East Baton Rouge Parish property record for 505 S Johnston St, Baker, LA 70714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,326 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,205 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $39 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Second Mortgage Feb 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0154288522 |
| Primary APN | 0154288522 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
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| Lot Area | 13,205 sqft (0.303 acres) |
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| Street Address | 505 S JOHNSTON ST |
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| City | BAKER |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70714-3633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WARD: 2-2, SUBDIVISION: BAKER HEIGHTS, LOT: 253. SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 253 |
| Jurisdiction | EAST BATON ROUGE LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4205 |
505 S Johnston St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2005.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 S JOHNSTON ST, BAKER, LA 70714-3633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage CITIMORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11781 / 91 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EAST BATON ROUGE LA |
| Property Address | 505 S JOHNSTON ST, BAKER, LA 70714-3633 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | VYLLA TITLE LLC, VYLIA TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0013239971 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 13239971 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | EAST BATON ROUGE LA |
| Property Address | 505 S JOHNSTON ST, BAKER, LA 70714-3633 |
| Document Number | 0127980701 |
| Book / Page | 012798 / 000701 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 S JOHNSTON ST BAKER LA 707143633, BAKER, LA 70714-3633 |
| Document Number | 0127980701 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 012798/000701 |
| Name | CITIMORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368-2240 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Mar 9, 2057 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 S Johnston St was $39 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Municipality | Baker City |
| Unified School District | Baker City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39.00 | $12,597 Land $1,200 Building $11,397 | $125,970 Land $12,000 Building $113,970 |
| 2023 | $43.00 (-20.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $9,500 (-) Land $1,200 Building $8,300 | $95,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $83,000 |
| 2022 | $54.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,500 Land $1,200 Building $8,300 | $95,000 Land $12,000 Building $83,000 |
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 505 S Johnston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 37 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 19 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · 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 505 S Johnston St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 69% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM serves 13,855 people · EPA ID LA1033003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 388 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 |
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