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$126,428
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 76How 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 $120,000 on Jul 21, 2023

849 W HOUSTON RIVER RD

SULPHUR, LA 70663
0
Baths
2,810 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$126K
$96K low$157K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Jul 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$908 (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.$8,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCALCASIEU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Leblanc Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
E
Frasch Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.7 mi
H
Sulphur High SchoolB
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Calcasieu Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70663These 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.109
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 100.28

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.25,740
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,038
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,730
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°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

849 W Houston River 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Sulphur 70663

What homes are worth in Sulphur 70663

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

This home
$42K$453K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Sulphur 70663.

How it measures up in Sulphur 70663

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sulphur 70663.

Estimated value$126,428
CheaperTypical $161,477Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size2,810 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,394 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

How 849 W Houston River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSulphur 70663Calcasieu Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$126,42833% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,810 ft²61% of homes58% of homes

About 849 W Houston River Rd

How much is 849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA is $126,428 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $95,742 to $157,114. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA last sell?

849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA last sold on Jul 21, 2023 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA?

849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA is assigned to Leblanc Middle School (middle), rated C; Frasch Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sulphur High School (high), rated B. All sit in Calcasieu Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA compare to other homes in Sulphur 70663?

Among the 9,750 homes in Sulphur 70663, it is worth more than 33% of them ($126,428 against a typical $161,477) and its lot is bigger than 61% of them (2,810 ft² against a typical 1,394 ft²). Measured against all of Calcasieu Parish County, it is worth more than 34% 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 849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 849 W Houston River Rd, Sulphur, LA was $908. The county assessed it at $8,100.

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