St. James Parish property record for 5557 LA 44, Convent, LA 70723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $803 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0400070000 |
| Primary APN | 0400070000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | EIFS / Synthetic Stucco |
| Roof Material | Clay Tile |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 500 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 5038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5557 LA 44 |
| City | CONVENT |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70723-2115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 LOT BD. BY G. IRVING-A.LAMBERT (148 X 500) BOOK 143 78MELANCON HOWARD R |
| Jurisdiction | ST JAMES LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 40400 |
5557 LA 44 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1990.
Source: St. James Parish records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5557 LA 44, CONVENT, LA 70723-2115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5557 LA 44 was $803 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: St. James Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. James Parish |
| Unified School District | St. James Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $803.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $7,500 Land $1,250 Building $6,250 | $74,996 Land $12,500 Building $62,496 |
| 2023 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $7,500 Land $1,250 Building $6,250 | $74,996 Land $12,500 Building $62,496 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5557 LA 44 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 July 4, 2011 · 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2005–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · Hurricane Isaac |
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 5557 LA 44 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 | ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 serves 7,513 people · EPA ID LA1093005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| REV Cable | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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