East Baton Rouge Parish property record for 7157 Melpomene Dr, Baker, LA 70714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,120 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,900 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,373 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0115367621 |
| Primary APN | 0115367621 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
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| Lot Area | 11,104 sqft (0.254 acres) |
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| Street Address | 7157 MELPOMENE DR |
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| City | BAKER |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70714-5335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WARD: 2-1, SUBDIVISION: BROWN HEIGHTS, LOT: 217. SEC. III. |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 217 |
| Jurisdiction | EAST BATON ROUGE LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 3202 |
7157 Melpomene Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish records, as of April 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7157 MELPOMENE DR, BAKER, LA 70714-5335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11694 / 689 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7157 Melpomene Dr was $1,373.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Unified School District | East Baton Rouge Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,373.00 | $10,640 (-) Land $800 Building $9,840 | $106,400 (-) Land $8,000 Building $98,400 |
| 2024 | $1,373.00 (+14.04%) | $10,640 (+18.75%) Land $800 Building $9,840 | $106,400 (+18.75%) Land $8,000 Building $98,400 |
| 2023 | $1,204.00 (+439.91%) | $8,960 (-) Land $800 Building $8,160 | $89,600 (-) Land $8,000 Building $81,600 |
| 2022 | $223.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,960 Land $800 Building $8,160 | $89,600 Land $8,000 Building $81,600 |
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 7157 Melpomene Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 178 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 178 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 246 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 246 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · other causes |
| 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 7157 Melpomene Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 69% of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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