parish County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Mer Rouge 71261

What homes are worth in Mer Rouge 71261

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

This home
$58K$450K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Mer Rouge 71261.

How it measures up in Mer Rouge 71261

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mer Rouge 71261.

Estimated value$534,414
CheaperTypical $140,275Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $69Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area5,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,791 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size5.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.97 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 7979 Mer Rouge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMer Rouge 71261Morehouse Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$534,414almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9988% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than5,424 ft²95% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.34 ac86% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than197952% of homes64% of homes

About 7979 Mer Rouge Rd

How much is 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA is $534,414 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $463,489 to $605,339. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA last sell?

7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA last sold on Jan 11, 2012 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA?

7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA has 5,424 square feet of living space and a 5.34-acre lot.

When was 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA built?

7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA?

7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA is assigned to Delta Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Bastrop High School (high), rated F. All sit in Morehouse Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Mer Rouge 71261?

Among the 726 homes in Mer Rouge 71261, it is worth more than almost all of them ($534,414 against a typical $140,275), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($99 against a typical $69), it is bigger than 95% of them (5,424 ft² against a typical 1,791 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (5.34 ac against a typical 0.97 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1979 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Morehouse Parish County, it is worth more than almost all 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 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7979 Mer Rouge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA was $4,376. The county assessed it at $46,804.

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