Calcasieu Parish property record for 1401 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.9 acres (169,884 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,395,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $10,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 00408689 |
| Primary APN | 00408689 |
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| Lot Area | 169,884 sqft (3.9 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1401 SHELL BEACH DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE CHARLES |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70601-5655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | @381009-0239- 000101 0000 TRACT NO 1 OF W T BURTON ESTATE SURVEY, LESS SOUTH 3 ACS-3.9 ACS IMPS/92/14/RCB/SP REF1-NEW DESC-75 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURTON EST |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1401 Shell Beach Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Calcasieu Parish records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 W 11TH ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-6034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKESIDE BANK |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20123050916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3798 / 29 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 003517/610 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Property Address | 1401 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 5633/582 |
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| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5633/582 |
| Instrument | 3412945 |
| Name | LAKESIDE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Property Address | 1401 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 5141/646 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 5141/646 |
| Instrument | 3305044 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1401 Shell Beach Dr was $10,038 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Calcasieu Parish assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Municipality | Lake Charles City |
| Unified School District | Calcasieu Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,038.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,560 (-) Land $14,750 Building $93,810 | $1,085,600 (-) Land $147,500 Building $938,100 |
| 2024 | $9,801.00 (-1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,560 (-) Land $14,750 Building $93,810 | $1,085,600 (-) Land $147,500 Building $938,100 |
| 2023 | $9,909.00 (+0.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,560 (-) Land $14,750 Building $93,810 | $1,085,600 (-) Land $147,500 Building $938,100 |
| 2022 | $9,882.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,560 Land $14,750 Building $93,810 | $1,085,600 Land $147,500 Building $938,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1401 Shell Beach Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 213 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 213 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 185 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 38 of 185 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1401 Shell Beach Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 55% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM serves 79,500 people · EPA ID LA1019029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 208 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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