Ouachita Parish property record for 185 Francis Rd, Downsville, LA 71234
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Jul 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $138 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84250 |
| Primary APN | 84250 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Account Number | 81786 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 FRANCIS RD |
| City | DOWNSVILLE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71234-5046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 AC LOT IN E2 OF NW4 OF SE4 SEC 8 T18N R1E, BEG 159 FT W OF SE COR OF NW4 OF SE4, W 159 FT, DEPTH NO 274 FT |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 18N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | B |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
185 Francis Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1993.
Source: Ouachita Parish records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 FRANCIS RD, DOWNSVILLE, LA 71234-5046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Ouachita Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Unified School District | Ouachita Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,930 Land $1,400 Building $7,530 | $89,301 Land $14,000 Building $75,301 | |
| 2023 | $138.00 | $8,930 (+162.65%) Land $1,400 Building $7,530 | $89,301 (+162.65%) Land $14,000 Building $75,301 |
| 2022 | $3,400 Land $300 Building $3,100 | $34,000 Land $3,000 Building $31,000 |
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 185 Francis 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 July 22, 2021 · 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 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 185 Francis Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 69% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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