Ouachita Parish property record for 500 Benton Ave, Monroe, LA 71202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,973 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,166 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Sep 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 58951 |
| Primary APN | 58951 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 8,973 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Street Address | 500 BENTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71202-5706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SQ 2 UW PICKENS RESUB LOT B SQ 23 ALEXANDERS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | PICKENS, U W RESUB LOT B ALEX 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Township / Civil Division | F |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
500 Benton Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Ouachita Parish records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 BENTON AVE, MONROE, LA 71202-5706 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Contract Sale, Transfer |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Cash Sale Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201744171 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2531 / 136 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001939964 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 500 BENTON AVE, MONROE, LA 71202-5706 |
| Document Number | 0001939964 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261939964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Property Address | 500 BENTON AVE, MONROE, LA 71202-5706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 004192/223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4192/223 |
| Instrument | 1861874 |
| Name | GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Cash Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OUACHITA LA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 500 BENTON AVE, MONROE, LA 71202-5706 |
| Document Number | 002531/136 |
| Book / Page | 2531 / 136 |
| Map Reference | PL 06 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1744171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 S 1ST ST, 211, WEST MONROE, LA 71291-3301 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 WESTSIDE DR, WEST MONROE, LA 71291-7729 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Benton Ave was $233.
Source: Ouachita Parish assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Municipality | Monroe City |
| Unified School District | Monroe City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233.00 | $2,059 (-) Land $344 Building $1,715 | $20,590 (-) Land $3,440 Building $17,150 |
| 2024 | $233.00 (-0.85%) | $2,059 (-) Land $344 Building $1,715 | $20,590 (-) Land $3,440 Building $17,150 |
| 2023 | $235.00 (+8.29%) | $2,059 (-) Land $344 Building $1,715 | $20,590 (-) Land $3,440 Building $17,150 |
| 2022 | $217.00 | $2,059 Land $344 Building $1,715 | $20,590 Land $3,440 Building $17,150 |
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 500 Benton Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 41 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 41 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 500 Benton Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GOWC SOUTH MONROE WS private · serves 7,335 people · EPA ID LA1073046 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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