1. Home
  2. Louisiana
  3. Calcasieu Parish
  4. Lake Charles
  5. Elder Dr

540 Elder Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611 Property Records

Calcasieu Parish property record for 540 Elder Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.472 acres (20,565 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$175,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$1,735 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN00029807A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00029807A

Exterior

Lot Area20,565 sqft (0.472 acres)
Total Buildings4 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 ELDER DR
CityLAKE CHARLES
StateLA
Zip70611-5520
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description@080908-1998-2 0015 0000 LT 15 BLK 2 W-K-N #2 IMPS 17/RMS (@540 ELDER) REF1- B 1834 P 55-84 SUBDIV W-K-N 2, BLOCK 2, LOT 0015
Legal Range08
Legal Township09
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION WKN 2
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionCALCASIEU LA
Township / Civil Division1
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract2204

Owner

Source: Calcasieu Parish records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3685 HEURTEVANT RD, SULPHUR, LA 70663-0242
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20213445790
Deed Book / Page4469 / 235
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Cash Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCash Sale Deed
JurisdictionCALCASIEU LA
Recording DateOct 13, 2021
Property Address540 ELDER DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611-5520
Document Number004469/235
Book / Page4469 / 235
Map ReferenceMB 19 PG 41
Instrument DateOct 8, 2021
Instrument3445790
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address725 MOSS BLUFF DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611-5525

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 ELDER DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611-5520

Mortgage

Document Number005808/756
DateOct 13, 2021
Book Page5808/756
Instrument3445791
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Calcasieu Parish assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
CountyCalcasieu Parish
Unified School DistrictCalcasieu Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,735.00 (+12.74%)$15,890 (+10.96%) Land $2,380 Building $13,510$158,900 (+10.96%) Land $23,800 Building $135,100
2024$1,539.00 (+111.69%)$14,320 (-) Land $810 Building $13,510$143,200 (-) Land $8,100 Building $135,100
2023$727.00 (+0.97%) Homeowner's exemption$14,320 (-) Land $810 Building $13,510$143,200 (-) Land $8,100 Building $135,100
2022$720.00 Homeowner's exemption$14,320 Land $810 Building $13,510$143,200 Land $8,100 Building $135,100

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 81 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies81 in force
Nearby Flood Claims150 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA24 of 150
Most Recent ClaimDec 2024 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 24 claims
  • Hurricane Rita, Sep 2005 · 28 claims
  • Tropical Storm Allison, Jul 1989 · 15 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 42% of the US · above 68% of Louisiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 1
serves 20,837 people · EPA ID LA1019051
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Vyve Broadband
Cable		1,000 / 50
Fastwyre Broadband
Fiber · not low latency		100 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum.

Nearby Properties on Elder Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures