Lowndes County property record for 1205 5th St S, Columbus, MS 39701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61W170103700 |
| Primary APN | 61W170103700 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,380 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Utility Building | 391 sqft |
| Account Number | 017240 |
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| Street Address | 1205 5TH ST S |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MS |
| Zip | 39701-7305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1205 5TH ST S LOT 4 BLOCK 2 8D |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRLAWN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Columbus Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1982 · 9 contributing resources · NRIS 82003104 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1205 5th St S is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2015.
Source: Lowndes County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1205 5TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-7305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020150550 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOWNDES MS |
| Property Address | 1205 5TH ST S, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-7305 |
| Document Number | 0020193777 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 5TH ST S COLUMBUS MS 397017305, COLUMBUS, MS 39701-7305 |
| Document Number | 0020193777 |
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| Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002019/023777 |
| Name | BANKFIRST FIN'L SVCS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBUS, MS 39703 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1205 5th St S was $298 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Lowndes County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Columbus Municipal School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298.00 (+0.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,454 | $24,540 Land $2,300 Building $22,240 |
| 2024 | $297.00 (+16.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $254.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,067 | $20,670 Land $2,300 Building $18,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1205 5th St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1991 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 1205 5th St S 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | COLUMBUS LIGHT & WATER serves 23,616 people · EPA ID MS0440003 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 362 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| C Spire Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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