Union Parish property record for 197 Porter Rd, Bernice, LA 71222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,858 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 41 acres (1,785,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 40152983 |
| Primary APN | 40152983 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,858 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,785,960 sqft (41 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 1,898 sqft |
| Canopy | 40 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 8250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 PORTER RD |
| City | BERNICE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71222-4707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEGIN ON S. LINE OF SE NE 204.7 FT., E. OF SWC OF SE NE SEC. 18 T21N R1W, RUN ELY 375 FT., N. 1328.5 FT. TO IRON PIN, WLY 375 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT RIDGE EXTENSION 1 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
197 Porter Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1990.
Source: Union Parish records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 PORTER RD, BERNICE, LA 71222-4707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Porter Rd was $2,146 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Union Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Union Parish |
| Unified School District | Union Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,146.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,956 Land $4,568 Building $20,388 | $249,559 Land $45,680 Building $203,879 |
| 2023 | $1,531.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,329 Land $4,321 Building $21,008 | $253,293 Land $43,210 Building $210,083 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Porter Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 92 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 92 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 104 (1989–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 104 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · river or lake 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 197 Porter Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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