St. James Parish property record for 4734 Hwy 44, Hester, LA 70743
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 240 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 577 acres (25,142,832 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,510,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $165 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 400068430 |
| Primary APN | 400068430 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 240 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 25,142,832 sqft (577 acres) |
| Account Number | 607736 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4734 HIGHWAY 44 |
| City | HESTER |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 577.2 ACRES OF LAND ON WELHAM PLT.KNOWN AS TRACTS M-2 ENTRY 125682 |
| Legal Tract | M-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | M2 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JAMES LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 40400 |
4734 Hwy 44, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: St. James Parish records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4734 HIGHWAY 44, HESTER, LA 70743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 125682 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4734 Hwy 44 was $165 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. James Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. James Parish |
| Unified School District | St. James Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,547 Building $1,547 | $15,465 Building $15,465 |
| 2023 | $85.00 | $797 Building $797 | $7,965 Building $7,965 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4734 Hwy 44 in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2011 · 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 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2005–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · Hurricane Isaac |
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 4734 Hwy 44 is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.9% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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