156 James Dr, Leesville, LA 71446 Property Records

Vernon Parish property record for 156 James Dr, Leesville, LA 71446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$272,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill	$2,969 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2018 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010-258-5320L`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010-258-5320L`

Location & Zoning

Street Address	156 JAMES DR
City	LEESVILLE
State	LA
Zip	71446-2162
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 5 SMITH BROOK HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART 2 VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA B-1341-P-205; B-1352-P-200; B1519-P150; B1555-P316; B-15
Legal Subdivision	SMITH BROOK HILLS PHASE 2
Legal Phase	205
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	VERNON LA
Township / Civil Division	11
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	950100

Owner

156 James Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.

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	156 JAMES DR, LEESVILLE, LA 71446-2162
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 5, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RED RIVER BANK
Jun 11, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK & TRUST
Jul 5, 2018	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	730825
Deed Book / Page	1643 / 350
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VERNON LA
Property Address	156 JAMES DR, LEESVILLE, LA 71446-2162
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022
Title Company	COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001696/643
Date	Jul 5, 2018
Book Page	1696/643
Instrument	690311

Lender

Name	RED RIVER BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

June 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	VERNON LA
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2021
Property Address	156 JAMES DR, LEESVILLE, LA 71446-2162
Document Number	001596/172
Book / Page	1596 / 172
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2021
Instrument	710232
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000710233
Date	Jun 11, 2021
Instrument	710233

Lender

Name	FIDELITY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

July 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	VERNON LA
Recording Date	Jul 5, 2018
Property Address	156 JAMES DR, LEESVILLE, LA 71446-2162
Document Number	001555/316
Book / Page	1555 / 316
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2018
Instrument	690310
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 James Dr was $2,969 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Vernon Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Louisiana
County	Vernon Parish
Unified School District	Vernon Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,969.00 Homeowner's exemption	$26,110 Land $2,000 Building $24,110	$261,100 Land $20,000 Building $241,100
2023	$2,573.00 Homeowner's exemption	$22,520 Land $2,000 Building $20,520	$225,200 Land $20,000 Building $205,200

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 156 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

Wildfire risk around 156 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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