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5553 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714 Property Records

East Baton Rouge Parish property record for 5553 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,565 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size6.89 acres (300,303 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$290,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$3,383 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN0156550822

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0156550822
Alternative APN
  • 1565508

Interior

Building Area2,565 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Lot Area300,303 sqft (6.89 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5553 GROOM RD
CityBAKER
StateLA
Zip70714-3131
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWARD: 2-2, SUBDIVISION: RODRIGUEZ TRACT, LOT: 12-A. LOT 12-A, CONT 6.894 ACRES RODRIQUEZ PROPERTY, RESUB OF LOTS 11 & 12, ROD
Legal Range1E
Legal Township5S
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionRODRIGUEZ TRACT
Legal Lot Number12-A
JurisdictionEAST BATON ROUGE LA
Township / Civil Division1
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract4204

Owner

Source: East Baton Rouge Parish records, as of April 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5553 GROOM RD, A, BAKER, LA 70714-3131
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2021Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
EUSTIS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Nov 29, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 19, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage
FREEDOM MTG
Dec 28, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
GATEWAY MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202113151339
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionEAST BATON ROUGE LA
Recording DateNov 29, 2021
Property Address5553 GROOM RD, BAKER, LA 70714-3131
Document Number0013151339
Instrument DateNov 24, 2021
Instrument13151339
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, CENTRAL TITLE & CLOSING CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment 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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5553 GROOM RD # A, A, BAKER, LA 70714-3131

Mortgage

Document Number0013151341
DateNov 29, 2021
Instrument13151341
Lender
NameEUSTIS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionEAST BATON ROUGE LA
Recording DateNov 29, 2021
Property Address5553 GROOM RD, BAKER, LA 70714-3131
Document Number0013151336
Instrument DateNov 22, 2021
Instrument13151336
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5553 GROOM RD # A, A, BAKER, LA 70714-3131

November 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionEAST BATON ROUGE LA
Property Address5553 GROOM RD, BAKER, LA 70714-3131
Document Number0130740304
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5553 GROOM RD #A BAKER LA 707143131, A, BAKER, LA 70714-3131

Mortgage

Document Number0130740304
DateDec 16, 2020
Book Page013074/000304
Lender
NameFREEDOM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 15, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionEAST BATON ROUGE LA
Recording DateDec 28, 2018
Property Address5553 GROOM RD, BAKER, LA 70714-3131
Document Number0129320905
Book / Page012932 / 000905
Instrument DateDec 27, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2021
Title CompanyACCENT TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$215.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5553A GROOM RD BAKER LA 707143131, BAKER, LA 70714-3131

Mortgage

Document Number129320907
DateDec 28, 2018
Book Page012932/000907
Lender
NameGATEWAY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressJENKS, OK 74037-3448
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 27, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: East Baton Rouge Parish assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
MunicipalityBaker City
Unified School DistrictBaker City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,383.00$30,856 (-) Land $6,160 Building $24,696$308,560 (-) Land $61,600 Building $246,960
2024$3,383.00 (+9.62%)$30,856 (+12%) Land $6,160 Building $24,696$308,560 (+12%) Land $61,600 Building $246,960
2023$3,086.00 (+34.52%)$27,550 (-) Land $5,500 Building $22,050$275,500 (-) Land $55,000 Building $220,500
2022$2,294.00 Homeowner's exemption$27,550 Land $5,500 Building $22,050$275,500 Land $55,000 Building $220,500

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 November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 93 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies93 in force
Nearby Flood Claims271 (1979–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA33 of 271
Most Recent ClaimJun 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Aug 2016 · 79 claims
  • Tropical Storm Allison, Jun 2001 · 26 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jan 1993 · 35 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 69% of Louisiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM
serves 13,855 people · EPA ID LA1033003
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2023
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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100

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