Ouachita Parish property record for 438 Birchwood Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 1978 |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,173 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 257861 |
| Primary APN | 257861 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,362 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 257861 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 BIRCHWOOD DR |
| City | MONROE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71203-2241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 UNIT 3 NORTHSIDE TERRACE ADDN |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 18N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHSIDE TERRACE SUBD UNIT-03 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | C |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
438 Birchwood Dr is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: Ouachita Parish records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1390 HUDSON LN, MONROE, LA 71201-6008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Property Address | 438 BIRCHWOOD DR, MONROE, LA 71203-2241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4021/341 |
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| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4021/341 |
| Instrument | 1827695 |
| Name | CENTURY NEXT BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Birchwood Dr was $1,173, down 0.3% 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 | $1,173.00 (-0.26%) | $8,271 (-) Land $1,100 Building $7,171 | $82,713 (-) Land $11,000 Building $71,713 |
| 2024 | $1,176.00 (+0.94%) | $8,271 (-) Land $1,100 Building $7,171 | $82,713 (-) Land $11,000 Building $71,713 |
| 2023 | $1,165.00 (-57.54%) | $8,271 (-) Land $1,100 Building $7,171 | $82,713 (-) Land $11,000 Building $71,713 |
| 2022 | $2,744.00 | $8,271 Land $1,100 Building $7,171 | $82,713 Land $11,000 Building $71,713 |
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 438 Birchwood Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 143 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 90 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 90 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 143 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 53 of 143 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · 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 438 Birchwood Dr 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 | MAGNOLIA - TOWN & COUNTRY SERVICE private · serves 5,715 people · EPA ID LA1073054 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MONROE WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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