1045 James St, Franklin, LA 70538 Property Records

St. Mary Parish property record for 1045 James St, Franklin, LA 70538

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$86,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$496 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN2234721249.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2234721249.00

Exterior

Lot Area5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions91.9 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1045 JAMES ST
CityFRANKLIN
StateLA
Zip70538-4115
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1O-A FIRMIN SUBD ACQ 14A 127793
Legal Range09
Legal Township14
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionFIRMIN SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number1O-A
JurisdictionST MARY LA
Township / Civil Division3
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract41400

Owner

Source: St. Mary Parish records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1045 JAMES ST, FRANKLIN, LA 70538-4115
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026375349
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionST MARY LA
Recording DateSep 25, 2026
Property Address1045 JAMES ST, FRANKLIN, LA 70538-4115
Document Number0000375349
Instrument DateSep 22, 2026
Instrument2026375349
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 1, 2026
Title CompanyCRESCENT TITLE LLC, CRESCENT TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1045 JAMES ST, FRANKLIN, LA 70538-4115

Mortgage

Document Number0000375350,
DateSep 25, 2026
Instrument2026375350
Lender
NameNEIGHBORS BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Mary Parish assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
CountySt. Mary Parish
MunicipalityFranklin City
Unified School DistrictSt. Mary Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$496.00 (+19.23%) Homeowner's exemption$4,297 (-) Land $421 Building $3,876$42,970 (-) Land $4,210 Building $38,760
2023$416.00 Homeowner's exemption$4,297 Land $421 Building $3,876$42,970 Land $4,210 Building $38,760

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 52 policies
Nearby Flood Policies52 in force
Nearby Flood Claims118 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 118
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Hurricane Francine
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Rita, Sep 2005 · 5 claims
  • Hurricane Lili, Oct 2002 · 19 claims
  • Tropical Storm Allison, Jun 2001 · 7 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY
serves 8,325 people · EPA ID LA1101003
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.4 mg/L (2015–2017)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.

Water QualityTurbidity
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2025
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2024
Total trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2024
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment change without state approval
currently in violation since Jul 2023
Corrosion control
Jul 2018
Monitoring and Reporting12
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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