Calcasieu Parish property record for 535 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,533 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,900,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $21,820 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage Apr 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 00572713 |
| Primary APN | 00572713 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,533 sqft (0.035 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 535 SHELL BEACH DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE CHARLES |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70601-5730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | @061008-0555- 0005 0000 LOT 5 G W FARQUHAR SUB OF SALLIER SUB AND W/2 OF ABANDONED ALLEY ON E/SIDE @061008-0555- RP05 0000 RI |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARQUHAR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
535 Shell Beach Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Calcasieu Parish records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213449358 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4475 / 427 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Property Address | 535 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 006018/250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6018/250 |
| Instrument | 3491258 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALCASIEU LA |
| Property Address | 535 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 006061/731 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | 6061/731 |
| Instrument | 3501925 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 535 Shell Beach Dr was $21,820, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Calcasieu Parish assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Municipality | Lake Charles City |
| Unified School District | Calcasieu Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,820.00 (+4.46%) | $183,100 (-) Land $27,000 Building $156,100 | $1,831,000 (-) Land $270,000 Building $1,561,000 |
| 2024 | $20,888.00 (-1.29%) | $183,100 (-) Land $27,000 Building $156,100 | $1,831,000 (-) Land $270,000 Building $1,561,000 |
| 2023 | $21,162.00 (+12.03%) | $183,100 (+11.54%) Land $27,000 Building $156,100 | $1,831,000 (+11.54%) Land $270,000 Building $1,561,000 |
| 2022 | $18,889.00 | $164,160 Land $27,000 Building $137,160 | $1,641,600 Land $270,000 Building $1,371,600 |
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 535 Shell Beach Dr 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 June 1, 2022 · 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 213 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 213 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 185 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 38 of 185 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · 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.
The area around 535 Shell Beach 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 |
|---|
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 LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM serves 79,500 people · EPA ID LA1019029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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