Vermilion Parish property record for 1226 Merchant Rd, Kaplan, LA 70548
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.481 acres (20,995 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $982 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R9306000 |
| Primary APN | R9306000 |
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| Lot Area | 20,995 sqft (0.481 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1226 MERCHANT RD |
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| City | KAPLAN |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70548-6308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .482 AC IN SEC 8 T 12 R 2 E, MEAS 131.4' ON N & S LINES BY 159.76' ON E & W LINES, LOT BD N ACADIA VERMILION E MERCHANT, S BR |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 12 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | VERMILION LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Vermilion Parish records, as of January 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1226 MERCHANT RD, KAPLAN, LA 70548-6308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19954855 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Vermilion Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vermilion Parish |
| Unified School District | Vermilion Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $982.00 (+24.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,525 (+13.84%) Land $1,188 Building $16,337 | $175,254 (+13.84%) Land $11,880 Building $163,374 |
| 2023 | $790.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,395 Land $1,188 Building $14,207 | $153,945 Land $11,880 Building $142,065 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 93% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Louisiana Competitive Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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