Calcasieu Parish property record for 1720 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.007 acres (313 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $70 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00578878 |
| Primary APN | 00578878 |
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| Lot Area | 313 sqft (0.007 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1720 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE CHARLES |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70601-6404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | @051008-0509-9 002001 0000 @051008-0509-9 002101 0000 -1720 1ST AV- N 62 1/2 FT LOTS 20,21 BLK 9 EDGEMONT REF1-DONALD L KINGR |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATKINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 9,S,7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-21 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1720 1st Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Calcasieu Parish records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 181, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602-0181 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062761978 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3255 / 831 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1720 1st Ave was $70 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $70.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,720 (-) Land $930 Building $3,790 | $47,200 (-) Land $9,300 Building $37,900 |
| 2024 | $70.00 (-1.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,720 (-) Land $930 Building $3,790 | $47,200 (-) Land $9,300 Building $37,900 |
| 2023 | $71.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,720 (-) Land $930 Building $3,790 | $47,200 (-) Land $9,300 Building $37,900 |
| 2022 | $71.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,720 Land $930 Building $3,790 | $47,200 Land $9,300 Building $37,900 |
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 1720 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2005–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 1720 1st Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.9% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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