602 1st St, Bernice, LA 71222 Property Records

Union Parish property record for 602 1st St, Bernice, LA 71222

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size2 acres (87,120 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$60,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$204 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN44009900

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN44009900
Alternative APNs
  • 602139
  • 13350

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,284 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area87,120 sqft (2 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area2,301 sqft
Canopy1,017 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Account Number602139
Street Address602 1ST ST
CityBERNICE
StateLA
Zip71222-4002
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 OF BLK 6 LESS 1 LOT OUT OF SEC BEING 20 BY 65 FT. 148-46 1119-125(SUCC.) 1142-110 1221-342 2022-415447
Legal SubdivisionBERNICE ORIGINAL PLAT 1
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionUNION LA
Township / Civil Division9
Census Block Group3
Census Block3029
Census Tract960200

Owner

602 1st St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2022.

Source: Union Parish records, as of February 2, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address606 1ST ST, BERNICE, LA 71222-4002
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20224154
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION LA
Property Address602 1ST ST, BERNICE, LA 71222-4002
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 4, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202200415448
DateApr 12, 2022
Instrument2022-00415448
Lender
NameMARION STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 602 1st St was $204.

Source: Union Parish assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
MunicipalityBernice Town
CountyUnion Parish
Unified School DistrictUnion Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$204.00$2,455 Land $250 Building $2,205$24,546 Land $2,500 Building $22,046
2023$226.00$2,718 Land $350 Building $2,368$27,179 Land $3,500 Building $23,679

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 602 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2011

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 602 1st St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 Likelihood0.02% 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 SystemTOWN OF BERNICE WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,863 people · EPA ID LA1111001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
Treatment and ProcedureSanitary survey deficiency not corrected
currently in violation since Feb 2025
Monitoring and Reporting6
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: Verizon.

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