Ouachita Parish property record for 282 Francis Rd, Downsville, LA 71234
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $294 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125900 |
| Primary APN | 125900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
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| Account Number | 228607 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 282 FRANCIS RD |
| City | DOWNSVILLE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71234-5047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 2.501 ACS M/L IN NE4 OF SE4 SEC 8 T18N R1E, FROM NE COR OF NE4 OF SE4 SEC 8 S00-39-12W 930 FT TO POB, S00-39-12W 181.79 FT, N |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 18N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | B |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
282 Francis Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2017.
Source: Ouachita Parish records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1896 PHILLIPS FERRY RD, STERLINGTON, LA 71280-2930 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 282 Francis Rd was $294, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Ouachita Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Unified School District | Ouachita Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294.00 (-1.01%) | $3,150 (-) Land $3,150 | $31,500 (-) Land $31,500 |
| 2024 | $297.00 (+1.71%) | $3,150 (-) Land $3,150 | $31,500 (-) Land $31,500 |
| 2023 | $292.00 (+55.32%) | $3,150 (+48.24%) Land $3,150 | $31,500 (+48.24%) Land $31,500 |
| 2022 | $188.00 | $2,125 Land $2,125 | $21,250 Land $21,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 282 Francis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 22, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 282 Francis Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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