Union Parish property record for 247 Railroad St, Bernice, LA 71222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,141 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Jan 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $397 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2410310069 |
| Primary APN | 2410310069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,141 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Canopy | 209 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 9292 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 RAILROAD ST |
| City | BERNICE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71222-5124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEGIN AT NWC OF N2 N2 SW NE SEC. 10 T21N R3W, RUN E. 200 FT. FOR P.O.B., CONTINUE E. 100 FT., S. 150 FT., W. 100 FT., N. 150 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATLEY ADDITION 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 9 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
247 Railroad St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1990.
Source: Union Parish records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 RAILROAD ST, BERNICE, LA 71222-5124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Railroad St was $397 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Union Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| Municipality | Bernice Town |
| County | Union Parish |
| Unified School District | Union Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $397.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,762 Land $250 Building $4,512 | $47,617 Land $2,500 Building $45,117 |
| 2023 | $28.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,196 Land $350 Building $4,846 | $51,959 Land $3,500 Building $48,459 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 Railroad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 247 Railroad St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BERNICE WATER SYSTEM serves 1,863 people · EPA ID LA1111001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Feb 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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