Union Parish property record for 540 Henry Smith Rd, Bernice, LA 71222
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 304 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $463 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40181100 |
| Primary APN | 40181100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 304 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Account Number | 8586 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 HENRY SMITH RD |
| City | BERNICE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 71222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | BEGIN AT THE NWC OF LOT #11, UNIT #1, MALONE RUGG-HAYES CAMPSITES, RUN S. 30.9 FT. AND P.O.B., RUN S. 30.9 FT. TO THE SWC OF |
| Legal Subdivision | MALONE-RUGG-HAYES 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
540 Henry Smith Rd, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Union Parish records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 544 HENRY SMITH RD, BERNICE, LA 71222-5524 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 384203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1356 / 331 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Henry Smith Rd was $463.
Source: Union Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Union Parish |
| Unified School District | Union Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $463.00 | $5,394 Land $2,450 Building $2,944 | $53,935 Land $24,500 Building $29,435 |
| 2023 | $448.00 | $5,219 Land $2,275 Building $2,944 | $52,185 Land $22,750 Building $29,435 |
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 540 Henry Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 92 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 92 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 104 (1989–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 104 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Henry Smith Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.9% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | DARBONNE WS SOUTH private · serves 3,261 people · EPA ID LA1111023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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