215 Bell Ave, Monroe, LA 71203 Property Records

Ouachita Parish property record for 215 Bell Ave, Monroe, LA 71203

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 872 sqft · built 1950
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$40,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill	$98 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone A (high risk)
APN	`55872`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`55872`
Alternative APN	`255401`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	872 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950

Location & Zoning

Account Number	255401
Street Address	215 BELL AVE
City	MONROE
State	LA
Zip	71203-4301
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 9 SQ 10 MORNINGSIDE ADDN
Legal Range	04E
Legal Township	18N
Legal Section	42
Legal Subdivision	MORNINGSIDE ADDN
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	OUACHITA LA
Township / Civil Division	D
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	402

Owner

215 Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.

Source: Ouachita Parish records, as of February 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	215 BELL AVE, MONROE, LA 71203-4301
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 12, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 12, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 16, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	1707689
Deed Book / Page	2474 / 143
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Bell Ave was $98.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Louisiana
County	Ouachita Parish
Municipality	Monroe City
Unified School District	Monroe City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$98.00	$3,750 (-) Land $600 Building $3,150	$37,500 (-) Land $6,000 Building $31,500
2024	$98.00 (-2.97%)	$3,750 (-) Land $600 Building $3,150	$37,500 (-) Land $6,000 Building $31,500
2023	$101.00	$3,750 Land $600 Building $3,150	$37,500 Land $6,000 Building $31,500

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 215 Bell Ave in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 22, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone A high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Not determined for this zone
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 37 policies
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	37 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	38 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 38
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2016 · 14 claims Hurricane Gustav, Sep 2008 · 3 claims Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding, Apr 1991 · 2 claims

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

The area around 215 Bell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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	GOWC SOUTH MONROE WS private · serves 7,335 people · EPA ID LA1073046
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2023
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20