Vernon Parish property record for 144 James Dr, Leesville, LA 71446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $207,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,111 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-258-5320I |
| Primary APN | 010-258-5320I |
|---|
| Street Address | 144 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEESVILLE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71446-2162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9, PH 2 OF SMITH BROOK HILLS SUB/DIV. T2NR8W- SEC 9, NESW AND NWSE. B-1352-P-223; B1352-P223; B-1497-P-435. B1532-P456 M |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH BROOK HILLS PHASE 2 |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | VERNON LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 11 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
144 James Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Vernon Parish records, as of January 26, 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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 332 MERLIN CT, CRESTVIEW, FL 32539-6753 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 678912 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1532 / 456 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 James Dr was $3,111.
Source: Vernon Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon Parish |
| Unified School District | Vernon Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,111.00 | $27,360 Land $2,000 Building $25,360 | $273,600 Land $20,000 Building $253,600 |
| 2023 | $2,357.00 | $20,630 Land $2,000 Building $18,630 | $206,300 Land $20,000 Building $186,300 |
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 144 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1992.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 19, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1992–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · other causes |
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 144 James Dr is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 81% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | EAST CENTRAL VERNON WATER SYSTEM private · serves 6,363 people · EPA ID LA1115117 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Swyft Connect.
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