Vernon Parish property record for 173 Elmer Bennett Rd, Leesville, LA 71446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.9 acres (213,444 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $180 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 066-841-3726 |
| Primary APN | 066-841-3726 |
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| Lot Area | 213,444 sqft (4.9 acres) |
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| Street Address | 173 ELMER BENNETT RD |
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| City | LEESVILLE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T3NR6W- SEC 8, BEG AT SW/C NWNW; TH N 172.5 FT FOR POB; TH E 1, 313.5 FT; TH N 162.5 FT; TH W 1, 313.5 FT TH S 162.5 FT TO POB. (4.9 A) B398-P772; B653-P2 58;B1640-P395; B1641-P261 |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMPSON |
| Jurisdiction | VERNON LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
173 Elmer Bennett Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Vernon Parish records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 ELMER BENNETT RD, LEESVILLE, LA 71446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026740547 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VERNON LA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 173 ELMER BENNETT RD, LEESVILLE, LA 71446 |
| Document Number | 0000740547 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026740547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | RETHINK TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000740548, |
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| Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026740548 |
| Name | MERCHANTS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Elmer Bennett Rd was $180.
Source: Vernon Parish assessment roll, as of January 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon Parish |
| Municipality | Simpson Village |
| Unified School District | Vernon Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180.00 | $1,580 Land $320 Building $1,260 | $15,800 Land $3,200 Building $12,600 |
| 2023 | $323.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,800 Land $1,600 Building $1,200 | $28,000 Land $16,000 Building $12,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 173 Elmer Bennett Rd 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 March 19, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 173 Elmer Bennett Rd is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 89% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | VILLAGE OF SIMPSON WATER SYSTEM serves 1,116 people · EPA ID LA1115032 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Mar 2021 |
| 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Swyft Connect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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