Vermilion Parish property record for 5228 Shams Rd, Kaplan, LA 70548
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 366 acres (15,980,422 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,007 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R5162620 |
| Primary APN | R5162620 |
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| Lot Area | 15,980,422 sqft (366 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5228 SHAMS RD |
|---|---|
| City | KAPLAN |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70548-6222 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | 63.75 IN CEN POR OF W/2 SEC 17 T 11 R 2 E 102.574 AC IN NE/4 OF SEC 24 T 11 R 1 E 80 AC IN W/2 OF SW/4 OF SEC 19 T 11 R 2 E 2 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | VERMILION LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 14 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 950103 |
Source: Vermilion Parish records, as of January 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 MIDDLEBROOK CIR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605-6598 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20113231 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Vermilion Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vermilion Parish |
| Unified School District | Vermilion Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,007.00 (-22.06%) | $10,489 (-19.01%) Land $10,489 | $104,890 (-19.01%) Land $104,890 |
| 2023 | $1,292.00 | $12,951 Land $10,289 Building $2,662 | $129,505 Land $102,885 Building $26,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 2011 · 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 Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · Severe Storms And 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Louisiana Competitive Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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