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231 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Property Records

Calcasieu Parish property record for 231 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Lot Size0.019 acres (862 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$190,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$2,378 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN00992240

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00992240

Exterior

Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area862 sqft (0.019 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address231 SHELL BEACH DR
CityLAKE CHARLES
StateLA
Zip70601-5977
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description@061008-0426- 0005 0000 LOT 5 OF THE KENNETH M DEVOS SUB OF BLK 3 OF LAKE SHORE SUB IMPS/DUPLEX REF1-EDWARD W KORSMEYER ET AL
Legal Range08
Legal Township10
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionDEVOS SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCALCASIEU LA
Township / Civil Division5
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Calcasieu Parish records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address233 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5977
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20203386395
Deed Book / Page4376 / 571
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Cash Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCash Sale Deed
JurisdictionCALCASIEU LA
Recording DateMar 31, 2020
Property Address231 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5977
Document Number004376/571
Book / Page4376 / 571
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 89
Instrument DateMar 18, 2020
Instrument3386395
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address330 DREW PARK DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5808

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5977

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Calcasieu Parish assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
CountyCalcasieu Parish
MunicipalityLake Charles City
Unified School DistrictCalcasieu Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,378.00 (+4.44%)$19,960 (-) Land $3,240 Building $16,720$199,600 (-) Land $32,400 Building $167,200
2024$2,277.00 (-1.26%)$19,960 (-) Land $3,240 Building $16,720$199,600 (-) Land $32,400 Building $167,200
2023$2,306.00 (+86.12%)$19,960 (+85.33%) Land $3,240 Building $16,720$199,600 (+85.33%) Land $32,400 Building $167,200
2022$1,239.00$10,770 Land $3,240 Building $7,530$107,700 Land $32,400 Building $75,300

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 213 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies213 in force
Nearby Flood Claims185 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA38 of 185
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Laura, Aug 2020 · 6 claims
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 54 claims
  • Hurricane Rita, Sep 2005 · 40 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

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM
serves 79,500 people · EPA ID LA1019029
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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