St. John the Baptist Property Records

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, comprises the census-designated places of Edgard, Garyville, LaPlace, Reserve, and Wallace. In St. John Parish, LA, property records provide parcel details like ownership, size, tax assessments, land use zoning, and assessed valuations. Public data access assists residents in evaluating land for development or purchase.

In St. John the Baptist Parish, where the median household income is $62,013, property records reveal average home values of $140,680, complemented by a median rent of $784. In median property taxes, the parish reported a rate that corresponds to 0.42% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA, are maintained by the Office of the Clerk of Court. This office oversees a comprehensive collection of real documents, including deeds, liens, and mortgages, dating back to the 1800s.

Access to these records is available online through their Land Record system, enabling searches based on named individuals or specific instrument data. However, this online portal requires an account and subscription for usage.

Individuals who choose not to subscribe can still access property records by visiting or mailing the Clerk's Office at 2393 Highway 18, P.O. Box 280, Edgard, LA 70049. Requests can also be faxed at 985-497-3972, with associated fees for obtaining copies.

In-person copies of St. John the Baptist Parish property records at the Clerk's Office cost $2 per page, while certified copies carry a $10 charge in addition to the copy fee. For faxed copies, the fees include $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page. For further details, individuals can contact the office directly at 985-652-8041.

To verify zoning information in St. John the Baptist Parish, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning. The office can check records and zoning maps to confirm details such as designated land use, building requirements, setback limits, allowed density, and permitted activities for a specific parcel or address.