Calcasieu Parish property record for 238 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,171 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,758 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 01350390 |
| Primary APN | 01350390 |
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| Lot Area | 18,171 sqft (0.417 acres) |
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| Street Address | 238 SHELL BEACH DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE CHARLES |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70601-5932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | @061008-1053-3 0004 0000 @061008-1053-3 000602 0000 COM N 59 DEG 28 MIN E 62.2 FT FROM NW COR ALVIN ST WITH SHELL BEACH DR (F |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4,6 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
238 Shell Beach Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Calcasieu Parish records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2309 12TH ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-6625 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Shell Beach Dr was $8,758 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Calcasieu Parish assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Municipality | Lake Charles City |
| Unified School District | Calcasieu Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,758.00 (+4.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,050 (-) Land $32,400 Building $47,650 | $800,500 (-) Land $324,000 Building $476,500 |
| 2024 | $8,388.00 (-1.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,050 (-) Land $32,400 Building $47,650 | $800,500 (-) Land $324,000 Building $476,500 |
| 2023 | $8,498.00 (+0.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,050 (-) Land $32,400 Building $47,650 | $800,500 (-) Land $324,000 Building $476,500 |
| 2022 | $8,461.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,050 Land $32,400 Building $47,650 | $800,500 Land $324,000 Building $476,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 Shell Beach Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2022 · 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 | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 213 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 213 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 185 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 38 of 185 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 238 Shell Beach Dr 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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