Jefferson Parish property record for 253 James Dr, Westwego, LA 70094
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $409 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 0-50-0001503 |
| Primary APN | 0-50-0001503 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,320 sqft (0.122 acres) |
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| Street Address | 253 JAMES DR |
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| City | WESTWEGO |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70094-2154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 SQ 12 LIVE OAK MANOR 10802373 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIVE OAK MANOR SUB |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 27501 |
253 James Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Jefferson Parish records, as of March 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 JAMES DR, WESTWEGO, LA 70094-2154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1056 / 827 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 James Dr was $409 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson Parish assessment roll, as of July 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Unified School District | Jefferson Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,620 Land $2,220 Building $8,400 | $106,200 (-) Land $22,200 Building $84,000 |
| 2024 | $106,200 (-) Land $22,200 Building $84,000 | ||
| 2023 | $427.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,620 Land $2,220 Building $8,400 | $106,200 Land $22,200 Building $84,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 253 James Dr in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 13, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 118 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 118 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1995–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Francine |
| 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 253 James Dr is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | W JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 2 serves 140,264 people · EPA ID LA1051004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 438 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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