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$54,284
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 55How 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

HWY 497

FOREST HILL, LA 71430
0
Baths
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$54K
$30K low$79K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,016 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,216
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,016
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,160

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.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyRapides
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.40.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Forest Hill Junior High SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Rapides High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 mi

District: Rapides Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 71430These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
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.3,316
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,017
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,662
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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

Hwy 497 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 94% of homes in Forest Hill 71430
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Forest Hill 71430

What homes are worth in Forest Hill 71430

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

This home
$41K$488K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Forest Hill 71430.

How it measures up in Forest Hill 71430

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Hill 71430.

Estimated value$54,284
CheaperTypical $178,975Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

How Hwy 497 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Hill 71430Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$54,2846% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40 ac97% of homes97% of homes

About Hwy 497

How much is Hwy 497, Forest Hill, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Hwy 497, Forest Hill, LA is $54,284 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $30,006 to $78,562. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Hwy 497, Forest Hill, LA last sell?

Hwy 497, Forest Hill, LA last sold on Mar 24, 1916, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Hwy 497, Forest Hill, LA?

Hwy 497, Forest Hill, LA is assigned to Forest Hill Junior High School (elementary), rated B; Rapides High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Rapides Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Hwy 497, Forest Hill, LA compare to other homes in Forest Hill 71430?

Among the 882 homes in Forest Hill 71430, it is worth more than 6% of them ($54,284 against a typical $178,975) and its lot is bigger than 97% of them (40 ac against a typical 3 ac). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 17% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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