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$271,490
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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

MER ROUGE, LA 71261
0
Baths
83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$271K
$235K low$308K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$545 (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.$5,397 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,837
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,397
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,970

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

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
CountyMorehouse
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.83.00

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

E
Delta Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.1 mi
H
Bastrop High SchoolD-
High · Grades 7–12 · 12.9 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

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 more than 92% of homes in Morehouse Parish County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% 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
$51K$411K

This home is worth more than 88% of 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$271,490
CheaperTypical $135,101Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.94 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMer Rouge 71261Morehouse Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,49088% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than83 ac97% of homes97% of homes

About

How much is , Mer Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Mer Rouge, LA is $271,490 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $234,666 to $308,314. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Mer Rouge, LA last sell?

, Mer Rouge, LA last sold on Sep 12, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Mer Rouge, LA?

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

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

Among the 725 homes in Mer Rouge 71261, it is worth more than 88% of them ($271,490 against a typical $135,101) and its lot is bigger than 97% of them (83 ac against a typical 0.94 ac). Measured against all of Morehouse Parish County, it is worth more than 92% 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 , Mer Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Mer Rouge, LA was $545. The county assessed it at $5,397.

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