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885 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Property Records

Calcasieu Parish property record for 885 Shell Beach Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.043 acres (1,906 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,600,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$5,859 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN00294721

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00294721

Exterior

Lot Area1,906 sqft (0.043 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address885 SHELL BEACH DR
CityLAKE CHARLES
StateLA
Zip70601-5701
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description@381009-3351- 0001 0000 LT 1 PARMLEY RAE SUB IMPS 17/RMS/SP LESS THAT PORTION SOLD TO CHRIS KHOURY BY QCD B 3918 P 393 ASSESS
Legal Range09
Legal Township10
Legal Section38
Legal SubdivisionPARMLEY RAE SUB
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCALCASIEU LA
Township / Civil Division5
Census Block Group1
Census Block1055
Census Tract500

Owner

885 Shell Beach Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.

Source: Calcasieu Parish records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address885 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5701
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 11, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 7, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
AMADOR TITLE COMPANY, ARMOR TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20223462269
Deed Book / Page4498 / 657
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCALCASIEU LA
Property Address885 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5701
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number005489/325
DateMar 11, 2020
Book Page5489/325
Instrument3384708
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueApr 1, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCALCASIEU LA
Recording DateMar 7, 2022
Property Address885 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5701
Document Number004498/657
Book / Page4498 / 657
Map ReferenceMB 43 PG 51
Instrument DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument3462269
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026
Title CompanyAMADOR TITLE COMPANY, ARMOR TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1800 BARBE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5747

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address885 SHELL BEACH DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5701

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 885 Shell Beach Dr was $5,859 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% from the year before.

Source: Calcasieu Parish assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateLouisiana
CountyCalcasieu Parish
MunicipalityLake Charles City
Unified School DistrictCalcasieu Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,859.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption$66,010 (-) Land $13,890 Building $52,120$660,100 (-) Land $138,900 Building $521,200
2024$5,722.00 (-10.57%) Homeowner's exemption$66,010 (-) Land $13,890 Building $52,120$660,100 (-) Land $138,900 Building $521,200
2023$6,398.00 (+0.27%)$66,010 (-) Land $13,890 Building $52,120$660,100 (-) Land $138,900 Building $521,200
2022$6,381.00$66,010 Land $13,890 Building $52,120$660,100 Land $138,900 Building $521,200

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 885 Shell Beach Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 1, 2022 · 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 Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 213 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies213 in force
Nearby Flood Claims185 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA38 of 185
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Laura, Aug 2020 · 6 claims
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 54 claims
  • Hurricane Rita, Sep 2005 · 40 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

The area around 885 Shell Beach Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM
serves 79,500 people · EPA ID LA1019029
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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