Jefferson Parish property record for 488 Yew Dr, Westwego, LA 70094
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,325 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 0-44-0000189 |
| Primary APN | 0-44-0000189 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 6,325 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Street Address | 488 YEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | WESTWEGO |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70094-4544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 77 SHADY OAK PK |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADY OAK PK |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 27200 |
488 Yew Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Jefferson Parish records, as of March 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 YEW DR, WESTWEGO, LA 70094-4544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1135 / 7861 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON LA |
| Property Address | 488 YEW DR, WESTWEGO, LA 70094-4544 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | HOMESTEAD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011808224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 4767/218 |
| Instrument | 11808224 |
| Name | STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON LA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 488 YEW DR, WESTWEGO, LA 70094-4544 |
| Document Number | 0011729157 |
| Book / Page | 003391 / 000940 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11729157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 YEW DR WESTWEGO LA 700944544, WESTWEGO, LA 70094-4544 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Yew Dr was $421 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson Parish assessment roll, as of July 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Municipality | Westwego City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $421.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,800 Land $1,580 Building $11,220 | $128,000 (+41.28%) Land $15,800 Building $112,200 |
| 2024 | $90,600 (-29.22%) Land $15,800 Building $74,800 | ||
| 2023 | $900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,800 (-) Land $1,370 Building $11,430 | $128,000 (-) Land $13,700 Building $114,300 |
| 2022 | $900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,800 Land $1,370 Building $11,430 | $128,000 Land $13,700 Building $114,300 |
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 488 Yew Dr in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 136 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 136 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 324 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 276 of 324 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 488 Yew Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WESTWEGO WATERWORKS serves 8,534 people · EPA ID LA1051005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from W JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 2 |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 150 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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